Porsche Cayenne New V6 Model - In Depth

Press Release

Six-speed Tiptronic S transmission and Porsche Traction Management four-wheel drive included on a long list of standard features

After bringing new levels of dynamic performance to the sport utility vehicle market, Porsche expands the scope of its appeal with the 2004 Porsche Cayenne, the first model in the company's history powered by a V6 engine. The newest Cayenne takes its place in the Porsche SUV lineup alongside the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models launched last year. The newest Cayenne went on sale January 10 in North American markets. Standard equipment includes the new V6 engine, a six-speed Tiptronic S transmission and such Porsche technologies as Porsche Stability Management and Porsche Traction Management, plus much more, including leather seating surfaces for five people and side-curtain airbags. Base prices are $42,900 in the United States and $60,850 in Canadian dollars. The Cayenne option list includes the Porsche Communication Management system that features a navigation system and Porsche's new Advanced Offroad Technology Package, which also becomes available on the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models.

A true SUV,but also a true Porsche

Like the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo models, the 2004 Porsche Cayenne has the architecture of an SUV, but the same soul that is part of every Porsche. Thus Porsche Traction Management can claw its way up a rocky trail, but also provides sure-footed traction and control for high-speed lane changes. The 2004 Porsche Cayenne has the room and the luxury that a family demands for its four-wheel-drive adventures - whether they involve wilderness trails, inclement weather conditions or a quick run to the drive-thru lane. It also provides the dynamic driving experience that Porsche's enthusiast customers expect from each of their vehicles. Except for its engine and a few other components, the 2004 Porsche Cayenne is identical in design and construction to the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. The only visual clues to differentiate the new model from its siblings are its black-colored brake calipers, its standard, 10-spoke, light-alloy, 17-inch wheels, and a "Cayenne" script on its rear hatch without an "S" or "Turbo" suffix.

V6 provides 247 horsepower (SAE) with a broad peak power plateau

The 2004 Porsche Cayenne features a 3.2-liter V6 engine tuned by Porsche engineers to produce 247 horsepower (SAE) at 6,000 rpm and 228 pound-feet of torque, with that peak torque figure achieved all the way from 2,500 rpm to 5,500 rpm.

Performance figures are impressive, in both speed and distance

Working though the Tiptronic S transmission and Porsche's four-wheel-drive systems, the V6 propels the 2004 Porsche Cayenne from a standing start to 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) in 9.7 seconds. The 2004 Porsche Cayenne's top speed in track testing is 133 mph (214 km/h). Other performance figures include 0-100 mph (160 km/h) in 25.0 seconds and a standing-start, one-kilometer (.62-mile) sprint in 30.8 seconds. The V6's performance includes 15 city and 19 highway fuel economy figures (15.6 liters per 100 km city and 12.2 per 100 km highway in Canada). The 2004 Porsche Cayenne has a 26.4 gallon (100 liter) fuel tank. With its 22.7-gallon fuel tank, the 2004 Porsche Cayenne has a range that exceeds 430 miles.