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Porsche Cayenne 955 3.2i V6 (250 Hp)
Overall Rating
Porsche Cayenne:
The Porsche Cayenne is a series of automobiles manufactured by the German company Porsche since 2002. It is a luxury crossover SUV, and has been described as both a full-sized and a mid-sized vehicle. The first generation was known within Porsche as the Type 9PA or E1. It was the first V8-engined vehicle built by Porsche since 1995, when the Porsche 928 was discontinued. It is also Porsche's first off-road variant vehicle since its Super and Junior tractors of the 1950s, as well as the first production Porsche with four doors. Since 2014, the Cayenne has been sold alongside a smaller Porsche SUV, the Macan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
955 Overview:
Porsche Cayenne (955). With 310 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2160 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.1 s). The top speed reaches 214 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Porsche Cayenne (955) generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. However, as a premium SUV of its era, it featured robust construction and standard safety features like ABS and multiple airbags.
3.2i V6 (250 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers slightly quicker acceleration and potentially more driver engagement than its Tiptronic S counterpart, making it a marginally more spirited option for the base engine.
Fuel Economy
Modestly improved fuel efficiency compared to the automatic V6, but still on the higher side for a V6 engine of this power output.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional performance, especially with V8 engines
- • Luxurious and well-built interior
- • Impressive off-road capability for a luxury SUV
- • Strong towing capacity
- • Distinctive Porsche styling and brand prestige
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption across all engine variants
- • Known for expensive maintenance and repair costs
- • Some early models had reliability issues (e.g., coolant pipes, cardan shaft)
- • Heavy steering at low speeds
- • Aging infotainment system by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(955: 2002 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Porsche |
| Model: | Cayenne |
| Generation: | 955 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.2i V6 (250 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 250 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 78.4 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 2500-5500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M02.2Y More details about the engine M02.2Y |
| Engine displacement: | 3189 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | VR-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.6 kg/Hp, 115.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 143.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2160 |
| Max. weight: | 2945 |
| Max load: | 785 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1770 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 540 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4782 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1928 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1699 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2855 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1647 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1662 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 330 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/55 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
If you could change one thing about the Porsche Cayenne, what would it be?