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Porsche Cayenne 955 Turbo S 4.5 V8 (521 Hp) Tiptronic S
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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 720 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2355 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.2 s). The top speed reaches 270 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.
Turbo S 4.5 V8 (521 Hp) Tiptronic S Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The pinnacle of 955 performance, offering unrivaled acceleration and power for its class, transforming the SUV into a true high-performance machine.
Fuel Economy
Despite its immense power, fuel consumption is remarkably similar to the standard Turbo, making it a relatively efficient choice within the extreme performance segment.
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: 2003 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Porsche |
| Model: | Cayenne |
| Generation: | 955 |
| Modification (Engine): | Turbo S 4.5 V8 (521 Hp) Tiptronic S |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 521 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 115.5 Hp/l [4mm more] |
| Torque: | 720 Nm @ 2750-3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M48.50 More details about the engine M48.50 |
| Engine displacement: | 4511 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l |
| Coolant: | 18 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 21.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 270 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.5 kg/Hp, 221.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.3 kg/Nm, 305.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2355 |
| Max. weight: | 3080 |
| Max load: | 725 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1770 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 540 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4786 mm mm [4mm more] |
| 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 | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [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 |
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