Overview

The Cayenne Turbo was facelifted in 2007, with a new front end and more shapely wheelarches. Under the bonnet, the V8 engine was enlarged in capacity from 4.5 to 4.8-litres and power rose 50bhp to 500bhp, while maximum torque was now a hefty 700Nm.  Much of the rest of the specification was carried over from the previous Turbo, which meant that the car was very well equipped, indeed. New to the second-generation Turbo were Dynamic headlights. These are bi-xenon headlights incorporated both static and dynamic beam control. The static beam illuminated the area immediately in front of the vehicle when taking a bend, while the dynamic headlight function directed the beam into the bend in response to the position of the front wheels. 

A new option was Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) that almost eliminated body roll during cornering, using two hydraulically adjustable antiroll bars.

Specification

Capacity: 4806cc

Compression ratio: 10.5:1

Maximum Power: 500bhp @ 6000rpm

Maximum Torque: 700Nm @ 4500rpm

Brakes: Front: 368mm discs; rear: 358mm discs. Servo assisted with ABS

Suspension: Front: Double track control arm with subframe, spring struts and conical stump springs and dampers Rear: Multi-arm with subframe, spring struts with coil springs and dampers Height variable air suspension all round

Wheels & Tyres: Front: 18×8.0J with 255/55R18 tyres. Rear: 18×8.0J with 255/55R18 tyres (19- 20- and 21-inch rims optional)

Length: 4795mm

Width: 1928mm

Weight: >2355kg

Did you Know?

Top speed: 171mph 0-62mph: 5.1 seconds