PORSCHE TO DEBUT THE CAYENNE S HYBRID IN GENEVA

2010-02-26 13:40:33 Author: admin Source:

Porsche AG is presenting the brand-new generation of the Cayenne Sports Utility at the Geneva Motor Show as part of the barrage of Auto marques' all-out to impress at this major motorshow .

The Porsche star will be in form of the Cayenne S Hybrid with its technically highly sophisticated parallel full hybrid drive and fuel consumption of just 8.2 litres/100 kilometres.

The Cayenne S Hybrid combines the performance of an eight-cylinder with the economy of a six-cylinder running on much less fuel. Led by the Cayenne S Hybrid, all models in the new generation are trendsetters in efficiency and performance in their respective segments. Compared with the former models, fuel consumption is down by up to 23 per cent, since the new Cayenne, like every Porsche, has been developed according to the principle of “Porsche Intelligent Performance”: more power on less fuel, greater efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.

This new hybrid variant comes equipped with the new Tiptronic S eight-speed automatic transmission with Auto Start Stop and a wide spread of gear ratios, thermal management on the engine and transmission cooling circuit, on-board network recuperation, variable engine cut-off and intelligent lightweight construction.

Thanks to its special combination of materials for optimum weight as well as changes in the overall concept of the vehicle such as the Cayenne’s new active and extra-light all-wheel drive, weight is down for example on the Cayenne S by 180 kilos, despite the improvement of product substance and an even higher standard of safety. 

The new Cayenne S offers even more driving pleasure both onroad and offroad, combined with even greater everyday driving qualities, enhanced comfort and elegance. Extra space inside and greater variability is ensured by the wheelbase now 40 mm or almost 1.6” longer. In all, the new Cayenne is 48 mm or 1.9” longer than its predecessor.
Inside, the new Cayenne's attraction is the centre console which rises up to the front with its upright selector or gearshift lever, giving the interior the typical character of a cockpit upfront. The rear-seat bench moves fore-and-aft by 160 millimetres or 6.3”, with the backrest angle adjusting to three different settings.

The range starts with the 3.6-litre V6 Cayenne to the 4.8 litre(Turbo) version, also the Diesel range which churns out 240 bhp (176 kW), 550 Newton-metre (405 lb-ft) with reduced fuel consumption of 20 per cent. Fuel consumption is also down significantly on the high-torque Cayenne S with its 4.8-litre V8 power unit, in this case by 23 per cent. At the same time, the new engine delivers 400 bhp maximum output, offering significantly better performance. This also applies to the Cayenne Turbo, with its 500 bhp (368 kW) 4.8-litre V8 biturbo with a fuel consumption reduction of  23 per cent.

In the intelligent interaction of the three-litre supercharged V6 and the electric motor, the Cayenne S Hybrid focuses on maximum efficiency from the overall system. The two drive units, petrol or electric, are connected to one another by a separator clutch masterminded by the Hybrid Manager. Indeed, this separator clutch is essential to run the Cayenne S Hybrid either on its electric motor or combustion engine alone, or with both drive units operating together.
To ensure fast acceleration when setting off, the electric motor may however serve to provide additional thrust through its boosting effect. Intelligent management of the separator clutch makes the transition among the hybrid-specific driving modes most inconspicuous, comfortable and quick for the driver.

The retail price and market dates for the new Cayenne S Hybrid vary by country.

Edited from Porsche AG source