The Cayenne S features a 250 kW (340 horsepower DIN) V-8 engine. Thanks to the new six-speed Tiptronic(R) S automatic transmission, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 7.2 seconds. The top test-track speed is 242 km/h or 150 mph. The 4.5-liter engine generates a high level of torque even at low engine speeds. It produces a maximum of 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque between 2,500 and 5,500 rpm.
In the United States, the Tiptronic S transmission as well as a multi-function steering wheel and other luxury content are standard equipment. European pricing is 60,204 euro including Value Added Tax (VAT) in Germany (base EU price: 51,900 euro).
Cayenne Turbo Offers More Performance and Features
In the United States, the Cayenne Turbo includes an outstanding range of standard luxury and performance equipment for a base price of $88,900, and the Canadian base price is $125,100. European pricing is 99,876 euro including VAT in Germany (base EU price: 86,100 euro). Under the hood, eight cylinders work with two exhaust gas turbochargers complete with intercoolers to provide 331 kW (450 horsepower DIN) of power. The Turbo sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 5.6 seconds and has a top test-track speed of 266 km/h (165 mph). Dynamic drive force distribution and excellent throttle response are available at all engine speeds, and the engine produces 620 Nm (460 lb-ft) of maximum torque at engine speeds from 2,250 to 4,750 rpm.