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2006
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Performance enhanced to an even higher standard This extra power and torque naturally means a further improvement of performance on the road: The Cayenne Turbo S accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 270 km/h or 167 mph. Overtaking in the medium speed range is an equally impressive exercise, the new top model in the Cayenne family taking just 5.4 seconds to accelerate from 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph). Four-wheel drive for optimum transmission of power
Featuring permanent four-wheel drive, the Cayenne has everything it takes to convey the supreme torque of the new turbocharged power unit smoothly and with minimum loss of power to the road. Well-balanced and efficient power distribution is ensured by PTM Porsche Traction Management conveying 62 per cent of the engine's power to the rear wheels and 38 per cent to the front wheels in its basic mode. With the system being able to detect via sensors the need for a modified distribution of power in the interest of driving dynamics, PTM responds instantaneously to current requirements, ensuring a very high level of active safety in driving manoeuvres such as changing lanes at high speeds or driving more slowly on a slippery surface. And at the same time PTM gives every model in the Cayenne range excellent traction and pulling force even in difficult terrain, activating the longitudinal lock and, if necessary, the optional transverse lock at the rear whenever required. Suspension with fully-controlled self-levelling and active damper system as standard The robust but nevertheless responsive suspension of the Cayenne Turbo S boasts all control systems appropriate for a high-performance sports utility vehicle: the springs are adjustable air springs with integrated self-levelling serving, inter alia, to lower the entire body of the vehicle in two steps at high speeds. Superior damping and shock absorption is ensured by PASM Porsche Active Suspension Management consistently controlling damper forces and reducing both body roll and pitch. Upgraded brake system To match the superior performance of the Cayenne Turbo S, the brake system comes with even larger brake discs increased in diameter from 350 to 380 millimetres (13.78 to 14.96") at the front and 330 to 358 millimetres (12.99 to 14.09 ") at the rear. Special brake discs further enhanced to an even higher standard, in turn, feature an optimised flow of cooling air dissipating approximately 10 per cent more heat from the brakes. Twenty-inch wheels featured as standard The new brake system requires a minimum wheel size of 19 inches, serving above all for winter tyres and available as an option straight from the Porsche dealer. The standard wheels featured on the Cayenne Turbo S measure 20 inches in size, these lightweight aluminium wheels running on 275/40 tyres developed especially for the Cayenne and homologated for speeds of up to 300 km/h or 186 mph. A tyre pressure control system also comes as standard. Exclusive features
Only the "Cayenne Turbo S" model designation on the rear lid, the door entry cutouts and the centre console reveal to the outside world that this is the new top-of-the-range Cayenne within this distinctive model family. The various features and wide range of equipment boasted by the Cayenne Turbo S, on the other hand, clearly reflect the exclusive class of this unique SUV and leave room only for a few very personal wishes. All surfaces, for example, are largely finished in leather, seat adjustment at the front is naturally electrical. All seats come with electric heating, and automatic air conditioning is a standard feature, just like PCM Porsche Communication Management and the Bose Surround Sound System. Bi-xenon headlights with an adaptive curve function, in turn, ensure excellent illumination of the road ahead, and the ParkAssistant clearly draws the driver's attention to obstacles in front of and behind the car. Photos: Porsche (Jan. 4, 2006)
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