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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seater

Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas Flat 6-cyl

Gas V6

Displacement

3.4L/210

3.6L/220

Fuel System

Direct Injection

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

320 @ 7200

300 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 4750

295 @ 3000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.68

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.69

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.27

Clutch Size

9.45 in

10.1 in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.70

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

2811 lbs

4398 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.8 x 1.3 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.0 x 1.1 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x 8.0 in

18 x 8 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x 9.5 in

18 x 8 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/40ZR19

P255/55R18

Rear Tire Size

P265/35ZR19

P255/55R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

22 MPG

Cruising Range - City

271.70 mi

396.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

15 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

22 MPG

18 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

371.80 mi

580.80 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

14.3 gal

26.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.5

10.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

39.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

Front Head Room

39.6 in

Front Leg Room

Front Shoulder Room

58.9 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

Second Leg Room

Second Shoulder Room

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

95.1 in

114.0 in

Length, Overall

190.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

76.3 in

Height, Overall

67.4 in

Track Width, Front

65.2 in

Track Width, Rear

65.7 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5952 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

893 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

6-speed manual transmission.

3.4L DOHC SMFI horizontally-opposed 24-valve 6-cyl engine.

VarioCam Plus continuously variable valve timing system.

Rear wheel drive.

Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension -inc: front coil springs, aluminum control arms.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Variable ratio pwr steering.

Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes -inc: 4-piston fixed alloy calipers painted red, active brake differential

3.6L DOHC SMPI aluminum 24-valve V6 engine.

Engine drag torque control (EDTC).

6-speed manual transmission w/OD -inc: Porsche drive off assistant.

All wheel drive.

Double wishbone front suspension.

Multi-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr steering.

4-wheel vented disc brakes -inc: 6-piston front/4-piston rear monobloc fixed aluminum black brake calipers

EXTERIOR

19" Boxster Spyder aluminum wheels -inc: 19" x 8" aluminum front wheels, 19" x 9.5" aluminum rear wheels.

P235/35ZR19 summer performance front tires.

P265/35ZR19 summer performance rear tires.

Black soft top.

Halogen headlights w/integrated indicator.

LED lights -inc: tail lights, brake lights, rear driver fog light.

Tinted glass.

Heated pwr mirrors.

Variable intermittent wipers w/heated washer nozzles

18" Cayenne wheel.

P255/55R18 all season tires.

18" collapsible spare tire.

Puncture sealing compound & electric compressor.

Rear spoiler.

Halogen headlamps -inc: manual leveling, auto on/off.

Front/rear fog lamps.

Center high-mounted spoiler-integrated rear brake lamp.

Pwr heated mirrors w/memory.

Tinted glass w/grey windshield sunscreen.

2-speed wiper system -inc: rain-sensing, wiper delay control, heated washer nozzles.

Pwr tailgate -inc: auto open/close, programmable customized opening height

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player.

7" monochrome stereo display.

Sound system -inc: (10) speakers

INTERIOR

Sports bucket seats.

Interior color floor mats.

3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel -inc: full color Porsche crest.

Telescoping steering column.

Instrumentation -inc: central tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure, oil temp, coolant temp, fuel, outside temp, trip odometer, clock.

Trip computer.

Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch up/down, anti-jam feature.

Central locking system w/remote control.

Cruise control.

Dash-mounted pop-out cupholders.

(2) auxiliary pwr outlets.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Alcantara-wrapped shift knob/hand brake grip.

Center storage compartment

Leather trimmed seats w/grained leather.

Pwr front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr seats, 4-way pwr lumbar support, driver memory pkg.

Folding rear seats.

Leather 3-spoke tilt/telescopic steering wheel -inc: colored Porsche crest.

Black analog dial gauges -inc: tachometer, speedometer, oil temp, coolant temp, fuel level, compass display.

On-board computer -inc: digital continuous indication of total mileage, trip mileage, time, outside temp, speed, warnings.

Pwr windows -inc: remote for rear window.

Remote central locking.

Homelink door opener.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft system -inc: passenger compartment monitor.

Alarm System.

Air conditioning -inc: integrated charcoal canister, pollen filter.

Rear window defogger.

Refrigerated glove compartment.

(2) front/(2) rear cupholders.

(5) 12V pwr outlets.

Lighting -inc: continuously variable white uniform interior lighting concept.

Dual illuminated vanity mirrors.

(4) chrome cargo area tie-down hooks

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Automatic brake differential (ABD).

Porsche stability management (PSM).

Traction Control (ASR).

Crumple-zone body structure.

Driver & passenger front airbags -inc: front passenger on/off switch.

Door mounted side-impact airbags.

Driver & passenger door trim mounted head curtain airbags.

3-point seat belts w/pretensioners & load limiters.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Boron steel tubing around windshield.

Integrated fixed supplemental safety bars -inc: soft-touch covering.

Reinforced passenger compartment

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: vehicle stabilization system w/enhanced braking readiness, brake assist (BA).

Automatic brake differential (ABD).

Porsche stability management (PSM).

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Brake pad wear indicators.

Bumper safety system -inc: (2) cross-members, (2) crush zones.

Door side impact protection beams.

Dual front airbags w/passenger sensor.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

Driver knee airbag.

3-point seat belts -inc: outboard seating pre-tensioners, front seat force-limiters.

ISOFIX child seat anchor prep -inc: all passenger seating.

Tire pressure monitoring system

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
8.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
80,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V065000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 15, 2012.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
20,278.

Summary:
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 BECAUSE THE HEADLAMPS MAY COME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE FENDER..

Consequence:
A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP LOCKING ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243..

Notes:
PORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS AC01. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V169000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 23, 2016.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
88,300.

Summary:
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge..

Consequence:
If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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