The V-8 powerplant comes with four valves
per cylinder and four overhead camshafts
with VarioCam, a system that ensures the
ideal cam and intake valve settings as the
driving conditions demand. VarioCam receives
its data from the Cayenne's Motronic ME
7.1.1 engine management system, which compares
driver input to system data to determine
any adjustments VarioCam should make. Motronic
bases its system on factors that include
engine speed, throttle position, the gear
the vehicle is in, and oil and coolant temperatures.
Both versions of the Cayenne receive a
six-speed automatic transmission, the Tiptronic
S. This transmission gives the driver the
option of manually selecting gears and adjusts
to the owner's driving style. Thanks to
the efficient exhaust system and the use
of dual oxygen sensors, the Cayenne S and
Cayenne Turbo meet LEV (Low Emission Vehicle)
standards.
The Cayenne comes with a choice of two
suspension setups. Both are sold with fully
independent front and rear suspensions,
but the Cayenne S has a steel spring/control
arm front suspension, and a steel spring
strut and coil spring/multi-arm rear suspension,
while the Cayenne Turbo comes with control
arms and air spring struts in front, with
a multi-arm configuration and air spring
struts in the rear. The air suspension is
self-leveling and has six adjustable ride
height positions. The air suspension allows
for 4.56 inches of adjustability, with a
maximum ground clearance of 10.75 inches.
The Cayenne also comes with six-piston
aluminum monoblock calipers with 13.78-inch
disc brakes in the front and four-piston
calipers with 13-inch discs in the rear,
with standard ABS. The Cayenne comes stock
with 18-inch wheels and tyres, with 19-
and 20-inch packages offered as options.
Both Cayenne models can tow 7,716 pounds. |