Earlier today Porsche introduced the new Cayenne Turbo S at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit and FLATSIXES.com was there to see it. With 550 hp the Turbo S boasts 50 hp more than the Cayenne Turbo and can rumble from zero to 60 in just 4.3 seconds.
The Turbo S should hit dealers in the spring of 2013 as a 2014 model year. The starting price of $146,000 …
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The new top-of-the-line Cayenne Turbo, what Porsche is calling a "sports car in SUV clothing", will arrive at dealers in February of 2013. Starting price is $146,000. There is a 50 hp increase and an additional 40 lbs of torque over the standard turbo model. Even with a higher top speed and fast acceleration from the 550 hp engine (553 lb-ft torque) Porsche says fuel consumption should match …
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This past week Porsche invited journalists from around the world to try out the Cayenne Diesel in Anchorage Alaska. Powered by a 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel engine, the majestic Alaskan setting provided the perfect mix of terrain to highlight the diesel's long distance range (765 miles from a 26.4 gallon tank), towing capacity (7716 lbs, same as the gas powered V6 and Cayenne S) and everyday …
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If you recently purchased a 2011 or 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo, Turbo S or 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo you may want to call your dealer. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Porsche is recalling these vehicles for a possible casting defect in the turbine wheel of the turbo charger. (If you can't see the video below, jump to Porsche Panamera Turbo S on fire to …
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In just 10 short years the production line at Porsche's plant in Leipzig produced their 500,000th Porsche. To mark the celebration, Porsche chose a white Cayenne S that was converted into a "command vehichle for the Leipzig fire brigade. This isn't the first Cayenne Porsche emergency vehicle to be produced (and I'm sure it won't be the last either).
Matthias Müller, President and CEO of the …
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With all the various "conflicts" and hot-spots raging around the globe, armored Porsches and other vehicles aren't really all that rare these days. Politicians, government contractors, celebrities, drug runners, everyone seems to have one. However, theirs are defensive weapons designed to keep them safe in the event of an attack. Different levels of armoring provide protection from small arms …
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On April 24th, Porsche will unveil their newest high-performance SUV in the form of a 420 horse powered Cayenne GTS. Based on the Cayenne S, the new GTS has 20 more horses than the S version, a 20 mm lower ride height and a lower final drive ration for improved responsiveness.
The latest Cayenne transmits power from its 420 hp V8 to an active All-Wheel-Drive system coupled to an …
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If you're the owner of a 2011 or 2012 Porsche Cayenne, it's possible your headlights have a quality issue that needs to be addressed. In a recent press release Porsche announced that up to 100,000 Cayenne units need a fix applied. According to Porsche's in-house quality team there is a small chance that an incorrectly locked headlight module can become detached. As a result, Porsche is sending …
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When PorschePurist first tested the Cayenne Hybrid, we did so at Barber Motorsport park and we were much more interested in speed, handling, off-road capabilities and playing with the new hybrid display then worrying about gas mileage. With the price of gas climbing closer to $4.00 a gallon (and over that already in some parts of the country), and most pundits talking about $5.00 a gallon by …
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Any Cayenne owner that's ever taken their SUV beyond the soccer field curb knows that the Cayenne is actually a fairly capable off-road performer. In fact, if you have the chance, we would highly recommend checking out the off-road course at Barber Motorsport Park, built specifically for the Porsche Sports Driving School, it's a great way to get familiar with the extraordinary capabilities of …
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