New Porsche Cayenne

The second generation Porsche Cayenne is expected to go on sale around April-May 2010 as a 2011 model, with an official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. In preparation for the upcoming unveiling, the Cayenne production facility in Leipzig, Germany, closed in December 2009 in order to commence the obligatory factory retooling for the new model, a process which is planned to take 2-3 months.

The first spy photos of the car were posted on the internet on the 5th of June 2008. Further spy photos, taken on June 2, 2009 and between July 2009 and January 2010 reveal a visually shorter, smaller Cayenne with more muscular curves, a more slanted rear window and less upright windshield, a more sloping roofline, door-mounted mirrors, smaller windows at the rear of the vehicle, headlights inspired by the Carrera GT, taillights that extend onto the car's tailgate, LED daytime running lights and a vastly redesigned interior modeled after the Panamera. The new Cayenne is expected to be almost 250 kilograms (550 lb) lighter than its predecesor due to extensive use of aluminum and magnesium, making it more fuel efficient than the current lineup, as well as 5 centimeters shorter than the outgoing model.

Despite its lower stance, the new vehicle's off-road capabilities have been heightened without compromising the street performance-oriented layout and design. Diesel and hybrid variants will also be offered.
The Cayenne will again be the first of the three new SUVs from the VW group; the new Volkswagen Touareg will be 6–12 months behind, while the next-generation Audi Q7 is due in 2013.

The Cayenne uses a 3.6L V6 engine producing 300 hp (224 kW; 304 PS), the Cayenne S, the same 4.8L V8 in the Panamera S models producing 400 hp (298 kW; 406 PS) and the Cayenne Turbo, the Panamera Turbo's 4.8L twin-turbo V8 producing 500 hp (373 kW; 507 PS). The long-awaited Cayenne S Hybrid uses an Audi-sourced 3.0L V6 engine producing 333 hp (248 kW; 338 PS) and pair it with an lithium ion battery capable of 47 hp (35 kW; 48 PS) for a total of 380 hp (283 kW; 385 PS), just 20 hp (15 kW; 20 PS) shy of the Cayenne S. A manual gearbox will serve as the standard transmission system on the base Cayenne, with all other models featuring an eight-speed Tiptronic as standard equipment. The low-range transfer case found in the previous generation has been removed. All vehicles will feature approximately 10 percent less weight than their predecessors, 70 kilograms worth of standard equipment in excess of that found on the current model and a more heavily contoured rear bench.

The Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel, Cayenne S Hybrid, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo are the first models to be released in 2010. The Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo S models are expected to follow within a timeframe of six months to a few years.

The 2011 Cayenne was revealed online on February 25, 2010, and in person at the Geneva Motor Show on March 2.

Source: Wikipedia

Basic Specifications

Engines: Front mounted
240 hp (179 kW) V6 (Diesel)
300 hp (224 kW) V6 (Base)
380 hp (283 kW) V6 (Hybrid)
400 hp (298 kW) V8 (S)
500 hp (373 kW) V8 (Turbo)

Highlights on Cayenne Turbo

500 hp @ 5,500 rpm
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds
Top Track Speed: 172 mph
TBD
MSRP $ 104,800.00 (Base Price)