Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Improvements in the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera

Porsche announces several changes in the ranges of the Cayenne and Panamera. For the SUV, the 3.0 TDI V6 diesel engine becomes more efficient, while providing modest improvements in the equipment. For its part, the Turbo version of the Panamera increases power to 540 hp. What do you think? Leave your comments, the most interesting will be published in the journal Hwy.

Alternatively, this news debate on our forums. Porsche brings out an update in the range of the Cayenne and Panamera. In the case of the SUV, the main novelty is found in its diesel version. The 3.0 TDI V6 engine increases power slightly to 245 hp, while average fuel consumption remains at 7.2 l/100 km, with an emission level which is at the 189 g / km of CO2.

This modest improvement mechanics Porsche Cayenne comes with a more positive performance figures, with acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.6 seconds (0.2 seconds less than before) and a top speed of 220 km / h. All these improvements are the result of a series of modifications to the fuel injection system, with the addition of a turbocharger and a new bill redesign of the crankshaft.

On the other hand, we have used lighter materials resulting in a reduction of 20 kg in total weight of the V6 diesel engine (with the scale, Porsche announced an unladen weight of 2,080 kg for this renewed version of the Cayenne). As for the version of the Cayenne Hybrid, if certain conditions are favorable, which are not specified, "almost from the cold start this SUV can use the electric motor to propel briefly.

In addition to the Cayenne, the Panamera Turbo version is also news, since it is possible to choose a new mechanical upgrade kit increases the total power up to a whopping 540 hp. The torque also increased to 76.47 mkg. With all this, the performance figures announced the addition of this kit is not suitable for enhancing heart, with a maximum speed of 281 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds.

Two turbochargers new invoice and a touch in the electronic engine management are primarily responsible for the upgrade kit on the Porsche Panamera Turbo. The best thing to stop the whole array of horses and 'vitamins' in this four-door Gran Turismo will choose carbocerámicos brakes optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with front brake discs large diameter -420 mm -.

Finally, in terms of equipment, both the Panamera and the Cayenne go to provide new elements. For the Panamera, you can choose a warning system revised unintended lane change, capable of operating at speeds between 30 and 250 km / h. The lighting system Porsche Active, new combinations on the inside with new combinations of materials such as leather, wood and aluminum and a new wireless device to the Internet are other lines of the new Panamera ranges Cayenne.

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