Porsche Cayenne

[Short Cut]

Well I don't like that Porsche has blurred their engineering focus, of building one of the world's finest sports cars, to capitalize on the burgeoning SUV market.

However aesthetically, imho, it looks attractive for an SUV. I like the looks considerably better than the other SUVs made in Germany. To me the BMW SAV looks muscular but also kinda boxy and too short and squat. The MB SUV looks puny and econocarish.

If this Porsche is using the companies' 3.6 litre, 6 cylinder boxer engine with a turbo be prepared to see 350+ horsepower and some impressive performance statistics.

[RiccoDesign]

I will agree with most of you that the Cayenne is at best a 4 on a scale of 1 - 10 in terms of aesthetics. But when it comes to engineering and performance this truck is all porsche.

Cayenne Turbo Specs:
4.5 liter V-8
450 horse power!
0-62mph in 5.6 seconds (rice burners beware)
165 mph Top Speed
Factory 20" rims available

All I can say is only Porsche
"There is no Substitute"


RiccoDesign@aol.com

02 Porsche Carrera 4S, 00 Porsche Boxster "S", 00 GMC Denali

[Short Cut]

Originally posted by RiccoDesign
4.5 liter V-8
450 horse power!

Whoa that's a lot of ponies. That alone is going to set it apart from the rest of the SUV crowd. Speaking of that I read somewhere that there are 37 offerings in the SUV field this year amongst all of the manufacturers.

[dlknight]

Originally posted by Dave C.

Now, how about FWD Porsches?? Are those "real" in your book?? I don't consider them real, but that's just me. The Cayenne is hidious indeed. Have you guys heard about the BMW Pickup Truck?? The Volvo SUV?? I think even Saab is slated to make a "Stupid Useless Vehicle" as well. No offense to those of you that own one as some of you may actually use them as they were intended. Thanks for letting me vent.

FWD porsches ??? didn't know there were any - what model is FWD ?

Dave K.

[Short Cut]

Originally posted by dlknight


FWD porsches ??? didn't know there were any - what model is FWD ?

The '94 3.6 litre turbo 911 was the last two wheel drive turbo made by Porsche. All turbo 911s since then have been AWD. They also sell an AWD Carrera called the C4 short for Carrera 4.

[RiccoDesign]

Originally posted by Short Cut


The '94 3.6 litre turbo 911 was the last two wheel drive turbo made by Porsche. All turbo 911s since then have been AWD. They also sell an AWD Carrera called the C4 short for Carrera 4.

FWD = AWD

If by FWD you mean "Four Wheel Drive" than yes there have been several models with all wheel drive/steering. As for FWD meaning "front wheel drive" there has never been such a Porsche.

BTW AWD Porsches are just an evolutionary step for what is by far the most successful sports car model in history - the 911. For the old school "911 purists" please get a grip. The 911 has and will continue to evovle to remain on the cutting edge of engineering and technology. The introduction of the Cayenne has concerned the Porsche aficionados but I don't think it's justified. The 911 will always be Porsche's golden child and will never be replaced.

The older model 911 are very limited compared to today's generation. Don't get mad at me for saying it - (lap times speak for themselves). I cannot imagine why someone would try to take a sharp exit ramp at triple digit speed and not want AWD. Porsche cars have always been ahead of their time. No other car has the history of the 911 from a backbone concept that has continued to exist in modern form. The "real purists" can appreciate the concept of evolving of our beloved 911.

Got to go, there are a few exit ramps around here that need a little straightening

RiccoDesign@aol.com

02 Porsche Carrera 4S, 00 Porsche Boxster "S", 00 GMC Denali

[Short Cut]

Like it or not they sure made a cool website. I wouldn't mind being amongst the crew that got to travel to Sweden, Australia and the Dubai desert to test them.

Checkout www.porschecayenne.com

[DavidB]

Count me in as the odd ball... I like it. The picture do it little justice.