2008 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Porsche is renowned for its high-performance sports cars and sport utility vehicles (SUV), this week in Stuttgart demonstrated to the media a Cayenne SUV hybrid prototype, providing a glimpse of what the company will offer to consumers by the end of the decade.
Porsche is targeting average fuel consumption figures of 9.8 liters/100 kilometers in the New European Driving Cycle and about 24 miles per gallon in the US FTP cycle for the Cayenne Hybrid, and future developments may allow Porsche engineers to push towards an average fuel consumption figure of 8.9 liters/kilometer (approximately 26 miles per gallon).
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2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS
New Porsche Cayenne GTS showcases on-road dynamics and features a specially developed chassis: it is the first Cayenne to offer the electronically-controlled damping system, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), with steel springs. This combination, which also lowers the Cayenne by 24mm, was previously reserved exclusively for Porsche sports cars.
Furthermore, the car boasts an enhanced version of the direct fuel injection (DFI) 4.8-litre V8 petrol engine. The engine in the Cayenne GTS yields 405bhp (298 kW) at 6,500rpm – 20bhp more than in the Cayenne S. Maximum torque remains unchanged at 500Nm at 3,500rpm.
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2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Prices
The Porsche Cayenne GTS features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 engine. Based on the same V8 found in the Cayenne S, this more robust powerplant can be coupled either with an automatic Tiptronic S or, for the first time in a Cayenne V8, a six-speed manual transmission for those who want to take full advantage of this new power and suspension package. The GTS gets its cornering prowess from standard 21-inch alloy rims equipped with 295/35 R21 tires and air suspension that features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
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2007 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia Rallye
The Porsche Cayenne is well-known and admired for its outstanding combination of on-road dynamics and off-road ability. The recently-introduced second generation Cayenne moves this benchmark to an even higher standard. New power units with direct petrol injection, for example, provide even more power and performance on less fuel, cutting fuel consumption by up to 15 per cent versus the for*mer models.
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2008 TECHART Porsche Cayenne Turbo Magnum
The new TECHART Magnum Based on the Latest 2008 Porsche Cayenne With more than 500 produced units the Magnum is the most successful model in the 20-year history of TECHART Automobildesign. At the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA 2007 the new TECHART Magnum based on the latest Porsche Cayenne celebrates its world debut.
Like its predecessor the new TECHART Magnum sets itself apart with a spectacular aerodynamic-enhancement package that fits all versions of the Porsche SUV. All body components are manufactured from PUR-RIM plastic in OEM quality.
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2008 Porsche Cayenne S Rally Transsyberia
The Porsche Cars Great Britain Cayenne S Transsyberia was the first to reach Mongolia in 2007, and to build on this record, the UK will be represented by professional rally driver, Martin Rowe (37) from Deddington, Oxfordshire, who will be joined by fellow rally driver and automotive engineer, Richard Tuthill (34) also from Deddington, as co-driver and navigator.
Over the course of the Rallye, teams will drive on both tarmac and gravel surfaces, as well as sand and rugged off-road terrain, while the weather will also present tremendous challenge with every likelihood of flooded river crossings, high-altitude snow blizzards and scorching sand storms.
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Check Engine Lights: Myths and Facts
You’re driving along and suddenly your Check Engine Light comes on. What does it mean? Check Engine Light, Check Engine Soon Light, Service Engine Soon Light, Engine Light, Engine Management Light, whatever you want to call it, simply means that your vehicle’s computer system has detected a problem. Depending on the year, make, and model, it may be related to the engine, the transmission, even the brakes and suspension. There are literally hundreds of reasons a Check Engine Light may appear. The following questions and answers discussion will clarify the truth about Check Engine Lights.
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Audi 4.2-liter V8 FSI Engine Self-Study Program 921603
The Self-Study Program provides introductory information regarding the design and function of new models, automotive components or technologies. The Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual! All values given are intended as a guideline only and refer to the software version valid at the time of publication of the SSP.
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2008 TechArt Porsche Cayenne
The TECHART Sport Module provides the option of lowering the SUV chassis by an impressive30 millimeters – which simplifies road use and makes it more attractive. The entire adjustment range from the load level to the special terrain level is roughly 110 millimeters.
As an option, the TECHART SUV on the basis of the Cayenne Turbo can be ordered with a performance of up to 620 hp / 456 KW. A carbon cover and individually modified painting of various engine parts round off the engine optic package for this automobile highlight. In terms of tires and rims, the designers from the House of TECHART leave none of their customers’ wishes unfulfilled – the options range from Formula I rims in 10×20 ET 55with 295/40 ZR 20 or 10×22 ET 55 with 295/30 ZR 22 on front and rear axles through to TECHART Formula II light metal rims in the dimensions 10.5Jx22. As an optimum tire for the Formula II rims, the enhancers recommend ContiCrossContact UHP tires in the size 295/30 ZR 22.
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HP9606 Adapter Plate kit Chevy Engine
The Adapter Plate kit will allow you to use Buick, Pontiac or Oldsmobile and Cadillac 200, 350 and 400 Turbo-Hydramatic Transmissions with a Chevrolet engine. No alterations are necessary and installation is easy and simple.
NOTE: On some Turbo 400 transmissions, the webbing located inside the bell housing may interfere with two of the adapter plate kit bolts. Webbing must be trimmed to clear these bolts.
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