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2003 Porsche Cayenne S

2003 Porsche Cayenne S Front Interior View
The Cayenne's leather seats... 
   
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2003 Porsche Cayenne S Front Interior View
The Cayenne's leather seats are firm, but supportive. The navigation system is one of the most complicated such systems we have encountered. We thought we could almost hear German engineers giggling in the background as we attempted to figure it out.



Specifications

Vehicle Model: 2003 Porsche Cayenne S

Base Price : $55,900
Price as Tested: $68,700
Options as Tested: PCM, seat heaters, air suspension, trailer hitch,
moonroof, tire pressure sensor, parking assist


Engine
Type : DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads
Displacement : 4.5 liters, 274 cubic inches
Bore & Stroke : 3.66 x 3.27 inches
Compression Ratio : 11.5:1
Horsepower : 340 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque : 310 lb-ft @ 2,500-5,500 rpm
Recommended Fuel: 91+ octane

Drivetrain
Transmission : Six-speed automatic
Gear Ratios
1 : 4.15:1
2 : 2.37:1
3 : 1.56:1
4 : 1.16:1
Axle Ratio : 4.10:1
Transfer Case: Full-time all-wheel drive with selectable low-range

Low Range Ratio: 2.70:1
Crawl Ratio: 45.9:1

Frame/Body
Frame: Steel Unit Body

Body: Steel

Suspension/Axles
Front: Independent with air springs

Rear: Independent with air springs



Steering
Type: Power rack-and-pinion

Turns (lock to lock): 2.65
Ratio: 16.7:1

Brakes
Front: 13.7-in. vented disc
Rear: 13.0-in. vented disc
ABS: Four-wheel


Wheels/Tires
Wheels (in.): 19x9 alloy
Tires: 275/45R-19 Pirelli Scorpion


Fuel Economy
EPA city/highway: 14/18
Actual Combined, city/highway/trail: 11.5

Dimensions/Capacities
Weight (lbs.): 4,949
Wheelbase (in.): 112.4
Overall Length (in.): 188.2
Height (in.): 66.9 (w. soft top)
Width (in.): 75.9

Track, f/r (in.): 64.6/65.2
Minimum Ground Clearance (in.): 8.54
Approach/Departure angles (deg.): 29.1/25.7
GVWR (lbs.): 6,007
Payload (lbs.): 1,058

Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs.): 7,716
Seating Capacity: 5

 

Performance

Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.): 2.54

Acceleration, 0-60 mph (sec.): 7.90

Acceleration, 30-50 mph (sec.): 3.17

Acceleration, 50-70 mph (sec.): 4.66

Quarter-mile (sec @ mph): 15.92@87.65

Braking, 60-0 mph (ft.): 153.12

 


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