Porsche Cayenne 958.1

2nd Generation Porsche Cayenne (958.1) Story & History

Cayenne (2010 – 2014)

Date of unveil by Porsche AG: 2010 February 25, Turbo S 2012 October 12 / Premiere: 2010 March 2 at Geneva Motor Show / World market launch: 2010 May 8, Turbo S 2013 January

Performance Data

Modification	Engine	Gearbox	kW	lb-ft	Nm	0-60 mph	0-100 km/h	mph	km/h	kg	lbs	W/lbs	W/kg
Diesel (Turbo 3.0) 176kW	3.0V6 Audi	Tiptronic 8-speed	176	404	550	7.4 sec.	7.8 sec.	135	218	2,100	4,630	38	84.00
Diesel (Turbo 3.0) 180kW	3.0V6 Audi	Tiptronic 8-speed	180	404	550	7.2 sec.	7.6 sec.	137	220	2,080	4,586	39	87.00
Diesel S (Turbo 4.1)	4.1V8 Audi	Tiptronic 8-speed	281	625	850	5.4 sec.	5.7 sec.	157	252	2,195	4,839	58	128.00
3.6	3.6VR6 Volkswagen	manual 6-speed	220	294	400	7.1 sec.	7.5 sec.	143	230	1,995	4,398	50	110.00
3.6		Tiptronic 8-speed	220	294	400	7.4 sec.	7.8 sec.	143	230	2,030	4,475	49	108.00
Supercharged 3.0	3.0V6 Audi	Tiptronic 8-speed	245	324	440	6.6 sec.	7.0 sec.	149	239	2,155	4,751	52	114.00
Hybrid (Supercharged 3.0)	3.0V6 Audi 245kW 440Nm + el.motor 34kW 300Nm	Tiptronic 8-speed	279	426	580	6.1 sec.	6.5 sec.	150	242	2,240	4,938	57	124.00
S	4.8V8 Porsche	Tiptronic 8-speed	294	368	500	5.6 sec.	5.9 sec.	160	258	2,065	4,553	65	142.00
GTS	4.8V8 Porsche	Tiptronic 8-speed	309	379	515	5.4 sec.	5.7 sec.	162	261	2,060	4,541	68	150.00
Turbo	4.8V8 Porsche	Tiptronic 8-speed	368	515	700	4.4 sec.	4.7 sec.	173	278	2,170	4,784	77	170.00
Turbo E81 WLS	4.8V8 Porsche	Tiptronic 8-speed	397	551	750	4.3 sec.	4.6 sec.	175	281	0	0	0	0.00
Turbo S	4.8V8 Porsche	Tiptronic 8-speed	405	551	750	4.3 sec.	4.5 sec.	176	283	2,215	4,883	83	183.00

Porsche 958

The original Cayenne was internally called as 955 (2002-2006) and its facelift model as 957 (2007-2010). Volkswagen code for both of these versions was 9PA. The completely new Cayenne introduced in 2010, was internally called 958.1 and the Volkswagen code was 92A (for both 958.1 and 958.2).

No PDK

When the 958 came out, it was a surprise that the PDK double-clutch gearbox was not offered. On the other hand, Tiptronic is a better option for a cruiser and it now had 8 speeds!

Weight

The greatest news about the Cayenne 958 was that it was sent to Weightwatchers and it returned with very good results. For example, on the Cayenne S the weight was down by 180 kg/397 lb. The weight reduction clearly had very positive effects on performance and handling, but also on fuel consumption. Thanks to lower weight and the 8-speed gearbox, the 958 models consume about 20% less fuel than the 957 with the same engine. Remember, the 957 had direct fuel injection, so it was already more economical than the original Cayenne 955.

Size

958 looks smaller than 957 because of its more sleek design, but it really is 1.9″/4.8 cm longer. The wheelbase was extended by 1.6″/4 cm. These numbers make the weight loss look even more impressive.

Powerplants

None of the 6-cylinder engines is a Porsche engine. The Cayenne 3.6 has a VW engine, the supercharged 3-litre engines in the hybrid and in the non-hybrid Chinese market cars are Audi S4 units, both diesels are also from Audi. Only S, GTS and Turbo have Porsche engines. These V8 engines were built at the Porsche factory in Stuttgart and shipped to Leipzig, where they were mounted to the Cayennes which were pre-assembled at the Volkswagen factory in Slovakia.

Powerplants

Cayenne S V8 Tiptronic performance evolution: 955, 957, 958

Hybrid

In order to lower CO2 emissions (and save fuel), the Hybrid version was launched right from the start of the 958 generation. The 958 Hybrid wasn’t a plug-in hybrid (all the electricity was made on board), so the reduction in the fuel consumption was minimal and the added weight of the car didn’t please enthusiastic drivers.

GTS

GTS is a Cayenne S + 15 kW + Turbo look. The GTS has lowered suspension: 0.9″/2.4 cm closer to the ground with steel springs and 0.8″/2.0 cm with air suspension. Additional power comes from the sports exhaust system and modified DME. In addition to power increase, the GTS has shorter drive ratio that further enhances the car’s agility. The GTS was available in two exclusive special colours: Carmine Red and Peridot Metallic. And it has its own optional alcantara interior, that was not available for other versions. Sports seats came as standard.

Turbo S

Turbo S was basically a highly loaded version of the Cayenne Turbo. Turbo S had the following equipment as standard (were optional for the Turbo):
* Powerkit
* PDCC Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
* PTV Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (operates with torque vectoring at the rear wheels together with an electronically controlled rear differential lock)
* Sport Chrono package
* 21″ wheels
* Carbon interior package
For the Turbo S the interior was available in black/red and black/beige combinations.

The 958.1 was the last Cayenne with permanent 4-wheel-drive – from 958.2 the drive force was sent to the front axle only when the rear wheels lost grip. The 958.1 was also the last Cayenne generation when the manual gearbox was offered for the few enthusiasts. Between April 2010 and July 2014, 303.000 Cayenne 958.1 were made. The previous versions, the Cayenne 955 (2003-2007) and 957 (2007-2010), accounted for 276.000 cars.

Front end design of Cayenne Diesel, 3.6, Hybrid and S© Porsche

The front end of the 958 looks very good – well done, Porsche.© Porsche

Cayenne S rescue car presented to city of Leipzig© Porsche

June 29, 2012: 500.000th car finished at the Porsche Leipzig factory. Final assembly of Cayennes was started in Leipzig in 2002, production of Carrera GT in 2003 and production of Panameras in 2009.© Porsche

Porsche Cayenne 958.1 with panorama roof, top view — © Porsche

The design of the rear has not been received very well.© Porsche

The rear lamps look much better in the dark© Porsche

Optional Lane Change Assist monitors the area to the side behind the vehicle (the blind area at the rear quarter) and alerts the driver by means of of the visual warning signal in the mirror© Porsche

Porsche Cayenne 958 traffic sign detector — Traffic sign detector© Porsche

Proper gear lever for the Porsche. Unfortunately only the 3.6-litre version was available with the manual gearbox. In the previous Cayenne also the S-version was available with the manual transmission. Unfortunately the Turbo was never available with manual, as a lot of true enthusiasts would really love a Turbo with a manual gearbox.© Porsche

Porsche Cayenne 958 beige interior — © Porsche

Porsche Cayenne 958.1 interior colors — © Porsche

The GTS’ optional special interior is available with Carmine Red or Peridot Green contrast on black leather. It includes ‘GTS’ logos on the head restraints, seat belts and decorative seams in red or green.© Porsche

The rear seats move individually fore-and-aft and the backrest angle is adjustable© Porsche

18″ Cayenne wheel	18″ Cayenne S III wheel	19″ Cayenne Turbo wheel
19″ Cayenne Design II wheel	20″ Cayenne Sport Design II wheel	20″ RS Spyder wheel
21″ 911 Turbo-look wheel	21″ Sport Edition wheel	21″ Sport Edition wheel painted