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Old 08-02-2003, 04:38 PM   #1
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Default New V6 powered Porsche Cayenne

Porsche at Frankfurt Motorshow will present its new base model for the Cayenne, powered by a VW V6 powerplant.. the engine is basically the Golf R32's one... 3.2, 240 hp and the Cayenne will hit 62 mph in around 8 seconds...

With this move, the prices of the base model will start around 50'000 € (35'000 GBP), around 13'000 € (9000 GBP) below the actual "S" model, to battle with BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and so on...

And BTW, there are already some voices speaking about a new top model.. due maybe for 2005.. powered by... the Carrera GT's V10!!!!!! LOL



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Old 08-02-2003, 04:57 PM   #2
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i can confirm the rumours about that CGT V10 Cayenne...
it`s been under discussion for 2 or 3 months due to many customers inquiries for a top motorizing ( 450hp seems to be not enough for many ppl !? )
if they could manage that untill 05...hmm i don`t think so...they`ve to launch the 997 C and TT modells first, and there are some rumours for a GT2 RS modell....
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Old 08-02-2003, 06:46 PM   #3
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It would lack the power and speed that makes the cayenne what it is, wold you compromise the V8 for the porsche badge?
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Old 08-03-2003, 11:37 AM   #4
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They are an interesting car. The first time I saw one I thought, jeeze a Porsche with a lift kit. Then i realized that it was an official Porsche. Its much like the BMW 4wd. They dont look too bad, but im certainly not saving to buy one. I much prefer a Hummer. Those new Yellow and Chrome ones are hard to beat for a super cool, go anywhere 4wd.

Interesting review on one here http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/e...e000140217.cfm
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Old 08-04-2003, 11:29 AM   #5
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If you want I have some picture on my web site of this cayenne S (V8)
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Old 08-04-2003, 04:21 PM   #6
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I wana meet that soccer mom that drives a 450 horsepower suv
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Old 08-07-2003, 08:10 PM   #7
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Hah that V6 looks tiny in that engine bay!
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