Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (2019)
The new Cayenne Turbo S is designed to translate supreme power into exceptional driving dynamics. Accordingly, the new top model of the Porsche SUV range is just about fully equipped with all the technical systems that support a sporty driving style. The foundation, the interaction of power distribution and chassis, is provided by Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with active all-wheel drive and air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). Active PTM drives the rear axle directly. The multi-plate clutch is electronically controlled by an electric motor and regulates the distribution of drive power to the front axle in a fully variable manner and without fixed distribution. If slipping of the rear axle occurs, for instance when accelerating, the multi-plate clutch intervenes to direct more power to the front axle. This allows gearing of the active four-wheel drive for maximum driving dynamics, which responds before unwanted slippage occurs on either axle.
The Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), which comes as standard in the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, further enhances vehicle dynamics and stability. The system uses variable torque distribution to the rear wheels, and an electronically controlled rear differential lock. PTV Plus improves the steering response and steering precision depending on steering angle and speed, accelerator pedal position, yaw rate and vehicle speed by ways of specific braking of the respective inside rear wheel. This results in direct and dynamic turning into the corner. The electronically controlled rear axle differential lock ensures greater driving stability at high speeds, when cornering at speed, or when the wheels are spinning. The standard Sport Chrono Package permits saving the performance data of the Cayenne Turbo S, for example in terms of lap times or transverse and longitudinal acceleration values. The Porsche Communication Management (PCM) can render a graphical analysis of the current lap times for the driver. Additionally, lateral and longitudinal acceleration can also be displayed in the TFT display. The chassis offers an even more extensive ability to cater for both sportiness and comfort.
This is mainly due to the special adjustment of air suspension and PASM in conjunction with new bearings and dampers. The standard use of the active anti-roll system Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) rounds off the equipment. The chassis control system enhances both driving performance and comfort, as well as ensuring maximum agility and optimal balance of the car. The hydraulic rotary actuators of the active stabilisers on the front and rear axle, generate appropriate forces depending on the steering angle and lateral acceleration forces to counteract the lateral inclination of the vehicle. This results in an extremely comfortable and sporty driving experience, combined with outstanding agility throughout the driving speed range, as well as optimal cornering and balanced load change behaviour. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is fitted with power steering Plus, a speed-sensitive steering system. It becomes tighter at higher speeds, so that the steering remains accurate. At lower speeds, however, the system permits effortless reversing and parking manoeuvres. The new Cayenne Turbo S makes its number one position plain by subtle but unmistakable visual features. Distinctive features such as the widened wheel arches and the roof spoiler, both painted in body color, particularly stand out.
Numerous exterior elements, such as the entire air intake grille including the fins and the headlight housing, are painted in glossy black as standard. The lower shell and the mirror arms also come with the noble-looking finish. The standard 21-inch 911 Turbo II wheels with coloured Porsche crest are also painted in glossy black on the inside. The two tailpipes in polished aluminum with two outlets each are another eye-catcher at the rear end. A new optional extra for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus, which comes with black bi-xenon headlights. The new PDLS Plus includes automatic main beam control and a junction light function over the previous active headlight system PDLS. The automatic main beam control detects the light sources of vehicles ahead and oncoming vehicles by means of a camera mounted on the interior mirror, and automatically switches between low and high beam light. The system is activated at a speed of 65 km/h to prevent turning on of the high beams within built-up areas.