More details of the upcoming Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid
After we received some news today regarding the Geneva Motor Show debut of the new Cayenne Diesel, Porsche also released more details of its upcoming Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. The new vehicle is powered by a supercharged Audi 3.0-liter V6 engine with Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) capable to deliver 333 hp and 324 lb-ft of torque from 2,900 to 5,300, rpm but also a 52 hp three-phase synchronous electric motor that produces up to 221 lb-ft of torque and also acts as an alternator.
Both of the engines are connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Also on board is a 154-lb. no-maintenance 38 kW nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery, measuring 13.7' x 24.9' x 11.5' and found in the spare tire well. According to the manufacturer the new vehicle will hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.8 seconds and will emit 20% less CO2 than comparable combustion engine vehicles with similar power output.
With the electric motor installed the vehicle can hit an impressive 86 mph (138 km/h) without even use the combustion engine. The Cayenne S Hybrid will use less than 9 liters/100 km. Porsche assures us that the new hybrid system will be available also for the new Porsche Panamera gran-turismo!
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