I heard from respectable source that economy version of Cayenne is coming soon. It has 3,2 liter 250 hp engine, probably development of 3.0 liter Touareg 220 hp engine.

 

The V6 is a part of the Cayenne plan, however, the decision to bring it to the US market has not yet been taken.
It's out there, but where, when, and how much are still up in the air.
J

 

If only they could drop in a flat-6 mated to a ZF 6-speed manual tranny.

 

I expect the V6 will bring with it a six speed manual. Perhaps VW/Porsche will also agree to put a manual box behind the V8.

I don't think Porsche and VW are sharing engines at all. VW gets their engines from Audi (at least the V8, TDi and W12) but I haven't read anything about the V6.

If Mr Porsche is silly enough to introduce a 250hp 5000lb SUV, the company will surely have lost its collective mind.

Looking at the range of power from every other V6 SUV, I'd expect Porsche would put the V6 very close to 300hp and bump the V8 to say 360 in an update model to keep pace with competitors.

Note that Infiniti reports that their V6 (FX35) isn't selling while their V8 (FX45) is doing well. I'd have to imagine that, in the entry-level luxury class, Lexus and Acura are planning a V8 to repel the FX45.

There is a group of buyers thinking -- forget the V8, forget the low-range mountain-climbing and forget the mini-van and forget the station-wagon. These buyers are looking at a V6 crossover and for the last two years, they've bought Japanese vehicles. I don't think any of the luxury SUV makers are attempting to attract these buyers.

The V6 Cayenne is the Boxster: "How cheaply can Porsche sell the Porsche experience without upsetting the buyers that want to spend $70K on a sports car?"

Whatever it takes, I hope that the research at Porsche is valid. If they're wrong, just how long will it take for VW to quietly move in and make an offer Porsche can't refuse? A year? Five years? Look at the trophy room of VW now: Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti? Others?

Well, that's enough from Chicken Little for today ...

 

According to the PET, the engine will have 177kW (240HP).
It will be offered with 6speed and Tip .

 

It's already been decided...? Wow...Will 240HP be able to pull that monster?

BTW: Is there a chrome grill avail. for the Pepper? My mom is thinking of a Turbo, and she wants it all chrome, or no chrome!

 

Mike.. here you go..
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Kevin -

How much did you pay Mike to ask that question? That was a brilliant response to a question that I thought was completely out of left field (no offense Mike).

 

Acutally Tim, I really wanted to know I got this weird habit of just asking questions RIGHT as they come up, and I guess i asked the right time

--No Offense taken Tim

Mike

 

I hope you didn't really think that...as I read your message over I feel as if you aren't saying it goodheartedly...

 

I think that just by the fact that current "base" model Cayenne is an "S" version indicates that Porsche intended all along to introduce a lower priced/HP model in the future.

 

I really believe that nonexistant Cayenne Turbo 3,2 shoud be real winner. Engine in lighter than 4,5 V8 version and turbocharging should give at least 350 hp output and nice torque. Carrera TT has specific output 117 HP/litre so, in that case it should be even 370 hp in Cayenne 3,2 TT case???

 

With two turbos and intercooler, it won't necessarily be any lighter.

 

A 240hp 5000lb car. I do not think that is even remotely likely from any maker except Ford and Chev. If Porsche does this, I'm selling my shares and I won't buy back in until they revive their motorsport competition and go back to their origins and release a sports car with super car performance at a fraction of other super car prices.

 

I tolaly aagre with you Carrera GT