PORSCHE'S NEW FAMILY CAR' A 165-MPH SUV
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PORSCHE'S NEW FAMILY CAR' A 165-MPH SUV
PORSCHE'S NEW FAMILY CAR' A 165-MPH SUV
Lisa Marsh
05/25/2002
New York Post
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Copyright (c) 2002, N.Y.P. Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Are soccer moms ready for this new roadster?
Strap in the kids and let her rip!Porsche is entering the SUV market with a vehicle that will reach speeds of 165 mph on the open road. The Porsche Cayenne is possibly the fastest and most technologically advanced SUV to hit the road anywhere in the world.
With a water-cooled V8 engine, this souped-up truck is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds, with a maximum speed of 150 mph. The Turbo version goes from 0 to 62 in 5.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 165 mph in a snap.
The company is introducing its Porsche Traction Management system in the Cayenne. It allows the permanent four-wheel-drive system to automatically control the distribution of power to the front and rear wheels based on driving conditions.
The car's suspension is also adjustable, with six settings, to accommodate the demands of on- and off-road driving. Manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, Porsche will produce a mere 25,000 of the special SUVs.
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* Acceleration: Cayenne S: 0 to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds, Turbo in 5.6 seconds, V8 engine
* Top Speed: Cayenne S: 150 mph, Turbo: 165 mph
* Cost: $75,000 range
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Lisa Marsh
05/25/2002
New York Post
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Copyright (c) 2002, N.Y.P. Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Are soccer moms ready for this new roadster?
Strap in the kids and let her rip!Porsche is entering the SUV market with a vehicle that will reach speeds of 165 mph on the open road. The Porsche Cayenne is possibly the fastest and most technologically advanced SUV to hit the road anywhere in the world.
With a water-cooled V8 engine, this souped-up truck is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds, with a maximum speed of 150 mph. The Turbo version goes from 0 to 62 in 5.6 seconds, reaching a top speed of 165 mph in a snap.
The company is introducing its Porsche Traction Management system in the Cayenne. It allows the permanent four-wheel-drive system to automatically control the distribution of power to the front and rear wheels based on driving conditions.
The car's suspension is also adjustable, with six settings, to accommodate the demands of on- and off-road driving. Manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, Porsche will produce a mere 25,000 of the special SUVs.
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* Acceleration: Cayenne S: 0 to 62 mph in 7.2 seconds, Turbo in 5.6 seconds, V8 engine
* Top Speed: Cayenne S: 150 mph, Turbo: 165 mph
* Cost: $75,000 range
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05-30-2002, 07:06 PM
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also just released...
"Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) today announced the launch of the first phase of the Cayenne Crossing Initiative, a multi-year program designed to reclaim some of America's most historic roads. James Brolin, Porsche enthusiast and chair of the program, joined PCNA and a group of dedicated volunteers to begin the restoration of Clark's Grade on Tuesday, May 28. The Grade, located in the San Bernardino National Forest, is the historic trail that leads to Big Bear Lake, a California tourist attraction that has been treasured for decades."
I'm thinking maybe a "Trail & Track" stage race for those who like both flavors (Country AND Western as some of us cyclists describe it) of competition Porsches.
"Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) today announced the launch of the first phase of the Cayenne Crossing Initiative, a multi-year program designed to reclaim some of America's most historic roads. James Brolin, Porsche enthusiast and chair of the program, joined PCNA and a group of dedicated volunteers to begin the restoration of Clark's Grade on Tuesday, May 28. The Grade, located in the San Bernardino National Forest, is the historic trail that leads to Big Bear Lake, a California tourist attraction that has been treasured for decades."
I'm thinking maybe a "Trail & Track" stage race for those who like both flavors (Country AND Western as some of us cyclists describe it) of competition Porsches.
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Laws of physics cannot be discounted. I, for one am scared spitless by something this tall with a high C of G going that fast. Especially being driven by a soccer mom with big hair, a celphone in her ear and 2.4 anklebiters in the back (not to mention sixteen bags of groceries, Rover, and bad news on that phone).
What chance do any of us have in our little two doors?
Bob S.
What chance do any of us have in our little two doors?
Bob S.
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"Are soccer moms ready for this new roadster?
Strap in the kids and let her rip!Porsche is entering the SUV market with a vehicle that will reach speeds of 165 mph on the open road"
when I read that, I just felt really sad. now "soccer moms" can dive their kids around in a porsche. pretty sad. Look at the level that porsche has been brought down to.
BIG MISTAKE
Strap in the kids and let her rip!Porsche is entering the SUV market with a vehicle that will reach speeds of 165 mph on the open road"
when I read that, I just felt really sad. now "soccer moms" can dive their kids around in a porsche. pretty sad. Look at the level that porsche has been brought down to.
BIG MISTAKE
06-04-2002, 01:17 AM
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Bob S... I don't think my chances out there will suffer when the C is unleashed, given the training I've received sharing the road w/ all manner of tractor trailers, trucks, pick-ups, buses, lesser-capable SUVs, & similar detritus. In fact, one might argue we may be (relatively) safer. Don't be scared, be prepared.
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How many of us have seen these "soccer moms" ( 
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It's the ignorant businessmen that are bombing around downtown while talking on their cellphones and trying to look important that we have to worry about. Most of those guys don't give a **** about any drivers other than themselves. Heck, one of them rearended my Jeep XJ at a stoplight, then went on to tell me that I was at fault. He didn't even hang up his cellphone while yelling at me. I think he was just pissed because his ML had all kinds of front end damage, and my XJ (with it's Tomken rear bumper) had no damage at all, except for some scratches that his insurance company was kind enough to fix.
I think it's funny how everyone seems hellbent on finding all the dumbest little things to complain about with the Cayenne.
Besides, if someone actually wants to use their vehicle to it's full potential, then I don't see a problem.
) racing around in their 347hp BMW X5 4.6is, or their Mercedes ML55? That's right. None. Even though they have the power, most people won't be using it. Why would the Cayenne be any different? If the moms are hauling the kids around, they won't be driving with the hammer down all thew time. They'll be puttering around jabbering on the cellphone and controlling their kids. It's the ignorant businessmen that are bombing around downtown while talking on their cellphones and trying to look important that we have to worry about. Most of those guys don't give a **** about any drivers other than themselves. Heck, one of them rearended my Jeep XJ at a stoplight, then went on to tell me that I was at fault. He didn't even hang up his cellphone while yelling at me. I think he was just pissed because his ML had all kinds of front end damage, and my XJ (with it's Tomken rear bumper) had no damage at all, except for some scratches that his insurance company was kind enough to fix.
I think it's funny how everyone seems hellbent on finding all the dumbest little things to complain about with the Cayenne.
Besides, if someone actually wants to use their vehicle to it's full potential, then I don't see a problem.
06-04-2002, 12:36 PM
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Dan:
I did see almost precisely what I described, travelling south on Lake Avenue near Kodak Park in Rochester NY two years ago. Woman in a SUV; two kids in the back, celphone. In traffic, she reached back to swat one of the kids, lost control and wound up against the wall of a Kodak Park building. Thank God she lost control to the right rather than the left intoo oncoming traffic!!
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I did see almost precisely what I described, travelling south on Lake Avenue near Kodak Park in Rochester NY two years ago. Woman in a SUV; two kids in the back, celphone. In traffic, she reached back to swat one of the kids, lost control and wound up against the wall of a Kodak Park building. Thank God she lost control to the right rather than the left intoo oncoming traffic!!
Bob S.
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06-04-2002, 03:29 PM
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<<"Manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, Porsche will produce a mere 25,000 of the special SUVs.">>
A MERE 25,000??? That's twice as many 968's were ever produced over a four year run....as many 951's as were produced over seven years....and about as many Boxsters and 996's are currently produced annually.
These are huge production numbers for Porsche. By 2003, Porsche will produce more trucks than sports cars. <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />
A MERE 25,000??? That's twice as many 968's were ever produced over a four year run....as many 951's as were produced over seven years....and about as many Boxsters and 996's are currently produced annually.
These are huge production numbers for Porsche. By 2003, Porsche will produce more trucks than sports cars. <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />
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[quote]Originally posted by Bob S.:
<strong>Dan:
I did see almost precisely what I described, travelling south on Lake Avenue near Kodak Park in Rochester NY two years ago. Woman in a SUV; two kids in the back, celphone. In traffic, she reached back to swat one of the kids, lost control and wound up against the wall of a Kodak Park building. Thank God she lost control to the right rather than the left intoo oncoming traffic!!
Bob S.</strong><hr></blockquote>
True enough, but this kind of stupidity isn't an SUV phenomenom. I've seen this kind of dumbass driving in all kinds of vehicles. Unfortunately, including one of my 911 customers.
But this is one of the reasons I think cellphones are a bad idea. Most people just can't handle the extra responsibility. The phone rings and their brains disappear. Of course, the same could be said for car stereos and children as well.
Anyway...
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<strong>Dan:
I did see almost precisely what I described, travelling south on Lake Avenue near Kodak Park in Rochester NY two years ago. Woman in a SUV; two kids in the back, celphone. In traffic, she reached back to swat one of the kids, lost control and wound up against the wall of a Kodak Park building. Thank God she lost control to the right rather than the left intoo oncoming traffic!!
Bob S.</strong><hr></blockquote>
True enough, but this kind of stupidity isn't an SUV phenomenom. I've seen this kind of dumbass driving in all kinds of vehicles. Unfortunately, including one of my 911 customers.
But this is one of the reasons I think cellphones are a bad idea. Most people just can't handle the extra responsibility. The phone rings and their brains disappear. Of course, the same could be said for car stereos and children as well.
Anyway...
<img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />
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Dan,
I agree with most of what you say. However, the key is the sheer MASS of most of these SUVs vs. the average coupe or sedan. Had the lady I observed veered left rather than right she could have possibly killed someone driving a standard sedan. Plus, there is no uniform bumper height rule for trucks and their derivations. So, more than once I have had the opportunity to see first hand severe physical damage done when a high bumpered vehicle rides into the passenger compartment of lesser vehicles. Gets very messy. Working trucks are a necessity to those who require them for hauling on a regular basis. SUVs are a convenience and a status symbol. "What do I do with my three kids my dog and groceries?" Anyone remember station wagons? They were stretched out sedans capable of holding everything an SUV does and in most cases a lot more(I know of no SUV that will carry a load of plywood sheets with the tailgate closed). In an accident station wagons gave the other guy a sporting chance. SUVs on the other hand are exempt from some federal safety standards: they are high, unstable, make it difficult for standard vehicles to see around and in many cases give the driver an "attitude" of superiority, leading to dangerous manuevers. Study up on single car accidents and see what kind of vehicle tends to roll over and self destruct. (Hint...It ain't a standard family sedan and it aint even the standard pickup).
Sorry, can't buy into the suburban gas guzzling frenzy that so many seem to have bought into.
Other than that...Cheers!!
Bob S.
I agree with most of what you say. However, the key is the sheer MASS of most of these SUVs vs. the average coupe or sedan. Had the lady I observed veered left rather than right she could have possibly killed someone driving a standard sedan. Plus, there is no uniform bumper height rule for trucks and their derivations. So, more than once I have had the opportunity to see first hand severe physical damage done when a high bumpered vehicle rides into the passenger compartment of lesser vehicles. Gets very messy. Working trucks are a necessity to those who require them for hauling on a regular basis. SUVs are a convenience and a status symbol. "What do I do with my three kids my dog and groceries?" Anyone remember station wagons? They were stretched out sedans capable of holding everything an SUV does and in most cases a lot more(I know of no SUV that will carry a load of plywood sheets with the tailgate closed). In an accident station wagons gave the other guy a sporting chance. SUVs on the other hand are exempt from some federal safety standards: they are high, unstable, make it difficult for standard vehicles to see around and in many cases give the driver an "attitude" of superiority, leading to dangerous manuevers. Study up on single car accidents and see what kind of vehicle tends to roll over and self destruct. (Hint...It ain't a standard family sedan and it aint even the standard pickup).
Sorry, can't buy into the suburban gas guzzling frenzy that so many seem to have bought into.
Other than that...Cheers!!
Bob S.
