Porsche CAYENNE Brochure page 34

Precision in design.
Precision on the road.
Front axle. location is more accurate and
agility is enhanced, with minimal
A powerful and responsive engine disturbance on uneven surfaces.
requires an equally responsive
chassis. The subframe is secured on
rubber mountings that minimise
The front axle on all four Cayenne road noise and thus enhance
models features subframe-mounted the engine acoustics.
double wishbone suspension with
high-mounted upper arms. By Made from lightweight high-
raising the top wishbones, wheel strength steel, the front
suspension subframe is specially
Front axle (Cayenne Turbo)
constructed to increase the
rigidity of the car.
The resulting benefits include
greater stability, greater comfort
and even greater active and
passive safety. In the event
of an accident, the subframe
deforms in a predefined manner
to provide additional protection
for the passenger compartment.
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Rear axle. The lower suspension links and
track rods have a special sheet
A balanced chassis is essential steel construction offering greater
on any car and one of the major strength. The upper links are
challenges in vehicle design. located high in the wheel arches
and can therefore be made from
On all four Cayenne models, we lightweight forged aluminium.
solved this problem using multi-
link rear suspension. Ideal for The suspension struts are angled
performance road and track to allow longer suspension travel
use, it also copes well with the and create a deeper and wider
extremely high towing and cargo area. As well as providing
carrying loads that are possible additional space, the car is easier
with each Cayenne. to load. A key advantage of the
Rear axle (Cayenne Turbo)
rear axle design is its ability to
minimise dive and squat under
acceleration and braking. It also
uses active toe-angle control to
improve mid-corner stability and
compensate for sudden load
transfer, e.g., lift-off oversteer.
In short: a chassis you would
expect from Porsche. Specially
developed in Weissach.
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Chassis