Porsche CAYENNE Brochure page 48

Safety is more than skin deep.
Bodyshell construction.
Our ongoing development of the With its combination of high
lightweight steel body is key to the strength and consistent deformation
rigidity of the Porsche Cayenne. properties, the multiphase steel
The triple-skin structure with used throughout the body fulfils two
robust three-box sections provides key safety requirements. Tailored
exceptional strength and occupant blanks are employed in a number
protection, particularly in the of areas to form effective crash
all-important roof area. protection structures, e.g., around
the longitudinal members and roof
In the event of an accident, a rails.
system of side and cross-members
at the front of the car helps to Result: the Cayenne models comply
channel impact energy in a safe with all legal requirements for all
and predetermined manner. Energy types of crash protection, including
is absorbed by a three-tier frontal, side, diagonal and rear
deformation zone that shields the impact, as well as roll-over damage
passenger cell. In areas with only and frontal or side post impact.
limited capacity for deformation,
the interior is protected by high-
tensile steel reinforcements,
including side intrusion beams in
each of the doors.
Passive safety: bodyshell
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Super high-strength steel
High-strength steel
Sheet steel
Aluminium
Tailored blanks
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Safety