Chassis - Porsche CAYENNE DIESEL Brochure

Sure-footed traction for even the
most demanding terrain.

Chassis.

The new Cayenne Diesel not only the new Cayenne Diesel remains
boasts outstanding performance mobile in soft ground and performs
and efficiency. Its steering is precise, better when towing a heavy trailer
its chassis sporty. Yet it doesn't load.
compromise on comfort or safety –
whatever the terrain. The standard Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) is an electronic
The standard Porsche Traction control system to help stabilise
Management (PTM) – an intelligent the vehicle (and trailer, if fitted) in
permanent all-wheel drive system – hazardous road scenarios and to
transmits the power from the new increase handling safety. In addition
Cayenne Diesel to the road with to anti-lock braking (ABS), PSM
optimum precision and control. includes two other functions that
PTM actively distributes engine help reduce braking distances:
torque precisely where it is needed. electronic brake prefill readies the
Thanks to the PTM low-range mode, braking system by increasing the
where all gear ratios are reduced, pressure in the brake lines. The
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brake assist function then provides
the required brake pressure to
ensure maximum deceleration in
the event of an emergency stop.
Porsche Stability Management
notably enhances handling safety.
Air suspension featuring self-
levelling, ride-height control and
Porsche Active Suspension Manage-
ment (PASM) is available as an
option. The self-levelling facility instrument cluster and on a separate
maintains a constant ground clear- LED display on the centre console.
ance, regardless of vehicle load.
With the ride-height control on the The optional PASM (only available
centre console, you can easily vary in conjunction with air suspension)
the ground clearance. The current is an electronic damping control
ride-height setting is indicated in the system. It offers continuous, active
adjustment of individual damping
forces based on current road
conditions and driving style, thus
enhancing handling safety and ride differential. This differential can
comfort. The driver has a choice also be manually locked for the
of three setup modes: 'Comfort', toughest off-road conditions.
'Normal' and 'Sport'.
The new Cayenne Diesel. A match
For extreme off-road use, there's for even the most difficult terrain –
the optional Off-road Technology with the comfort and safety typical
package. As well as increasing of Porsche.
underbody protection, it includes
an electronically variable rear
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