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450 horses Why?
450 horses in the porsche cayanne turbo according to a new commercial. Seems like suv overkill.
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Sounds bout right to me.
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It needs 450hp to get its bulk moving,
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It performs like a Boxster S, but weighs nearly 5200 lbs. It needs the horses to keep the power/weight ratio adequate.
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it weighs as much as a suburban or yukon xl but in a smaller form!
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I heard a suggestion that the Cayanne is a test platform for Porsches new V8 race motor.
Seems a reasonably sound accusation.
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I had the pleasure of "attempting" to run with Cayanne turbo. Pulled up next to him on the 5 in my 914 and gave him the "look". I got SMOKED! We were going about 70mph when he hit it. Squatted down and left me. The only other SUV that made me envious like that was the Typhoon I once raced going to Vegas. Now that would be an interesting match, a Typhoon and a Cayanne.
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I watched in awe as a Cayenne turbo kicked butt at an AX at Irwindale speedway a couple months ago. There were plenty of fast cars there that day and he ended up in the top 5 fastest times of the day. nuff said.
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It's rather remarkable isn't it? For reasons that escape me, it bothers some of the 911 owners that the Cayenne can perform as it does. If I could have but one it would be one of the 996's (after the CGT, of course--mid engine like the 914), but one has to be in awe of an SUV that performs as the Cayenne S does.
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5200lbs!! Holy ***** Batman.......thats a boat. A very expensive high performance boat, but a boat none the less. My '75 1/2 ton Ford pickup with a 351 Cleveland only weighs about 5K.
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12-29-2003, 10:28 AM
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As a kicker it's actually one of the larger SUV's out there.
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I watched a Cayenne Turbo race a Vette on Sunset the other night, and it was pretty even. I don't really even know what to say except awesome. Finally the soccer dad's of America can be proud of their kiddie-wagons.
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Even without the turbo 340hp isnt bad.
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So... anyone make engine mounts yet?
914/8.... 450hp.. you'd be the envy of the rice burners!!! |
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The Cayanne isn’t that heavy a 1995 BMW 525i weighs 6000 pounds.
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6000 lb 525i? I dont think so..
My dad's diesel crewcab doesnt even weigh 6000lbs. |
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12-29-2003, 03:19 PM
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That's a little heavy for only one. Probably closer to 3300 pounds for the five series sedan.
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My roommate's 69' Riviera with a 430 V8 only weighs 5100 or so.
PS - Per Porsche, Cayenne S Curb Weight - 4,949 lbs
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3483 lbs. acording to edmunds.
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Sorry By Bad 4750 pounds
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72 and 73 Porsche 914 x 2 1.9 and 2.0
