Is there a problem with my Porsche Cayenne engine?
BACKGROUND:If you are reading this, then you probably do not need to be told about the problem with some Cayenne motors that cause their pistons to gall against their cylinder walls. We have had blocks in here for repair from 2002 through 2012, all models. The damage is severe, and the engine must be rebuilt.
What’s the price of a 2008 Porsche Cayenne?
Keep the options in check, though, and a base 2008 Cayenne S is only $780 more than the previous gen. That’s just $17.33 per additional horse, which is some of the cheapest horsepower anywhere on the market, even if it is heavy horsepower.
When did the Porsche Cayenne’s get a face lift?
From the Archive: A more-powerful Porsche SUV still confuses, but now it’s quicker. From the September 2007 issue of Car and Driver. Porsche’s Cayenne, the Porsche so few enthusiasts get but many consumers buy, receives more than just a face lift for 2008.
What kind of pistons does a Porsche Cayenne use?
Then we also manufacture a completely new set of matching forged pistons for your Cayenne, with a custom wrist pin provided so these new pistons will work with your stock Cayenne connecting rod. These forged pistons are made for us by Wiseco, and they are top-quality. New Nikasil-compatible piston rings are also provided.
What was new for Porsche Cayenne in 2008?
Also new for 2008 is the optional $3510 Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, which consists of a pair of active anti-roll bars meant to counteract body roll.
How much horsepower does a Porsche Cayenne’s have?
After all these changes, the V-8 in a Porsche Cayenne S now puts out 385 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, gains of 45 horsepower and 59 pound-feet.
From the Archive: A more-powerful Porsche SUV still confuses, but now it’s quicker. From the September 2007 issue of Car and Driver. Porsche’s Cayenne, the Porsche so few enthusiasts get but many consumers buy, receives more than just a face lift for 2008.
Which is better a Porsche Cayenne or a Mercedes?
If an ML and a Cayenne ever find themselves side by side at a red light, we can only assume egos will be clashing conservatively, meaning the 5-to-60-mph rolling start will probably be the more important number. Advantage: Mercedes. So you might want to think twice about that Turbo.