2008 Porsche Cayenne - Car and Driver
Porsche is in the enviable position of not having to update its product lineup very often because in recent years there have been record numbers of Porsche buyers. So, it's something of an event when Porsche announces a major change to one of its models, this one being the Cayenne, which made its debut in 2003. Porsche claims that the 2008 Cayenne is the "second generation" of the pricey SUV. Visible changes include new headlights, front air intakes, redesigned exterior rearview mirrors, a larger rear decklid spoiler, new taillights, rear undercarriage diffuser, and redesigned exhaust tips. Though these are obviously cosmetic redesigns, Porsche says they combine for a "significant improvement of aerodynamics," with the Cayenne's drag coefficient down from 0. 38 (V-6 model) and 0. 39 (V-8 models) to 0. 35 on all versions of the 2008... The base Cayenne's original 3. 2-liter V-6, which was good for 247 horsepower, is replaced by a 3. 6-liter six that's rated at 290 hp. The mid-line S model's previous 340 hp, normally aspirated, 4. 5-liter V-8 is trumped by a 4. 8-liter V-8 that... Source: www.caranddriver.com
