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← Porsche Cayenne · 2002-2010 · 955/957

Porsche Cayenne 955/957

Headline trim: Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 V8 — 542 bhp, 0-62 in 5.0s.

Porsche Cayenne 955/957 press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
542 bhp
0–60
5.0 s
Top speed
174 mph
MPG
19.0 mpg
Used
£3,500-£15,000

Strengths

  • Saved Porsche financially
  • Permanent AWD
  • Turbo S 4.8 V8

Weaknesses

  • Coolant pipe failures
  • Air suspension cost
  • Heavy fuel

Notable tech

  • PL71 platform (VW Touareg / Audi Q7 sibling)
  • VR6 / V8 / 4.8 V8 / 4.8 TT V8
  • 5-speed manual / 6AT (Tiptronic)
  • Permanent AWD
  • Air suspension option
  • Cardan shaft to front

Common issues

  • Coolant pipes
  • Air suspension
  • Cardan bearing
  • Transfer case

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across 955/957's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Cayenne V6 (3.2)
BHP247
Torque310 Nm
0–608.1 s
Top133 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cayenne V6 (3.6)
BHP290
Torque385 Nm
0–608.1 s
Top141 mph
MPG22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cayenne S V8 (4.5)
BHP340
Torque420 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top150 mph
MPG19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Cayenne S V8 (4.8)
BHP385
Torque500 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Cayenne GTS V8 (4.8)
BHP405
Torque500 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top157 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Cayenne Turbo V8 (4.8 TT)
BHP493
Torque700 Nm
0–605.1 s
Top171 mph
MPG19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Cayenne Turbo S V8 (4.8 TT)
BHP542
Torque750 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top174 mph
MPG19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
Cayenne Diesel V6 (3.0 TDI)
BHP240
Torque550 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top133 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT