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24 messages,  Last post on Nov 17, 2010 at 10:48 AM

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Article comments for First Look: Porsche Cayenne Hybrid - For several years, Porsche has been researching hybrid powertrains with VW and Audi, studying the technology with an eye toward improved fuel-efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction. In 2005, work began in earnest on a production-ready Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. (more)

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#19 of 24 5 years later? by steve_ HOST

Oct 29, 2010 (11:21 am)

"The 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid will be released next month! The company's first hybrid vehicle will wear a sticker price of $68,695, $21,020 more than the $47,675 the base Cayenne."
 
2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Hitting Dealers in November (Inside Line)

#20 of 24 Re: 5 years later? [steve_] by wwest

Nov 03, 2010 (11:36 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Oct 29, 2010 11:21 am)
IMMHO ~300HP is more than enough for the Cayenne.
 
Especially considering the low end torque an electric motor makes available.
 
So give me a Cayenne hybrid with a N/A DFI V6 engine but with a couple of throttle body fuel injectors to keep the intake valves clean and I'll offer up a purchase deposit.

#21 of 24 Re: 5 years later? [wwest] by tidester

Nov 03, 2010 (11:46 am)

Replying to: wwest (Nov 03, 2010 11:36 am)
IMMHO ~300HP is more than enough for the Cayenne.
 
The Cayenne weighs in at about 4,600 pounds which would seem to require an abundance of horsepower. So what is the basis for your most humble opinion? Just curious!
 
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#22 of 24 Re: 5 years later? [tidester] by wwest

Nov 03, 2010 (1:22 pm)

Replying to: tidester (Nov 03, 2010 11:46 am)
My '92 Jeep Cherokee Limited, RWD/AWD/4WD/4X4, seemed to get along just fine with only 190HP out of its straight six.Numerous wintertime trips to Boise and Great Falls included. And today its still going strong out on a wheat and cattle ranch in north centrel MT.
 
"Abundance of HP" often operates to your detriment in the very wintertime conditions, ON-ROAD conditions, for which most of us purchase an SUV with R/awd or even F/awd.
 
Don't know the weight but our '92 LS400, of which I remain quite pleased, has only 248HP.
 
That "snow mode" button.....

#23 of 24 Re: 5 years later? [wwest] by tidester

Nov 03, 2010 (4:58 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Nov 03, 2010 1:22 pm)
My '92 Jeep Cherokee Limited ...
 
That would be about 1400 pound lighter than the Cayenne. 30% more weight probably requires 30% more horsepower which gets you substantially closer to 300 hp.
 
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#24 of 24 Customer service is dead by leffel

Nov 17, 2010 (10:48 am)

The new Porsche Cayenne delivery has been halted. Porsche has not given customers or dealers accurate information. The first shipment of cars scheduled for 15 November are being held in ports until an unspecified electrical problem can be resolved. Customers and dealerships are not being given timely information regarding these issues. No official word on a schedule adjustment has been made so customers are being left to fend for themselves and adjust their plans around the porsche secret.

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