The 10 year anniversary of Porsche’s Leipzig plant is being celebrated with a production milestone of 100,000 second generation Cayenne.

“Ten years ago the success story of Porsche Leipzig startet,” said Wolfgang Leimgruber, Member of the Executive Board of Production and Logistics of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. “What was a greenfield site, today ranks among the most modern car plants in the world. In addition to the Cayenne, Leipzig is also where Porsche produces the very successful Panamera luxury saloon, approximately 70,000 units of which have now rolled off the production line. That is why more than 93,800 vehicles left the Porsche plant in Leipzig in 2011, more than in any year before,”

The 100,000 pure white Porsche Cayenne with a V8 unit is on its way to Brazil.

- By: Omar Rana

It has just been confirmed by Porsche that the U.S. is getting two new models, to follow behind the 911 Carrera Cabriolet’s upcoming premier at next week’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show.

Already available in Europe, the Cayenne Diesel will be powered by a slightly faster version of the motor found in the TDI variants of the Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. With 15-hp over the Q7 at 240hp, the 406 lb-ft of torque still remains the same on the 3.0-liter V6.

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As for the Cajun, expect to see the Porsche share much of its existence with the Audi Q5. Production of the Porsche Cajun will begin in 2013.

- By: Alexandra Koken

It’s not everyday you see a fleet of Porsche car rolling down the street – well, unless it’s December 18 in Qatar. During the celebration of Qatar National Day, which celebrates the Arab states independence, the police hopped in their Porsche interceptors and decided to show them off to the crowd.

Of course, it should be noted that Qatar Holdings is a major investor in Volkswagen AG and Porsche SE.

Check out the video after the jump.

- By: Omar Rana

With no modifications to power at all, ASMA leaves the focus of the tune on the aesthetics. A carbon-fiber wide-body aero kit was fitted to the car that changes the look of the Cayenne with lines that stand out, and noticeable size difference.

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A new front bumper has been added with LED daytime running lights, along with a new hood, side skirts, wheel arch extensions, redesigned rear bumper that includes two tailpipes fitted to the center, a tailgate and a roof spoiler. A set of 22-inch alloy wheels have also been added in black.

- By: Alexandra Koken

The Russian tuner debuted the car at the Top Line 2011 exhibition, with a kit that includes fender flairs, side skirts, front and rear bumpers, hood, and liftgate and roof spoilers. The rest of the body is coated in grey paint.

Inside, the Cayenne II has been heavily modified with only carbon fiber components.

Starting with the Cayenne Turbo motor, Topcar included a remapped ecu, a sports exhaust system and air filter, a light set of wheels, and Brembo breaks for stopping power.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Called the Vorsteiner V-CT kit, it features several new body parts such as a new front and rear bumper, a carbon-fiber front and rear spoiler, a rear diffuser and side skirts.

The kit will be available for all Cayenne models, including the Hybrid. Also included in the package is an upgraded titanium exhaust waste disposal complete with quad-pipes. And to complete the package, Vorsteiner fitted their own special multispoke forged alloys.

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Pricing and release date have yet to be announced as this is just a quick preview.

Kind of reminds us of the Eterniti Hemera.

- By: Chris Chin

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo kit, called the TA 058/T2, puts out enough power to cut the 0-62 time down by a half a second to 4.2 seconds. It comes with new turbos, manifolds, and sport air filter. Carbon fiber accents have also been added around the motor for visual effect.

Techart’s Porsche Panamera Turbo kit also includes Techart turbos and air filter, and bring the motor up to a power output of 630-hp, with 649 lb-ft of torque. The 0-62mph time is dropped to 3.7 seconds on this version.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Known as the Hemera Concept, the model is expected to enter production in 2012. It will be hand-built in London and will feature a “limousine-like rear cabin, including twin electric reclining seats, iPads and a drinks chiller, giving customers the option of being chauffeured as well as driving.”

While Eterniti Motors still has to released full details of the technical specs of the Hemera, it did say that it will produce 620-hp and will have a top speed of more than 180 mph.

Our take: Judging by the images, Eterniti Motors is just taking a Porsche Cayenne and adding its own touch to it.

- By: Omar Rana

Porsche is planning to increase production of the Cayenne next year after sales of the model increased by 37 percent in the first half of 2011. The demand for the new Porsche Cayenne caused delivery times to peak to as much as 12 months in markets like China.

Porsche wants waiting time to be no longer than six months.

“We’re now looking into ways we can expand production capacity to be able to serve our customers more quickly,” said Bernhard Maier, Porsche’s sales chief.

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Maier said that the output for the Cayenne will increase by 10 percent to 20 percent starting in 2012.

Porsche plans on doubling sales to about 200,000 units by 2018 with the help of a new SUV called the Porsche Cajun.

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- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News

There are always tuning firms that really go the extra mile and most of the time, the efforts put out to tune expensive cars can be a hit or miss. For example, the Porsche Cayenne was a car I thought that had aesthetics that were just as confusing as its purpose. And what Germany’s Lumma Design makes of a Porsche Cayenne is something that is just downright berserk… in a good way.

Lumma Design just released their latest tuning kit for the current Porsche SUV. It’s called the CLR 558 GT body kit, which sounds just as interesting as a bowl of pea soup but it’s definitely a lot more appealing than that.

Consisting of the usual, revised front bumpers with air intakes, a front spoiler with quad fogs, rear bumper with an integrated diffuser, a rear spoiler, side skirts, and pronounced wheel arches, it’s more of a reconstruction rather than a shot Botox.

Add a suspension lowered by 1.5 inches, a custom exhaust system and a reworked interior, you have the black-and-white Porsche Cayenne CLR 558 GT. Oh, I forgot to mention that it also has 22-inch wheels.

Lumma Design Porsche Cayenne II:

Press Release:

White pepper – Porsche Cayenne II by LUMMA Design

The Porsche Cayenne II is the logical continuation of its precedent model named Cayenne I with even cosmetic corrections, as e.g. the “takeover” of the headlamps looking like those of the Panamera, which, by the way also remembers the interior. The model No. II is a bit longer, increasing the wheelbase, with about 180 kg (400 lb.) less of weight, having nevertheless still about two metric tons.

The traditional tuning factory LUMMA Design from Winterlingen, Germany, presents with its interpretation of the new Cayenne, a SUV with conscious car body kit named CLR 558 GT, consisting in a spoiled front bumper with air inlet frames, which can be found together with diffusers on the rear bumper, front and rear wheel arch enlargements and side sills with door supports. Furthermore, there is an installation kit for fog lamps, optionally available in LED technics. The engine bonnet with its lateral air outlets is made of weight optimizing carbon/Kevlar.

Furthermore, LUMMA offers additional longish shaped daylight lamps, a rear spoiler lip in carbon or matching the paint work colored, an up to 40 mm (1 1/2 in.) lowering module for air suspended vehicles and a complete sports exhaust system with central 3-part stainless steel end pipe and sportive sound and, nevertheless only for export, adapted pre-muffler (only together with the mentioned above car body kit). Before describing the interior lets have a look at the multipart wheels in 10×22 in. rear and in front, with colored outer tire beds and tires in 295/30-22 including wheel spacing kit all around.

When opening the door, the two part aluminum pedals set for throttle and braking controls (all models with tiptronic) with milled foot pedals and integrated anti-slip rubber nobs are catching the eyes, the equally equipped with these anti-slip rubber nobs aluminum foot rest matching to them, as also the four part door sill panel set with illuminated LUMMA logo, for all models. The foot mat set with real leather bordering and the kick plate in real black leather decorate the LUMMA emblem. In the luggage compartment a trunk mat with loading edge protection and real black leather bordering catch equally attention, because here also is to be seen the already mentioned logo.

By this Porsche Cayenne II, the LUMMA team shows once more its known by precision craftmanship, because good traditions oblige. It may be mentioned that actually, the Winterlinger cars tuner develops diverse detail solutions for interior modifications of the Cayenne. Furthermore, at the instance of the 25th company anniversary of LUMMA, until the end of 2011, there will be put on wheels a suitable to this event “Jubilee Cayenne Edition”. There won’t be betrayed any details, but one may be justifiably curious about …

- By: Chris Chin

Many of you many think Porsche and Lamborghini as supercar competitors – well, you’d be wrong. Both brands are from different ends of the spectrum but may soon be joining forces on share platforms.

According to a new report, Porsche is providing Lamborghini with a new platform that will underpin its 4×4 SUV model and Estoque sedan models. As Porsche moves to finalize its merger with Volkswagen Group owned Lamborghini, we’ll see many collaborations such as this one here.

Insiders suggest that Italian automaker plans on using the Porsche Cayenne platform for its 4×4 SUV model and the Porsche Panamera platform for the Lamborghini Estoque sedan.

“Ferrari can’t follow into this market, because it has no links to SUVs at all,” a source said. “Lamborghini is entirely credible as an SUV maker, but it can’t do it alone. And as Porsche has shown it already knows how to do it, it makes sense to work together.”

- By: Roman Bronfenbrener

Source: AutoExpress

2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Porsche has released first-quarter results for the first time after shifting to calendar-year reporting to align its operations with VW (prior to that Porsche’s fiscal year previously ended on July 31). Porsche reported a first-quarter profit gain, crediting the redesigned and revamped Cayenne SUV.

Porsche’s earnings before interest and tax “more than doubled” to 496 million euros ($728 million). Sales increased 10 percent to 2.28 billion euros.

The Porsche Cayenne, the company’s best-selling model, increased 62 percent to 11,487 units in the first quarter. Sales of the Porsche Panamera fell 5.5 percent to 4,715 units along with the 911, which declined 17 percent to 4,750 units.

Porsche, which will be merging with Volkswagen AG, has plans to double sales to around 200,000 units a year by 2018. The upcoming Porsche Cajun is expected to play pivotal roll in the increase.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News

Porsche has announced some nice upgrades for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne lineup – mainly focusing on the Porsche Cayenne Diesel and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

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First up – the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Diesel gets even more efficient, some weight saving and a little increase in performance. Power still comes from a 3.0L V6 engine but a new efficient turbo pushes output to 245-hp. That allows the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Diesel to average an impressive 32 mpg in U.S. terms. 0 to 62 mph has been cut to 7.6 seconds (a reduction of 0.2 seconds) while top speed has been increased to 137 mph.

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The 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo now comes with a power kit that increases output to 540-hp with a maximum torque of 553 lb-ft. That allows it to run from 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds (improvement of 0.1 seconds) with a top speed of 176 mph.

Check out the press release for more details.

Press Release:

Cayenne Diesel with new engine: even more economical

Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is launching the Cayenne and Panamera model lines into the new model year with detailed improvements, additions and new options. First up is the Cayenne Diesel, with its second generation engine for even more efficiency. The three litre V6 retains the same bore and displacement but now delivers 245 hp (180 kW), 5 hp (3.7 kW) more than before, while consuming only 7.2 litres of diesel per 100 km (39 mpg imp.). At the same time, CO2 emissions have dropped six grams to 189 g/km. That puts the Cayenne Diesel back in pole position as the most economical Cayenne with the lowest carbon emissions. Naturally, the greater power has a knock-on effect on performance as well. For example, the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) has been cut to 7.6 seconds (minus 0.2 seconds) with top speed up two to 220 km/h (137 mph).

The improvements have been achieved through a package of measures, from the use of new materials to reduce weight, lower frictional resistance to a revamp of the injection system, along with a new turbocharger and enhanced thermal management. In detail, the crankshaft for example has been redesigned; fewer counterweights and hollow bores make it lighter and thus more free-revving than before. Direct injection pressure increased by 200 to a maximum of 2000 bar, with a direct impact on the quality of mixture formation. The variable geometry turbocharger is also a new design with optimised bearings and a new compressor wheel, which translates into improved response and greater efficiency. The package of measures also sliced 20 kilograms off the weight of the V6 engine, cutting the unladen weight of the Cayenne Diesel to 2080 kilograms.

Improvements to the Cayenne S Hybrid as well: It offers even more specific driving experiences thanks to modifications to the hybrid manager. If the conditions are right, it is now possible even from a cold start to drive and manoeuvre at low speed on electric power alone. Previously, driving and manoeuvring on electric power after starting the engine was only possible once the operating temperature had been reached.

The new model year also heralds the availability of new Porsche Exclusive options for the Cayenne models. As with the Panamera Turbo, a power kit is now on offer for the Cayenne Turbo as well, boosting the maximum power by 40 (29 kW) to 540 hp (397 kW). Maximum torque increases to 750 Nm. Performance also improves to 4.6 seconds (minus 0.1 s) for the sprint from 0 to 100 km (62 mph) and to a top speed of 281 km/h (176 mph). Fuel consumption and emissions remain unchanged: Even with the optional power kit, the Cayenne gets by on 11.5 litres per 100 kilometres (24.6 mpg imp.) in the NEDC, or 270 g/km CO2.

The increased power is partly achieved by two new turbochargers with titanium- aluminium turbine wheels and adjustments to the engine electronics, resulting in yet further perceptible improvements in the engine’s response. The greater power is not without consequences for the braking system. The cooling of the brakes has been further improved and the optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) provides deceleration courtesy of larger front brake discs, now with 420 millimetre diameter. An optional 20 inch collapsible spare wheel is available for vehicles equipped with this system.

In addition to the Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) and quad sports tailpipe look, other Porsche Exclusive options for the Cayenne’s exterior for the first time feature tinted LED rear lights.

For the Cayenne’s interior, Porsche Exclusive is also offering numerous new options for visual customisation for the coming model year, for example new decorative stitching and leather packages as well as the precious wood, Yachting Mahogany.

The offering is rounded off by the milled aluminium Tiptronic-S gear selector and new stainless steel and carbon door entry guards.

The range of options for the Panamera model line has also been enhanced. The Lane Change Assist system adapted from the Cayenne will be available from autumn 2011. It monitors the area behind and to the side of the vehicle as well as the blind spot and informs the driver via a signal in the exterior mirror if the system has located another vehicle in the adjacent lane. The Lane Change Assist system can be activated by a switch on the driver’s door and operates between 30 and 250 km/h (19 and 156 mph).

New Porsche Exclusive options for the Panamera exterior are Bi-Xenon main headlights in black including Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) as well as a redesigned sports tailpipe. An additional novelty is the “wireless Internet access” option. From June 2011 onwards this will allow you to go online in the Panamera.

- By: Omar Rana

Screenshot from Porsche. Engineered for Magic. Every day

Yes, Porsche is really trying to pitch its 911 and Cayman as an everyday car – we’re a bit surprised as well. The only every day Porsche models that come to our minds are the Porsche Panamera 4 and the Porsche Cayenne.

The theme behind the new ad campaign is: “Porsche. A car designed with a singular purpose, yet somehow it manages to be so much more. Porsche. Engineered for Magic. Every day.”

Of course, it doesn’t stop there. Porsche has also launched an website called Porsche Every Day (http://www.porscheeveryday.com) where owners will share videos and stories about how they use their Porsche everyday.

Hit the jump for the commercial.

- By: Omar Rana

2011 Porsche Cayenne

Porsche confirmed back in Nov. 2010 that it is moving forward with the production of a compact SUV – code named the ‘Cajun.’ According to Volkswagen AG’s head of production, the Cajun SUV could be produced at the sports car maker’s factory in eastern Germany.

“There hasn’t been a final decision, but I see the Cajun at Porsche’s Leipzig plant,” Michael Macht, who is the former CEO at Porsche, told Automotive News Europe.

The Porsche Cajun will be produced using key elements from the Audi Q5.

Porsche announced last week that it will be adding more than 1,000 employees by 2015, 500 of which will be involved with the production of the Cajun.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News

2011 Porsche Cayenne

Porsche has ambitions to expand its lineup and sales targets and to meet its goals the company will be adding more than 1,000 employees by 2015. 500 of the new jobs to be added will be for the production of the new compact SUV, known so far as the Cajun, which is scheduled to go on sale in 2013 in Europe and in North America.

While Porsche has yet to make a final decision on the production location of the new Cajun, it is likely to be produced alongside the Cayenne and the Panamera at the company’s Leipzig, Germany plant. A final decision is expected mid-March.

According to internal plans, between 2015 and 2018, a further 500 jobs will be created. Porsche has plans to spend 500 million euros ($675 million) on future products between 2011 and 2015.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News

Ferrari 458 Italia - Jeep Grand Cherokee

The 2011 New York Auto Show is right around the corner (well press days start on April 21, 2011, but you know how we feel about shows). At the show in New York, a jury of 66 distinguished auto journalists from around the world will name the 2011 World Car Award winners including the 2011 World Car of the Year, 2011 World Performance Car of the Year and the 2011 World Green Car of the Year.

The top three finalists in all categories will be announced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show on March 1st, 2011.

The 2011 World Car of the Year Finalists (Alphabetical Order):

• Audi A1
• Audi A8
• BMW 5 Series
• BMW X3
• Jaguar XJ
• Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Mercedes-Benz SLS
• Nissan LEAF
• Porsche Cayenne
• Volvo S60 / V60

Click through to see the list of the 2011 World Performance and Green Car of the Year finalists.

The 2011 World Performance Car Finalists (Alphabetical Order):

• Aston Martin Rapide
• Audi RS 5 Coupe
• Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
• Ferrari 458 Italia
• Lamborghini Gallardo SUPERLEGGERA
• Mercedes-Benz S63 / CL 63 AMG
• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
• Porsche 911 GT2RS
• Porsche 911 Turbo
• Renault Megane III / Renault Sport

The six 2011 World Green Car finalists (Alphabetical Order):

• BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics Edition
• Chevrolet Volt
• Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell
• Nissan LEAF
• smart electric drive

- By: Omar Rana

Porsche Panamera

Diesels are becoming increasingly popular here in the United States. So much so that Porsche is considering selling diesel variants of the Cayenne SUV and the Panamera sedan here on the stateside, it’s largest single market. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche is expected to unveil a diesel and Panamera Hybrid.

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According to Bernhard Maier, the brand’s sales and marketing chief, the models will help Porsche to meet demand for fuel-efficient cars that is growing among luxury car shoppers.

“We are discussing internally if we should introduce the Cayenne diesel in the U.S. this year. Also a Panamera diesel is an option,” Maier told Automotive New Europe. “We will make a decision soon.”

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The Porsche Cayenne diesel has been selling in Europe since early 2009. Last year, Porsche introduced a Cayenne Hybrid in Europe and the United States.

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- By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News Europe