German cars are well known for their beauty, power and quality. Manufacturers like Porsche develop cars that are meant to excite enthusiasts on the road but over the years these cars have gone from being gas guzzling sports cars to clean and efficient vehicles. There is no greater example than the new 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel which hit the North America in September. The SUV has only had a few short months in the showroom but its power, innovation and efficiency have been winning over fans and industry pundits in droves.
Popular Science magazine put Porsche’s new diesel SUV on the 2012 “Best of What’s New” thanks to the vehicles innovative design and efficient engine. The Cayenne Diesel has been available in European markets since 2009 but its late entry into the US and Canadian marketplace means that consumers are just now beginning to see the benefits of the first ever diesel engine from Porsche. The German company wanted to make sure its SUV was introduced with a bang and unveiled it in the US at the New York International Auto Show (see video below).
The Porsche Cayenne has become the best-selling model ever for the German manufacturer and is 44.7 percent of total U.S. sales for the company. The amazing numbers do not end there as the Cayenne Diesel quickly became 20 percent of total Cayenne sales in the U.S. within one month of hitting sales.
Porsche’s 2013 Cayenne Diesel is a powerful vehicle with a 3.0-liter V6 turbo-diesel engine that has 240 horsepower and 406 lb ft of torque. Official numbers from the company claim that the SUV can go from 0-60 in 7.2 seconds and has a top speed of 135 mph. With an EPA estimated 20/29 city/highway mpg fuel mileage rating the new 2013 Cayenne Diesel can go to 740 miles on one full tank, an incredible feat for a large and fast vehicle. The SUV also features a turbocharger with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) which sends fuel to the turbines through electronically adjustable guide vanes to get optimum fuel-flow characteristics. This give the turbo a great kick and maintains efficiency.
Source: Torque News
Photo: Road and Track
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