2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Car Tech 2011, Porsche unveils a hybrid version of its popular SUV, the Cayenne.

Modifications to this car include an electric vacuum pump and hydraulic steering pump, allowing the car to function even when the engine is deactivated.

A 288-volt nickel metal hydride battery is placed under the boot floor, occupying the space normally used for a spare tire.

There will be several versions of the Cayenne Hybrid – Regular, S, and Turbo.

The regular will have a 236 horsepower (176 kW) V6 engine, getting the car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.1 seconds.

The Cayenne S Hybrid will have a 328 horsepower (245 kW) V6 engine and will reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.9 seconds.

The Cayenne GTS Hybrid will have a 383 horsepower (286 kW) V8 engine, accelerating to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.0 seconds.

A Cayenne Turbo Hybrid powering the car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds is rumored but unlikely.