Porsche Cayenne S Diesel Delivers 627 Lb-Ft of V8 Power: 2012 Paris Motor Show Preview
Previewed ahead of its world premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show is the new Porsche Cayenne S Diesel, sporting a 4.2-liter V8 with 377-hp and an outrageous 626 lb-ft of torque.
The powerplant is actually an iteration of Audi‘s 4.2-liter diesel engine and features twin-variable-vane turbochargers and has a 140-hp and 221 lb-ft of torque increase over the standard Cayenne Diesel with a 3.0-liter V6. According to some specifications leaked, the all-wheel drive SUV hits 62-mph in 5.7 seconds and has a top speed of 157-mph.
It is being reported that the Cayenne S Diesel will get 34-mpg on the European test cycle. Torque vectoring will be available as an option on the Cayenne S Diesel.
Unfortunately, the German automaker has no plans of bringing the Cayenne S Diesel to American shores anytime soon.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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As usual, not for the US. No diesel = no sale.
Can one be special ordered?