The first-generation Cayenne was what saved Porsche. The based Porsche Cayenne 955 entered the market to a mixed reception, although it was the performance vehicle among SUVs and had comparably good handling as well as powerful engines.[3] The lineup initially consisted of the V8-powered Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Later in the model cycle, VR6 and diesel-powered versions joined the lineup. The base model is powered by a VW 3.2-L VR6 engine producing 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp). The engine is largely the same as the VW engine.
Porsche Cayenne 955 (1st Gen)
The first generation of Cayenne is really two sub-generations. They are known as the Cayenne 955 and the Cayenne. The Cayenne 955 was the original launch Cayenne and sold from 2002 until 2007. Models included the base Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, and Cayenne Turbo S models. While there was officially no 2007 model year Cayenne in the United States, you could find them in dealers. On the brink of the global recession in 2007, Porsche launched the 2008 Cayenne model, updated and refreshed and known at the Cayenne 957. The Cayenne 957 covers all Cayennes sold from 2008 to 2010 model years, and includes those same previous models and introduced the Cayenne GTS and the limited edition Cayenne S Transsyberia and GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 as well as the introduction of a Cayenne Diesel. The 957 was not a big update, consisting mainly of a mild facelift and some better technologies and interior design. See all of our Porsche Cayenne (1st Gen) Research.
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