Porsche Cayenne (955) S 4.5 V8 (340 hp) Tiptronic S

Gasoline engine with 340 hp (250 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm), built 2002–2006, SUV/crossover body, all-wheel drive (4x4). The Porsche Cayenne (955) has 2 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power340 hp (250 kW)
Torque310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
0–62 mph7.2 s
Top speed150 mph (242 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionS 4.5 V8 (340 hp) Tiptronic S
Engine codeM48.00
Displacement4.5 L (4,511 cm³)
Cylinders8
Cylinder layoutV-engine
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio11-5
Bore93 mm
Stroke83 mm

Performance

Power340 hp (250 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque310 lb-ft (420 Nm) @ 2500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)7.2 s
Top speed150 mph (242 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City11 mpg (20.9 l/100 km)
Highway16 mpg (14.9 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions581 g/mi (361 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank26.4 gal (100 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSUV, Crossover
Doors5
Length188.3 in (4,782 mm)
Width75.9 in (1,928 mm)
Height66.9 in (1,699 mm)
Curb weight4,949 lb (2,245 kg)
Gross vehicle weight6,790 lb (3,080 kg)
Cargo volume19.1 cu ft (540 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveAll-wheel drive (4x4)
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionIndependent multi-link
Tires255/55 R18 109Y
Wheels8J x 18
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Porsche Cayenne with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • All-wheel drive needs fresh fluid in the differentials and the coupling: ask for the service records.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Porsche Cayenne (955) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
S 4.5 V8 (340 hp)Gasoline340 hp (250 kW)
Turbo 4.5 V8 (450 hp) Tiptronic SGasoline450 hp (331 kW)
3.2i V6 (250 hp)Gasoline250 hp (184 kW)
3.2i V6 (250 hp) Tiptronic SGasoline250 hp (184 kW)
Turbo S 4.5 V8 (521 hp) Tiptronic SGasoline521 hp (383 kW)

← All Porsche Cayenne (955) engines

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