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Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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seconds and reach a top speed of 295 km/h (183 mph). mpg US) (fuel) and 19.6–18.7 In addition to the two top models, the hybrid range from Porsche now includes the new Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé with system power of 340 kW (462 PS; Fuel consumption combined 3.2–3.1 The average NEDC consumption is 3.9–3.7 l/100 km (60.3-63.5

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New Porsche 911 Turbo improves fuel economy by 16%

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Porsche continues to be the only carmaker to offer two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry for a gasoline engine. Porsche developed a new all-wheel drive system (PTM) with electronically controlled and activated multi-plate coupling. l/100 km (24.3 mpg US); these figures apply to both models. The bi-turbocharged 3.8-liter

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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New Porsche Boxsters up to 13% more fuel efficient with new turbocharged four-cylinder flat engines

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Porsche has restructured its Boxster mid-engine roadster lineup, introducing the new 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S. The launch of the new 718 Boxster generation represents the first time since the late 1960s that Porsche is implementing sports cars with four-cylinder flat (i.e., 718 Boxster: Combined fuel consumption: 7.4-6.9

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The introduction of this model, together with the Panamera S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) and the 918 Spyder, will give Porsche three production plug-in hybrid models. The combined fuel consumption is now 3.4 This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4 The vehicle’s top speed is 160 mph.

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Porsche launches compact SUV Macan with diesel option

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Porsche is expanding its range to include a new class of vehicle with the Macan, which is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment. Porsche invested €500 million (US$674 million) in the plant and has established an entire production line there with a capacity of around 50,000 vehicles per year.

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Porsche brings the V-8 again to its ultimate gas-powered Cayenne

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LOS ANGELES — Porsche has put the combustion engine Cayenne at the trail to depart, however first, the automaker is giving the workhorse midsize crossover a midcycle freshening that feels extra like a redesign. To raise the riding revel in, Porsche has dialed up engine output around the Cayenne lineup. of Cayenne gross sales. .

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