It's Official - Porsche Cayenne gets RX400h hybrid system
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Porsche confirms petrol-electric Cayenne
Porsche is planning to produce a petrol-electric version of the Cayenne off-roader using hybrid technology purchased from Toyota. Speaking at the Detroit show, chairman Wendelin Wiedeking said Porsche wanted to boost the Cayenne’s appeal through hybrid technology.
‘At the moment it is the only way to meet future emission regulations,’ he said. The hybrid Cayenne would likely use a 3.3 V6 and electric motor producing 270bhp — the same system Toyota is preparing to launch the Lexus RX400h.
Wiedeking wouldn’t elaborate on Porsche’s long-term plans, although he admits the German car maker is not in a position to fund an expensive hybrid development program on its own.
At the same time, Wiedeking scotched rumours that Porsche was considering the technology for the 911 or Boxster.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News_Article.asp?NA_ID=213120
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Porsche is planning to produce a petrol-electric version of the Cayenne off-roader using hybrid technology purchased from Toyota. Speaking at the Detroit show, chairman Wendelin Wiedeking said Porsche wanted to boost the Cayenne’s appeal through hybrid technology.
‘At the moment it is the only way to meet future emission regulations,’ he said. The hybrid Cayenne would likely use a 3.3 V6 and electric motor producing 270bhp — the same system Toyota is preparing to launch the Lexus RX400h.
Wiedeking wouldn’t elaborate on Porsche’s long-term plans, although he admits the German car maker is not in a position to fund an expensive hybrid development program on its own.
At the same time, Wiedeking scotched rumours that Porsche was considering the technology for the 911 or Boxster.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News_Article.asp?NA_ID=213120
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I think the current Cayennes also weigh around 6000 lbs - add the hybrid powertrain and it should increase. If this is the case, it will be slower and get worse fuel economy than then RX400h.
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Originally Posted by PhantomZX
I think the current Cayennes also weigh around 6000 lbs - add the hybrid powertrain and it should increase. If this is the case, it will be slower and get worse fuel economy than then RX400h.
Of course, it is going to be slower and get worse fuel economy, but porsche might tell Toyota to tune it slightly different...
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Originally Posted by spwolf
well, not really... It should be same weight or even lighter than their V8 version...
Of course, it is going to be slower and get worse fuel economy, but porsche might tell Toyota to tune it slightly different...
Of course, it is going to be slower and get worse fuel economy, but porsche might tell Toyota to tune it slightly different...
Is there some other aspect that I'm missing?
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The Hybrid battery back weighs about a hundred pounds. I don't know what the 3.3 V6 weighs in comparison the V8. You eliminate the alternator, power steering pump and driveshaft down the center. The CVT is lighter than a conventional transmission. You add the weight of the power transformer/inverter. The three electric motor/generators have extra weight to add. I agree with SpWolf that it would probably weigh slightly more than the regular Cayenne. This shouldn't matter under slower acceleration because the gas engine will be off. It will definitely improve the City mileage. Not sure about the heavy foot drivers though......
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Originally Posted by shortbear
I hope all cars become hybrids soon. It would be much better for the environment and reduce our reliance on mideast oil.
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and it uses a chain drive and has a single planetary gearset vs. two on the RX400h with the direct drive. The battery is warrantied for 8 years 100,000 miles and anything you think about Lead/Acid batteries does not apply to the Nickel/Hydride Alkaline which has a protective system to keep it from fully discharging. The battery is designed to last the life of the car but if what you said occured you could replace it for free anyway....A barrel of oil is over $57 now and world wide consumption is rising so either get a hybrid or pay as you go at the pump. Better buy some Oil Company stock as a hedge too.
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