The Porsche Cayenne Diesel will be sold in America for the first time, it has been confirmed at the New York motor show today.
The decision to put the diesel 3.0-litre V6 on sale highlights a small but growing shift in the US towards diesel, underpinned by rising fuel prices.
The Cayenne Diesel has 240bhp and 406lb ft of torque from 1750 rpm. It travels from 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 135mph.
The new Porsche Boxster and Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet are also on display at the New York motor show.
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Re: New York show: Porsche diesel
I thought the latest Cayenne Diesel had 245bhp...!
And I also thought its 0-60 was about 7.5 secs (as its published 0-62mph is 7.6).
However, 7.2 secs will be fine - I pick mine up in the next few days :)
Re: New York show: Porsche diesel
Re: New York show: Porsche diesel
You also have to imagine why US builders drive Silverados and ours drive Transits. Are US houses bigger/heavier than ours?
It might have something to do with towing. One is allowed to pull a much larger and heavier trailer than here. The 6.6 Silverado is capable of pulling a ridiculous weight.