Porsche's big petrol SUV has dropped its V8 in favour of a more efficient yet more powerful V6. Do fewer cylinders make for a better Cayenne? The big news for the new Porsche Cayenne S is that the old V8 is out and a new 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6 is in. That means more power and torque – up from 394bhp and 369lb ft in the V8 to 414bhp and 406lb ft in the V6 – as well as better fuel economy. Suspension has been tweaked, too, with an overhaul to improve both pliancy and precision, according to Porsche, while cars fitted with optional adaptive dampers (£1052) or air suspension (£2379) enjoy a broader spread between comfort and sports settings, too.It’s not obvious, but the exterior has also had a going over. It’s virtually just the doors and roof that remain untouched, but different air intakes and new tail-lights are among the most obvious identifiers of this update.Power is still sent through Porsche's eight-speed automatic transmission, via an on-demand four-wheel drive system.from Autocar RSS Feed http://ift.tt/1IQfqug
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