Car and Driver is reporting that +Porsche may add a second diesel-powered variant… 2


Car and Driver is reporting that +Porsche may add a second diesel-powered variant of the Cayenne to it's European lineup. If so, it will probably be an updated variant of the 4.2-liter V8 TDI that has been used in several Audi and Volkswagen models over the years. I had the opportunity to spend a week with an Audi Q7 TDI 4.2 several years ago http://green.autoblog.com/2008/04/07/in-the-autobloggreen-garage-audi-q7-4-2-tdi/

Putting that engine in the significantly lighter second-generation Cayenne would make a seriously fast and fuel efficient SUV!

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Porsche to Offer V8-Powered Cayenne S Diesel in Europe, But Not U.S.Porsche to Offer V8-Powered Cayenne S Diesel in Europe, But Not U.S.
With the reveal of the U.S.-market Cayenne diesel in the rearview mirror, we’ve learned that Europeans will get a higher-performance diesel Cayenne in the near future. The Cayenne S diesel will pack a…

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