Engine: 4.8-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 3.6-liter dohc four-valve V6; 4.8-liter dohc four-valve V8; 4.8-liter dohc four-valve twin-turbocharged V8

Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic S semi-manual feature

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed Tiptronic S automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: antilock brakes; Porsche Traction Management; Porsche Stability Management; all-wheel drive; Trailer Stability Control; off-road ABS; seatbelt pretensioners and force-limiters; dual-stage front airbags; front occupant side airbags; curtain-style head protection airbags

Optional Safety Equipment: Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Leipzig, Germany

Model Tested: Porsche Cayenne S ($57,900)

Standard Equipment: leather upholstery; heated front and rear seats and steering wheel; 12-way power adjusting front seats; electronic climate control with charcoal and microparticle cabin filtration; heated retractable exterior mirrors; multi-function trip computer; 350-watt 14-speaker stereo with CD and MP3 capability; power windows with one-touch operation; power tailgate latch; insulated laminated privacy glass; cruise control; central locking with remote; Homelink remote garage door and lighting operation; Driver Memory Package; front/rear park assist; tire-pressure monitoring system; immobilizer anti-theft system; metallic paint; bi-xenon headlights with dynamic leveling, cleaning and dynamic cornering light; PCM w/DVD navigation

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 895

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 385 @ 6200

Torque: 369 @ 3500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/19

Wheelbase: 112.4 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 188.9/75.9/66.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 64.6/65.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.68 /NA/40.63 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.85/NA/35.98 inches

Trunk Volume: 62.5 cubic feet

Payload: 1800

Suspension, f: independent, aluminum double wishbone

Ground Clearance: 8.5-10.6 inches

Curb Weight: 4784 pounds

Towing Capacity: 7716 pounds

Tires: 255/55R18

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 26.4 Gallons