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Friday February 20, 2009

Porsche Unveils Cayenne S Hybrid Details

Porsche has unveiled more information and specifications about its upcoming Cayenne S Hybrid. The automaker plans to employ a parallel electric motor that's capable of powering the SUV at speeds up to 86 mph all by itself, without clicking on the gasoline engine. That's far faster than the upcoming third-generation Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion Hybrid, the two leaders in that category, can travel on electric power alone.

As with those cars, the Cayenne S Hybrid can't necessarily accelerate to that speed without utilizing both engines. But it can roll freely, or coast, giving the Cayenne S Hybrid an advantage in situations other than low-speed city traffic, where hybrids usually excel.

The automaker said that the SUV will emit 20 percent less carbon dioxide than comparable vehicles and meet ULEV-II emissions standards, while a 0-62 sprint will take just 6.8 seconds. It will achieve these specs with a supercharged version of Audi's 3.0-liter V6. That block will output 333 horsepower and 324 lb-ft of torque, while the three-phase electric motor will output 52 horsepower and a staggering 221 lb-ft of torque by itself, and also serve as the alternator in the process. Pretty slick stuff. No word yet on an EPA fuel economy rating.

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Joel

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