Porsche Cayenne

2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Injected Monster Torque - The new Cayenne Diesel is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine that puts out 240 horsepower and an earth-shattering 406 lb-ft of torque. It propels the German SUV from zero to 60 miles per hour in 7.2 seconds, and on to a top speed of 135 miles per hour.To put the Cayenne Diesel into perspective, it helps to look at the other models. The Cayenne S and its 4.8L V8, a delightful engine in its own right, puts 369 pound-feet of torque at the driver’s disposal at 3,500 rpm.

The New 2013 Porsche Cayenne diesel only has to take a back seat to the all-conquering Cayenne Turbo S and its 4.8L twin-turbo it — twists out 553 lb-ft of torque at 2,250 rpm. You see, the diesel manages to churn out a tire-shredding 405 lb-ft at just 2,000 rpm! This is enough to motivate around 2,500 kilograms of leather-lined sport-ute to 100 kilometres an hour in 8.3 seconds.The VTG turbo eliminates lag and cuts the tendency for the performance to tail off as engine speed rises. At low engine speeds, the vanes tighten, which means the exhaust gas spins the turbine wheel at full pressure — this eliminates the dreaded lag time and sharpens the engine’s response to driver input.

Other changes to the 2013 Porsche Cayenne lineup are very minor and include a new shade of white, a new central locking button on the front door handles, and a new analog clock mounted at the top of the instrument panel.While the least-expensive Cayenne will set you back at least $48,850, adding the diesel engine runs the base price up to $55,750.