Porsche says their new Cayenne Hybrid (SUV) will cut fuel consumption by 1/3 when it arrives at the end of 2009.
The new Cayenne Hybrid will get 26.8 mpg (8.9 L/100 kM). The gas-only model gets 18.5 mpg (12.9 L). With the tighter restrictions on emissions coming down in Europe, Porsche needs to get the 320 to 378 grams per km it currently gets down.
The new hybrid powertrain, coupled with regenerative braking, will allow the electic motor to power the vehicle up to 74 mph (120 kph).
Porsche is looking to build a hybrid Panamera, but not a Boxster or Cayman or 911 sports cars.
There was some question about the release date of the Cayenne Hybrid (2008 then 2009 then 2010) but it is now back to 2009. If these numbers being quoted by autonews are right, the hybrid from Porsche will be a huge step upwards in hybrid technology.
Source: Porsche hybrid to cut Cayenne fuel usage by a third - Automotive News Europe
Monday, July 23, 2007
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Will Cut Fuel Consumption by One Third
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