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With all these active safety features on the Boxster, there has
nevertheless been no neglect of passive safety. Full-size airbags
for driver and passenger and separate head and thorax airbags
make up the total of six airbags that are standard equipment.
The newly designed seats with built-in thorax airbags are an
important component in the revised Porsche Side Impact
Protection System (POSIP).
The ergonomics of the interior have been greatly improved, but
without neglecting typical Porsche design features. The raised
seta back, height-adjustable steering wheel and repositioned
sports-style pedals improve the ergonomics for taller drivers.
Adaptive sports seats like those in the 911 are available as an
option. Interior upgrades extending up to all-leather upholstery
and trim are available, including two-tone leather for the
first time.
The third Porsche model, the Cayenne,has successfully
established itself in the multipurpose sport utility vehicle market.
The extensive update changes carried out during the current
2005 model year have further enhanced its appeal. Improvem-
ents include the upgraded PSM, which now incorporates a
system to stabilize the vehicle when a trailer is being towed.
Vehicles fitted with Tiptronic S also have a “shift on the move”
option, which, for the first time, allows the low gear range to
be switched in or out while traveling slowly.
To improve off-road performance still further, we have been
offering the Advanced Offroad Technology Pack since November
2003. This features an electronically controlled rear axle diffe-
rential lock for extra traction on difficult terrain and hydraulically
disengageable anti-roll bars at front and rear for increased off-
road axle articulation. Improved sill protection, better protection
for the engine, fuel tank and rear axle, a headlamp cleaning
system, and a second towing eye make the Cayenne even better
prepared for operation over difficult terrain.
All Cayenne models from the 2005 model year on are fitted
with closure assistance to simplify operation of the tailgate. Even
more options are available for those requiring extra luxury on or
off the road: DVD navigation, a TV tuner and an automatically
extending rear-view camera. The Sport Design Package with
its optimized nose section, modified lower rear section, larger
roof spoiler and side moldings is an additional customizing
option for all Cayenne models.
We have also been offering a performance upgrade for the
Cayenne Turbo via the Exclusive and Tequipment program since
December 2004. Engine output is increased by 50 bhp to 500
bhp; there is a more powerful braking system and the chassis
is modified to suit. We achieved the 50 bhp power increase
by optimizing the flow through the charge-air intercooler and
modifying the engine management electronics. This, together
with the modified gas pedal characteristic, optimizes the
torque curve and results in an even sportier engine.
The Panorama roof system for the Cayenne offers a radically
new way of opening up the vehicle’s interior. This glass roof
system, with three variable segments and one fixed segment
of tinted glass, is available since December 2004. Its surface
area of nearly 1.4 square meters (15 square feet) is almost
four times larger than the Cayenne sunroof, and it offers a total
of 15 different roof positions.
The panorama roof system
available for the Cayenne
offers entirely new forms of
open-top driving.