Cayenne Turbo powerkit - little update
After driving around with the retrofitted powerkit today, I can offer you a little bit more information.
1. today I saw 283 kph (176 mph) on the speedo. And there was a little bit "room" left for more
2. fuel consumption when driving at full speed exceeded 44 litres/100 km. Never saw such a high fuel consumption on the Cayenne Turbo, my record was around 39 litres/100 km. That would be 11.6 US gallons/100 km or to translate it into miles per gallon: 5.3 mls per gallon if I'm right with my calculation. Ouch. The attached picture shows only slightly over 42 litres because as soon as I slowed down, the fuel consumption dropped.
I suppose Porsche's claim that the fuel consumption remains unchanged with the powerkit isn't quite true. It may stay unchanged if driven in the speed range where manufacturers do their fuel consumption claims for the brochures but at full speed, the fuel consumption has increased by at least 4 litres/100 km or by slighly more.
3. the powerkit testcar I drove had no servotronic on board, this is why my car feels completely different. The steering feels very light but is still very precise and the minor understeer has vanished completely. Very neutral handling behaviour.
More to come as soon as do a bit more driving...
1. today I saw 283 kph (176 mph) on the speedo. And there was a little bit "room" left for more
2. fuel consumption when driving at full speed exceeded 44 litres/100 km. Never saw such a high fuel consumption on the Cayenne Turbo, my record was around 39 litres/100 km. That would be 11.6 US gallons/100 km or to translate it into miles per gallon: 5.3 mls per gallon if I'm right with my calculation. Ouch. The attached picture shows only slightly over 42 litres because as soon as I slowed down, the fuel consumption dropped.
I suppose Porsche's claim that the fuel consumption remains unchanged with the powerkit isn't quite true. It may stay unchanged if driven in the speed range where manufacturers do their fuel consumption claims for the brochures but at full speed, the fuel consumption has increased by at least 4 litres/100 km or by slighly more.
3. the powerkit testcar I drove had no servotronic on board, this is why my car feels completely different. The steering feels very light but is still very precise and the minor understeer has vanished completely. Very neutral handling behaviour.
More to come as soon as do a bit more driving...