Power
180 KW @ 4000-4400 RPM245 HP @ 4000-4400 RPM241 BHP @ 4000-4400 RPM
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Porsche Cayenne 2007
In 2007, the Porsche Cayenne Base belongs to the first generation of Stuttgart’s large SUV, at the point of an important update. The model still follows Porsche’s original idea: a tall vehicle meant to broaden the brand’s audience while keeping a dynamic character. For this base version, the dossier does not specify the engine or transmission, but it clearly places the car within the Cayenne E1 evolution, marked that year by visible styling changes and by the introduction of new technical solutions on certain engines. The 2007 Cayenne therefore sits within an already established family, just before the move to the next generation in 2010.
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History
The Cayenne emerged from a project announced by Porsche on 3 June 1998, then confirmed in September 1999 with the decision to build a plant in Leipzig. Production began on 20 August 2002, and the public debut followed at the Paris Motor Show later that month. From the start, the model was intended to bring in new customers without giving up Porsche’s sporting identity. The first generation, E1, proved highly successful, with more than 276,000 units built between 2002 and 2010. In 2007, it received a significant update: the styling evolved and certain engines gained direct petrol injection. The 2007 Cayenne Base sits squarely in that mature phase, when the model was already established but still being developed. The range then expanded further with the Diesel in 2009, followed by the E2 in 2010, which opened a new chapter.
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Technical specs
Torque
406 lb-ft @ 1750 - 2750 RPM550 Nm @ 1750 - 2750 RPM
0-62 mph
7.6 s
Top speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
8-speed automatic (Tiptronic S)
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel system
Turbocharged Common Rail
Weight
4630 lbs (2100 kg)
Source: autoevolution
Production
Cayenne production began in Leipzig in 2002, after Porsche decided at the end of the 1990s to create a dedicated site. The dossier does not give a specific output figure for the 2007 Cayenne Base, but it notes that first-generation production exceeded 276,000 units up to 2010. That places the 2007 version within a well-established industrial cycle. No further details are provided here about build rates, markets, or engine-specific split.
Evolution
Compared with the early E1 Cayennes, the 2007 version belongs to the mid-cycle restyling. The dossier mentions changes to the headlights, rear lamps, bumpers, and side surfaces, which help identify cars from this period. Technically, the update also brought direct petrol injection to certain engines. For the Base trim, no figures are provided here, so the description must remain cautious and limited to its place within this modernisation phase. In practice, the 2007 Cayenne keeps the tall, muscular look of the E1 generation, but with a more contemporary appearance than the earliest cars.
Variants
Within the first-generation Cayenne range, the Base version sits at the starting point, while the S and Turbo defined the more performance-focused side from the beginning. The dossier also highlights the importance of the GTS and Turbo S in reinforcing the model’s sporting image. For 2007, the Base should therefore be understood as the entry-level trim of the restyled period, even though the provided sources do not detail its exact equipment. The main visible differences among E1 Cayennes are tied to year, lamp design, bumpers, and the overall look of the bodywork. On a 2007 example, identification therefore relies mainly on the facelift and the version badge.
References
- The ‘third Porsche’ – an extraordinary success storyPorsche Newsroom
Supports the Cayenne’s 2002 debut, the E1/E2/E3 generation designations, the Volkswagen collaboration, production locations, and the model’s role in Porsche’s SUV strategy.
- The Cayenne journey – courage, secrets and world recordsPorsche Newsroom
Supports the Colorado project, the Paris debut, the E1 and E2 timeline, hybrid and plug-in-hybrid milestones, and the 2019 Coupé derivative.
- World premiere of the new Cayenne in ZuffenhausenPorsche Newsroom
Supports the 2017 introduction of the third-generation E3 and its redesigned engines, chassis, controls, connectivity, and lightweight construction.
- Porsche presents the Cayenne CoupéPorsche Newsroom
Supports the 2019 Coupé launch, its sloping roofline, unique rear section, adaptive spoiler, and roof concepts.
- Trio of powertrains: Porsche launches 2026 Cayenne Electric SUVPorsche Newsroom USA
Supports the 2026 Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric launch, their coexistence with combustion and plug-in-hybrid models, and the electric model’s performance and charging positioning.
- Cayenne ElectricPorsche USA
Supports the 2026 electric SUV and Coupé model availability, electric all-wheel drive, performance data, towing capacity, and current model naming.
- https://newsroom.porsche.com/en_US/2022/products/porsche-cayenne-anniversary-20-years-success-story-28517.htmlnewsroom.porsche.com
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- https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/press-kits/Innovation-in-rhythm--the-road-to-the-electric-Cayenne-Cayenne-workshop/The-factory.htmlnewsroom.porsche.com
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