2011 Porsche Cayenne S at a glance

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Oct. 14, 2010 12 AM PT

Base price: $64,675

Price as tested: $79,160

Powertrain: 4.8-liter, 32-valve DOHC V-8 engine; eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission with manual mode

Horsepower: 400 at 6,500 rpm

Torque: 369 pound-feet at 3,500 rpm

Wheelbase: 114.0 inches

Overall length: 190.8 inches

Curb weight: 4,553 pounds

0 to 60: 5.6 seconds

EPA fuel economy: 16/22 mpg city/highway

Final thoughts: Porsche’s pepper placates the purists.