Overview of Running Gear With Steel Springs

WM 4000IN Overview of Cayenne running gear with steel springs

Information

Front axle

A wide-base double control arm axle is used for the front axle of the Cayenne, with wheels suspended individually on double control arms and spring struts with vibration dampers inside.

Steering

Rack-and-pinion steering gear with hydraulic support and - depending on the model - Servotronic for supporting the steering auxiliary forces when travelling slowly. Steering wheel longitudinally adjustable and with height adjustment in the corresponding model.

Rear axle

A multi-link axle is used for the rear axle of the Cayenne, with wheels suspended individually on control arms and vibration dampers inside. The Porsche-specific vehicle handling features of driving comfort and sportiness were important considerations during development.

Wheel rims and tires

The list of tires and wheels can be found in Technical Information.

Brakes

Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with diagonal brake circuit division. Vacuum brake booster, internally ventilated brake discs with six-piston Al monobloc brake calipers at front axle and four-piston Al monobloc brake calipers at rear axle.

Standard PSM with ABS, ASR (TC+MSR), ABD, lock control (lengthways)

Parking brake (foot-operated parking brake): drum brake acting mechanically on both rear wheels.