Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6
Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 has been produced from February, 2007 to January, 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.6 litres, which produces power of 290 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 385 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 400 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Porsche Cayenne 3.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.9 litres.
Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 227 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 fuel consumption is 12.9 litres per 100km (7.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 18.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 100 litres or 26.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Porsche is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Porsche Cayenne fuel consumption.

Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 technical data
Model: | Porsche Cayenne 3.6 | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2007. February ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 3598 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 310 g/km |
Power: | 290 HP ON 6200 RPM | Torque: | 385 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 227 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.9 (combined) 18.3 (urban) 9.9 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 13.2 l/100km (17.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres (26.4 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.93m (width) 1.70m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 218 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1770 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2945 kg |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 engine M55-01
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 3598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 96.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 12.3 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 6.9 litres (7.3 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 18 litres (19 quarts) |
Power | 290 HP ON 6200 RPM |
Torque | 385 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2007 |
Duration of production | 3 years |
All Porsche Cayenne crossover [2007 - 2010] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Porsche Cayenne 2009 Diesel 3.0 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2010 | 3.0 Diesel | 240 HP | 9.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 4x4
Feb 2007 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.6 Petrol | 290 HP | 12.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 3.6 4x4
Feb 2007 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.6 Petrol | 290 HP | 12.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 S 4.8 4x4 Feb 2007 — Jan 2010 | 4.8 Petrol | 385 HP | 14.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 S 4.8 4x4 Feb 2007 — Jan 2010 | 4.8 Petrol | 385 HP | 13.7 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 4.8 GTS 4x4 | 4.8 Petrol | 405 HP | 15.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 GTS 4.8 4x4 | 4.8 Petrol | 405 HP | 13.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2007 Turbo 4.8 4x4 Feb 2007 — Jan 2010 | 4.8 Petrol | 500 HP | 14.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Porsche Cayenne 2008 Turbo S 4.8 4x4
Jan 2008 — Jan 2010 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds |
4.8 Petrol | 550 HP | 14.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |