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Overview of Cayenne Running Gear With Steel Springs

Overview of Cayenne running gear with steel springs
Front axle/steering
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.
Rack-and-pinion steering gear with hydraulic support and - depending on the model - Servotronic for supporting the steering auxiliary forces when travailing 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 tyres

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.