Porsche’s first-ever diesel production car will be launched in March 2009, it has been reported. The oil-burning Cayenne SUV is expected to borrow an Audi engine and the company is looking to sell around 15,000 units a year.
According to reports however Porsche is not going to be using the powerful 326bhp V8 diesel from the Q7 line-up, instead going for the 240bhp 3.0-litre V6. The decision to create a diesel Porsche is sure to upset the traditionalists but the firm is determined to push ahead with an ever expanding model range.
Porsche is expected to be bringing out a facelifted Boxster in January and so has moved back the diesel unveiling to avoid a clash. The firm is said to have been persuaded to bring out a diesel in response to rising fuel prices and pressure to cut emissions.