Porsche: Each of these Cayennes is unique
TUNING The Porsche Center Winterthur and the Porsche Classic Center Geneva have put the coolest Cayennes in Switzerland on their wide wheels. This was the decision of the Legends Alive Contest jury.
In the competition organized by Porsche Schweiz AG, nine Swiss Porsche dealerships and service outlets competed to realize the most creative conversion of a first-generation Porsche Cayenne. For example, the participants fitted roof tents and studded tires, installed camping kitchen elements and wrapped the bodies in unusual designs.
A jury of experts selected the "#Cayenne957 Adventure" project by the team from Winterthur as their favorite. The Geneva nomination "Hippy Swiss" had already won the audience award at the Porsche Festival Mollis.
Popularity of earlier generations
Michael Glinski, CEO Porsche Schweiz AG: "All of the converted vehicles underpin the increasing popularity of the early Cayenne generations. We have noticed that the community also sees the Cayenne as an adventure vehicle, for example as a companion on camping trips. This can be observed online in particular. The competition also has a sustainability aspect: preserving classic vehicles extends their life cycle."
Personal individualization
Since last year, the first generation of the Cayenne, launched in 2002, has been on display in Switzerland at Porsche Classic, the in-house division for the preservation and care of classic and vintage cars. Unlike the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge previously organized by Porsche Schweiz AG, the Legends Alive Contest did not focus on preserving the original condition of the vehicle. What was called for were unusual ideas for individualization according to personal ideas
Unusual modifications
Rally raid components such as studded tires, raised chassis and roof racks for adventure trips were installed several times. An atypical lowering for SUVs, including 22-inch rims, was one of the more unusual modifications, as were a gas stove and electrically operated retractable and extendable shelves on the side windows.
The budget for materials (excluding the purchase of the vehicle) was a maximum of 25,000 Swiss francs. A certificate from the Swiss motor vehicle inspection authority was also required.
Cayenne Turbo (2008) "#Cayenne957 Adventure"
- Concept: Adventure mobile
- Cost: just under 25,000 Swiss francs
- Special features: Raised and shortened bumpers including integrated cable winch at the front, trunk extension with drawer system, power station and cool box, roof tent and awning
Cayenne Turbo (2004) "Hippy Swiss"
- Concept: Van conversion
- Costs: around 20,000 Swiss francs
- Special features: Trunk extension with clever storage system for equipment, Porsche roof tent and awning, detailed special foiling.
The vehicles were tested on asphalt and off-road on the grounds of the Porsche plant in Leipzig, where the Cayenne has been rolling off the production line since 2002.
