Porsche Positive Cajun Production

German car manufacturer Porsche is rumored to be soon producing a smaller version of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) Cayenne, called Cajun. The plan, 'brother' Cayenne will be produced at the Porsche factory in Leipzig

Later, in the factories that have undergone expansion of approximately 400 acres, the Cajuns will be produced in conjunction with the Cayenne and Panamera. In the new plant will also be able to hire about 1,000 new employees.

"For producing the Cayenne and Panamera, our factory in Leipzig has been producing premium vehicles with the highest quality," said Matthias Muller, chairman of the board of management of Porsche AG.

Cajun itself will use a platform derived from the Audi Q5. As for the kitchen runway, Cajuns will use a capacity of 3000 cc V6 engine that can generate power to 290 hp and torque of 295 lb-ft

In addition, for the United States will also be considered Cajun diesel. Manufacturers who have been poor across the world of racing will also be pinned on the typical Porsche features. Like the Sport Chrono pack with launch control, hi-tech carbon-ceramic brakes, and exhaust with free-flow sport muffler.

In an interview with Automotive News, Walter de Silva, head of design VW Group, said, "I really hope to be able to add something positive to new models of Porsche, which will remain coherent with the great tradition of the Porsche. Cajuns will be the first made under my influence. "

The plan, the Cajuns will begin production in late 2013, and will soon be introduced in the United States as the model 2014. But for the price, the Porsche has not elaborate further.

source : okezone.com