The 2019 model's incrementally tweaked exterior includes slightly broadened haunches, newly staggered wheels, and a width that grows by 0.9 inch. Inside, the Cayenne gets Porsche's latest multimedia interface, a 12.3-inch proximity-sensor-equipped central touchscreen that is complemented by two seven-inch screens around the centrally positioned analog tachometer. It offers a customizable menu that enables widget-style access to radio, navigation, and other items on the home page, and is easy to operate at first blush. Yet while the look is clean, the system wants for an easily accessible control wheel or touchpad, and the flush, haptic "buttons" lack the tactile satisfaction of physical switchgear. Thankfully, the new Cayenne is more gratifying to drive than its infotainment is to operate. While the standard 19-inch wheel setup (up from last year's 18-inchers) offers sharper maneuverability, the Pirelli P Zero-clad 21-inch option helps the Cayenne corner with an agility that belies its footprint. 3,490 option not to be confused with the even pricier carbon-ceramic PCCBs.
Using a massive, 16.3-inch surface area up front with a monster 10-piston caliper, the rotors are coated with a proprietary tungsten carbide material that creates an attractive mirrored surface, sure, but more importantly provides outstanding heat dissipation. Beyond that, the PSCBs also deliver superior pedal feel while producing 90 percent less brake dust than standard stoppers. It takes some time to acclimate to the pedal sensitivity鈥攁t first, we decelerated with neck-snapping vigor鈥攚e figure owners will get used to the short pedal travel and move on. Regardless, the system works quite well and is highly likely to steal interest from the considerably more expensive carbon-ceramic option. When considered as a whole, the entry-level Cayenne is a very satisfying vehicle to drive, with our only misgiving being its steep cost for those who want even a modicum of options. 84,240 sticker despite its lack of many leather interior trimmings, uplevel audio, and the Sport Chrono package. OF course, Porsche's pricing tactics and long list of a la carte options underscore why it is one of the most profitable car companies in the world and why it is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. Of course, it helps when the products are very good at their core, and the new Cayenne is certainly that. That it continues to fund development of amazing sports cars is at this point a cherry on top.
Bologna's Marconi International Airport is on its second Lamborghini Huracan. Flair is an adjective often applied to Italians and Italian culture. Whether it鈥檚 a discussion about fashion, food or architecture, Italians are known to make sure it鈥檚 memorable. This isn鈥檛 limited to the aforementioned areas as we鈥檙e just learning. The Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport is ensuring it incorporates some style into its daily operations, like guiding large jets around the airport. Commercial airliners follow a 580-horsepower Lamborghini Huracan complete with a sign that reads 鈥淔ollow Me.鈥?The car isn鈥檛 just for show, it performs a vital service and puts in a full day, seven days a week. In fact, it鈥檚 worked out so well, the Huracan is was just repainted with a new color scheme designed ot better catch the view of pilots. Previously, it had been a mix of yellow, black and white, but the new model primarily a charcoal color with bright yellow, white and black accents. New Lamborghini Huracan Performante blows into Geneva. The responsibilities of driving an Italian supercar around an airfield might be construed as a cushy job, but it鈥檚 not one to be taken lightly. The vehicle is currently driven by the ground control marshal.
On second thought, the Carrera S is lighter and there鈥檚 a nice, though tidy, rear-end wiggle on exit if you like that kind of thing. If you鈥檙e in the market, make sure to drive them both. With all the new tech on board there鈥檚 also one of the coolest smart phone apps we鈥檝e seen in a while - called Porsche Track Precision App - basically, your own private track coach, seriously. It allows your phone to track your laps via GPS, but with a steering wheel overlay and all the other performance data in order for you to compare the laps and where you might improve. The torque split in the four-wheel drive version comes from a multi-plate clutch in the front diff that now has its own cooling system and is electronically operated rather than electro-hydraulic. The advantage comes from quicker and sharper response rates. Oh, and with your rear-steer 911 you鈥檒l also get lithium-ion batteries because of the higher voltage demand of those cars, whereas the two-wheel drive cars get lead acid batteries.
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