This 2012 Porsche Cayenne S is a high-performance luxury SUV with a verified 4.8L V8 engine, offering strong specifications for enthusiasts. The data from official sources is largely consistent regarding the core identity, although there are minor discrepancies in transmission and body style details across aggregated market sources. As there is no verified mileage or active sales listing, the purchase decision relies heavily on a physical inspection to validate the vehicle's actual condition and service history.
Identification
Make: Porsche
Model: Cayenne S
Year: 2012
Body: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Specifications
Engine / fuel: Gasoline (V8)
Displacement: 4800.0 cc
Power: 304 HP
Transmission: Automatic (market sources vary, official data implies automatic for this trim)
Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (4x4)
Seats: 5
Registration
First registration: 2011
Country of manufacture: Germany
Mileage
Estimate based on vehicle age: 178,500 – 241,500 km (not a verified reading).
Suuntaa-antava arvio iän perusteella (~15 000 km/vuosi). Ei ole vahvistettu lukema.
What to watch for
Air Suspension: Check the pneumatic suspension bags and compressors for leaks or failure, as these are expensive to replace and common wear items on this generation.
Oil Leaks: Inspect the engine bay for oil leaks, particularly from the valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing, which are known issue points for the 4.8L V8.
Service History: Verify that major services, including timing chain tensioner checks (if applicable to specific build dates) and transmission fluid changes, have been performed on schedule.
Sale listing
No active sales listing found for this vehicle.
Reviews
No reviews available.
Warnings
Data Discrepancies: There are minor inconsistencies between official and aggregated sources regarding the transmission (automatic vs. 6-speed manual) and body style (SUV vs. "break"/wagon). Official NHTSA data confirms the SUV body and automatic transmission for the Cayenne S, which should be the primary reference.
Import Check: The VIN starts with "WP1", indicating manufacture in Germany. There is no indication of a North American import (VINs starting with 1, 4, or 5), so the specific salvage/rebuilt risk associated with US imports does not apply here.
