The 4.5-liter gasoline engine Porsche M48.00 was produced by the company from 2002 to 2007 and used in the Cayenne SUV with body type 955 or in the pre-production version of the first generation. Such an engine is known for frequent cylinder scratches caused by poor Lokasil coating. The M48 series also includes: M48.01, M48.50, M48.51, and M48.70.
| Exact capacity | 4511 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 340 HP |
| Torque | 420 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder diameter | 93 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 83 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Engine features | VarioRam |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | on suction shafts |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 8.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | 98 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 220 000 HP |
| City | 20.9 litry |
| Route | 11.2 litry |
| Mixed | 14.9 litry |
The dry weight of the M 48.00 engine according to the catalog is 227 kg. The engine number M48.00 is located at the junction of the block and the oil pan and faces downwards. The most well-known problem of this unit is the formation of scoring in the cylinders. The causes of scoring are poor fuel or oil quality and driving with a cold engine. Coolant leaks often occur due to burst pipes in the cooling system. Ignition coils have a low service life, and the failure of one can affect the others. Weak points of this engine also include the starter, thermostat, and water pump.
| Cayenne 1 (9PA) | 2002 - 2007 |
The 4.5-liter turbocharged engine Porsche M48.50 was manufactured by the German company from 2002-2007 and used in the pre-facelift version of the first generation Cayenne crossovers with the 955 body. This engine is known for frequently experiencing cylinder scoring due to weak Alusil coating. The M48 series also includes models: M48.00, M48.01, M48.51, and M48.70.
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