The 4.8-liter Porsche M48.01 gasoline engine was produced by the concern from 2007 to 2010 and was installed on the Cayenne crossover in the back of the 957 or a restyled version of the first generation. The unit existed in two degrees of forcing: for the S version with 385 hp and for the GTS with 405 hp.
Engines of M48-line: M48.00, M48.50, M48.01, M48.51, M48.70.
Specifications
| Production years | 2007-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 4806 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 385 – 405 |
| Torque output, Nm | 500 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 96 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 12.5 |
| Features | VarioCam Plus |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on the intake shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Porsche Cayenne S 2008) — city — highway — combined |
20.2 10.1 13.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 217 |
The engine was installed on:
- Porsche Cayenne 1 (9PA) in 2007 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the Porsche M48.01 engine
- Seizures in the cylinders are less common here than in their predecessor, but there are also;
- Bad oil or gasoline is to blame, as well as overheating or driving on a cold engine;
- A lot of trouble is associated with antifreeze leaks from burst pipes or a tank;
- Often the injection pump of the direct injection system and the fuel pump in the tank fail;
- The weak points of the engine include ignition coils, thermostat, pump, vacuum pump.
