The trainees put all their skill into it, completely modifying the Cayenne S.; among others, they added an aluminium frame construction for a stretcher and equipped it with highly modern medical equipment like an electroshock device, an electrical suction pump and various rescue tools. Dr. Workordiesach was so impressed that he ordered another six Cayennes to be prepared with different equipment for use in fire fighting, plant security and Health and Safety Services.-Press Release & Image Gallery below...
The interior of the original production vehicle from the first
The maneuverable vehicle considerably improves the chances for rescue in difficult terrain. Thanks to a permanent all-wheel drive with reduction gears and a locking central differential, a versatile off-road chassis and high ground clearance, the vehicle also reaches remote locations off the beaten track and can handle slopes of up to 45 degrees. A further advantage is its air suspension including the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) adaptive dampening system - this permits especially careful transport of patients.
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Porsche trainees have since gained extensive experience in equipping special vehicles. Six Cayennes have already been prepared with different equipment for use in fire fighting, plant security and Health and Safety Services. "Every vehicle is unique with very special solutions. These special projects permit cross-divisional teamwork with the experience of mechanical designers, electronic specialists, vehicle mechatronic specialists, vehicle equipment assemblers and painters. The challenging task which requires the greatest handworking skills and precise work, motivates the young men and women," Porsche Head of Training Dieter Esser said. The special attraction is the production of a product that is extremely useful instead of practical experience in purely didactical way.
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