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Porsche Cayenne, Macan and Panamera Coilovers

Picking Porsche Cayenne coilovers, or a kit for the Macan or Panamera, comes down to two things: whether the car has PASM (electronic adjustable shocks), and whether it has air suspension. We carry eighteen kits for these cars, ten from BC Racing.

Not sure if your car has PASM or air? Read us the VIN: 1-800-460-9106.

White Porsche Cayenne S lowered on coilovers on a modern villa gravel drive at dusk
Porsche SUVs and the Panamera
Cayenne, Macan, Panamera

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Choose your model

What to check: PASM, air suspension and drive

Answer these three questions before you choose a coilover kit.

PASM

BC and KW make kits for cars with and without PASM. KW's kits for PASM cars include a cancellation kit.

Air suspension

Only BC's Macan "W/ OEM Air Suspension" kit is made for cars with factory air suspension. Several others will not fit them.

Panamera drive

Both brands that make Panamera kits, BC and Ksport, make them for RWD cars.

BC Racing coilovers for the four-door Porsches

Ten BC kits, all three models

BC Racing makes two series for the Porsche Cayenne, Macan and Panamera: BR and DS. The Macan air suspension kit is BR only, and every other BC kit here comes in both. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers Start with the Macan

BR or DS on a Porsche SUV

BC makes two kinds of coilover for these cars.

BR

One 30-click knob sets compression and rebound together.

DS

DS has the same knob as BR, plus a digressive piston for steadier control.

The three other brands here: KW, Bilstein and Ksport

Three more brands make kits for these cars. Call us to compare them: 1-800-460-9106.

Bilstein

Bilstein makes two B12 kits: a 955 kit for cars without air or self-leveling, and a 92A kit for cars without PASM or electronic adjustable suspension.

KW

KW makes five Cayenne and Macan kits, with or without PASM.

Ksport

Ksport has one RWD Panamera kit. It does not fit cars with air suspension.

Three example Porsches

2017 Macan S, PASM, steel springs

Look at the kits made for PASM cars. BC's air suspension Macan kit is not for this car.

Kits to look at: BC Macan AWD (With PASM), KW Macan (95B) without air, with PASM
2012 Cayenne S, no PASM

Look at kits for cars without PASM, plus BC's Cayenne AWD kit, whose name does not mention PASM.

Kits to look at: Bilstein Cayenne 92A B12, KW Cayenne (9PA & 92A) without PASM, BC 2011-2018 Cayenne AWD (call us about PASM)
2020 Cayenne with PASM

Pick a kit made for PASM cars. The KW 9YA kit is not one.

Kit to look at: BC 2019-2023 Cayenne AWD with PASM

Every kit we carry, model by model

We list the smallest model first and the Cayenne last. Each card shows the full kit name.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit. "Extreme by Default" means the kit ships as BC's Extreme Low version as standard, built shorter for a lower drop.

Macan, steel or air springs

Code: 95B
Good to know: There are three BC kits for the Macan: with PASM, without PASM ("Extreme by Default"), and one named "W/ OEM Air Suspension" in BR only. KW's two Macan kits are for cars without air suspension, with or without PASM. The PASM kit includes a cancellation kit.

Third-generation Cayenne and Cayenne Coupe

Code: 9YA, 9Y3
Good to know: BC makes a Cayenne AWD kit without PASM and one with PASM, plus a 2024 to 2026 Cayenne Coupe kit with PASM (9Y3). KW's 9YA kit is for cars without PASM.

Second-generation Cayenne

Code: 92A; 9PA (in KW kit names)
Good to know: BC's AWD kit says "Swift Front Only." Bilstein's B12 kit is for cars without PASM or electronic adjustable suspension. KW's kit names the 9PA and 92A, without PASM, so it fits both generations.

Cayenne, 2003 to 2010

Code: 9PA, 955
BC Racing coilover kit for the 2004 to 2010 Porsche Cayenne
BC Racing kitThe BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2004 to 2010 Porsche Cayenne. Photo: BC Racing.
Good to know: BC's kit is for the Cayenne and Cayenne S without PASM. KW's 9PA kit is for cars with PASM and includes a cancellation kit. Bilstein's 955 kit is for cars without air or self-leveling suspension. KW's kit for the 9PA and 92A without PASM is shown under Second-generation Cayenne.

All six models in one table

Group Years What changes the kit BC Racing series
Macan 2015 to 2024 PASM; air suspension BR, DS
Panamera 971 2018 to 2023 BC only; RWD BR, DS
First Panamera 2010 to 2016 BC or Ksport; RWD; air excluded (Ksport) BR, DS
Cayenne 9Y 2019 to 2026 PASM; Coupe (BC) BR, DS
Cayenne 92A 2003 to 2018 PASM (Bilstein, KW) BR, DS
First Cayenne 2003 to 2010 PASM; air suspension BR, DS

Before you buy: what Cayenne, Macan and Panamera owners run into

These are the problems Cayenne, Macan and Panamera owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.

Air suspension leaks and faults
First Cayenne (955 and 957), 2003 to 2010

Air struts leak mostly at the hose connection, valve blocks can fail, and most faults bring up a chassis system failure message. Rennlist owners also report stuck rear valves, overworked compressors and slow raising. Air faults are common on these cars, so sort out any faults first, then pick a kit made for air cars and plan for the electronics.

Before you install: Check the options list for air suspension and PASM, scan for chassis faults, and pick a kit named for that setup.

Torn front lower control arm bushings
First Cayenne (955 and 957), 2003 to 2010

Rennlist owners often trace front end clunks to torn rear bushings on the front lower control arms, sometimes loose enough to move the arm by hand. Many replace the whole arm, and some choose the heavier Turbo S style arms. A heavy SUV on worn arm bushings will clunk and wander, even with new coilovers.

Before you install: With the front in the air, pry on each lower arm to check the rear bushing. Replace worn arms before the alignment.

Cayenne history

How the Cayenne began

Porsche writes: "Shortly after its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September 2002, the Cayenne became a worldwide success".

  1. E1
    PASM arrives"The first-generation Cayenne (E1) was also the first Porsche to feature the newly developed PASM."
  2. Air suspension
    PASM with air suspensionPorsche notes that on the first Cayenne (E1), PASM came together with air suspension.
  3. Leipzig
    Leipzig plant growsPorsche added capacity in Leipzig "for the Panamera sports sedan and Macan compact SUV."

Air, PASM and the Panamera

Is there a kit for a Macan with air suspension?

Yes. BC makes a Macan kit named "W/ OEM Air Suspension," in BR only. The KW Macan kits are for cars without air suspension.

Does PASM change which Porsche Cayenne coilovers fit?

Often. BC makes kits with and without PASM for the Macan and the third Cayenne, and KW's kits for PASM cars include a cancellation kit. Read us your car's options and we will check.

What about a Panamera 4?

None of our kits is named for an all-wheel-drive Panamera. The BC and Ksport Panamera kits say RWD.

Is there a kit for the newest Cayenne Coupe?

Yes. BC makes one for 2024 to 2026, named for the Cayenne Coupe AWD with PASM (9Y3).

Which BC series come on these Porsches?

Every BC kit here comes in BR or DS, except the Macan air suspension kit, which is BR only.

What warranty comes with the BC Porsche kits?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW, Bilstein and Ksport set their own.

More Porsche pages and guides

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your Cayenne. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Cayenne. Coilovers for Trucks, SUVs and Raised BuildsCoilovers on a taller, heavier car like the Cayenne. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Cayenne you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Cayenne. Porsche 911, Cayman and BoxsterThe sports cars. Porsche 944 and 968The front-engine cars. How to install coiloversPlan for PASM and air before you start. BC Racing for PorscheBC's Porsche kits.
Tell us if your Porsche has PASM, air or neither, and we will match the kit

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