What is it?
Consider the facts. Here’s a car that weighs 2215kg and yet it can dispatch the benchmark 0-62mph sprint in just 4.5sec – a time that matches that of the latest Porsche 911 Carrera S. With less than flattering aerodynamics, it also manages to achieve a top speed of 176mph.
The latest of Porsche's second-generation Cayenne models can also hold its own off-road. It comes with multi-stage air suspension that gives 273mm of ground clearance in its highest setting and some impressive four-wheel drive hardware, including the latest in electronic torque vectoring to juggle drive between individual wheels at the rear.
Among the Cayenne Turbo S's true highlights is a lightly reworked version of the blown V8 petrol engine found in the standard Cayenne Turbo – a potent proposition in its own right. The same unit also sees service in the monstrously fast Porsche Panamera Turbo S.
There are other subtle power-enhancing tweaks, with the 4.8-litre, 90-degree direct-injection unit receiving a more free-flowing inlet manifold, increased turbocharger boost pressure and remapped electronics.
Power climbs by 49bhp, peaking at 542bhp to make this not only the fastest but also the most powerful iteration of the Porsche off-roader to ever see series production. Torque is also up by 37lb ft at 553lb ft – developed on a band of revs between 2250 and 4500rpm.
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TegTypeR
An engineering marvel -
An engineering marvel - yes.
A desireable car though? - not for me.
Ray60
I think you'll find it's
I think you'll find it's '4806cc', not '4086cc'.
6th.replicant
On the one hand I think it's
On the one hand I think it's vile, but, round these parts - ie, the SW - during the summer we had endless rain and some flooding, while the winter's had snow, ice, more floods and much rain, and when it's 'dry' the roads are covered in mud, manure and wet leaves.
Hence, the Turbo S almost begins to make sense: it can handle all of the above; it's a decent steer on B-roads and isn't too wide (unlike a Rangie); has useful overtaking poke for A/B-roads; and it's also good at motorway wafting. And its looks are considerably less bling than the new Rangie.
But I'd spend much time with Porsche's colour configurator, trying to find a hue that makes the Cayenne look more low-key/less in-yer-face - if that's possible...
curious_insider
Very nice interior, but I
Very nice interior, but I can't quite figure out whythe driver needs a grab handle on the centre console, other than for symmetry? I would have though with those performance figures attached to a 2.5 tonne missile (s)he is more likely to be hanging on to the steering wheel for dear life!
Does it come with carbon ceramic brakes?
stavers
curious_insider wrote: Very
If you look the whole thing is symmetrical (except the gear lever) which means that left & right hand drive markets can have the same interior just with re-programmed buttons.
Flash Harry
The review does say it
The review does say it all.The GTS at nearly half the price is more impressive and the pick of the range.The very rich and lottery winners only need apply imo.
fadyady
Superlative!
Superlative! This car is in a class of its own - a 4WD that sprints like a supercar and handles like a family hatch. This Porsche has nothing to worry about except BMW X5 V8.
pychris
Ugly
The Porsche Cayenne is the ugliest SUV on sale. It was in the last version and nothing has changed in the new one.
The smaller Macan version which is coming later this year, is a smaller version of the Cayenne.
But, it will be lapped up in the USA.
I'll wait for the new Range Rover Sport and hope they put in the XFR-S engine.
Cobnapint
Over kill
Both this and the GTS may well be fast, but where, exactly, can you use this sort of pace. These are more likely to be seen blasting up and down the highways of Dubai than our overcrowded pothole slalom courses.
For me, and most people who want to get from A to B with reasonable pace and comfort, without looking like a drug dealer, the V6 or V8 Diesels are more than up to the job.
275not599
It seems to me that carrying
It seems to me that carrying 2215kg at 176mph and getting traction on mud are requirements that pull tyre design in different directions. Since I am sure Porsche want to avoid disintegrating tyres at high speed, I bet the off road performance is rather limited. Of course the buyers will never notice for the obvious reason.
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