Porsche has launched the Cayenne Turbo GT in India at ₹2.57 Crores. The Cayenne Turbo GT is arguably one of the most extreme versions of the Cayenne yet. Based on the Cayenne Coupe, the Turbo GT is the quickest Cayenne that you can buy in the country today. Porsche claims that its factory driver Lars Kern has set a new SUV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the 20.83 Km course in 7:38:9. This puts it ahead of the Audi RS Q8 which previously held the record at 7:42. The Cayenne coupe is quicker than the company’s own Cayman GT4 which is no slouch either.
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What’s new?
The Cayenne Turbo GT is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4-liter V8 into the Cayenne coupe. This motor makes 631hp and 850 Nm of torque. The Turbo GT produces around 90hp and 80nm of torque more than the standard Turbo coupe. The total output of the Turbo GT is lesser than that of the Turbo S e-Hybrid which produces 670hp but that is due to the assistance of an electric motor. The updated V8 gets a new crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, bigger turbo compressor wheels, and an improved cooling system’s airflow.
The 8-speed automatic is quicker now and the all-wheel-drive system gets water-cooled. Porsche claims that the Turbo GT will do 0-100km/h in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 300km/h. The new model sits lower with Porsche’s adaptive dampers and sports suspension. The variable-ratio steering system, rear-axle steering, and active anti-roll bars are specifically tuned for the new model. The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system operates with performance-oriented control software.
The 22-inch wheels are wrapped in Pirelli Zero Corsa tires which are 1-inch wider than the standard variant. The Turbo GT has a revised front fascia and a carbon fiber rear diffusor. It also features an adaptive rear spoiler and a titanium sports exhaust system. The carbon side plates fitted lengthwise are also exclusive to the Cayenne Turbo GT.
The interior gets Porsche’s new infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility. The Turbo GT features 8-way sports front seats and two sports seats for the rear. They each come with GT-specific perforated seat center panels in Alcantara, contrast accents in Neodyme or Arctic Grey, and ‘turbo GT’ lettering on their headrests.