The 2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo is an all-new third-generation model that hews closely to the previous model's appearance while upping its performance credentials, despite featuring a smaller displacement twin-turbo V-8.
Riding on the same MLB platform as is found under the Audi Q7, the Cayenne Turbo tops the 2019 Porsche SUV range with a new 541-hp twin-turbo V-8 in the place of the former twin-turbo 4.8-liter.
Staggered wheel sizes put wider tires on the rear axle of the Cayenne Turbo, enhancing grip to deliver astounding acceleration, as well as cornering and braking performance.
Wearing fresh summer performance tires, the Cayenne Turbo hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, gripped the skidpad at 1.0 g, and stopped from 70 mph in 150 feet.
Tungsten-surfaced iron brake rotors clamped by 10-piston front and four-pot rear calipers erase the 5148-pound Cayenne Turbo's momentum in a hurry.
Torque-vectoring and rear-axle steering help the Cayenne Turbo handle like a sports sedan despite its size and mass.
Rated to tow up to 7700 pounds as long as the trailer has its own brakes, the Cayenne Turbo can perform mundane SUV chores as well as it can tackle a track.
Air springs and active roll control contribute to over-the-road comfort until the driver dials up one of the sport modes to enable flat cornering at absurd speeds.
Quick as it is, the Cayenne Turbo's V-8 is expected to yield even more thrust when Porsche introduces the expected Turbo S and Turbo S E-Hybrid variants in later model years.
Exceptional steering makes the Cayenne Turbo feel as responsive and controlled as a true Porsche sports machine should.
Starting at $125,850, the Cayenne Turbo can get a lot more expensive with liberal application of numerous pricey options.
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
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