Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Models Will Be Most Powerful SUV
New Cayenne lineup will have staggering horsepower thanks to its ground-shaking 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8.Â
Porsche just introduced three additions to their new Cayenne lineup: the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe, and Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. The new Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe bear the distinction of being the most powerful Cayenne models ever.
How powerful? They will produce 670 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque, courtesy of a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 combined with an electric motor. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe models can go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds, with top track speed of 183 mph. Porsche used plug-in hybrid technology to enhance the performance. Both new models will arrive as part of the 2020 model year, as will the 2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe.
All three models bear distinctive Acid Green coloring around their badges, and on their brake calipers. The Sport Chrono Package, which includes a mode switch featuring the Sport Response button, is also standard on all three vehicles.
For all Cayenne Coupe models, Porsche combined a fixed spoiler above the rear window with a new adaptive rear spoiler below it. The adaptive spoiler extends by 5.3 inches at speeds of 56 mph and up to enhance aerodynamic stability.
So how does a hybrid generate such power and velocity? A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine making 541 horsepower combined with a 134 horsepower electric motor generate a total system output of 670 horsepower and 663 lb-ft of torque. The electric motor sits between the gasoline engine and the eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission, allowing the respective power sources to propel the vehicle in combination or independently, depending on the selected drive mode.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive is standard equipment on all Cayenne models including the newly announced versions. The electric motor is connected to a 14.1 kWh lithium ion battery offering 30 percent more energy capacity than the battery used in previous generation plug-in hybrid Cayenne models. The same battery is used in other current plug-in hybrid Cayenne models.
Of course, this is still a Porsche, through and through. Both in performance and in luxury. Both models include 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats as standard equipment. The seating layout for the standard body style includes a rear bench seat with three seating positions. By contrast, the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe and Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe feature two seating positions with separated individual bucket seats with a rear bench seat design from the standard body is available to customers as a no-cost option.
The same Lightweight Sport Package versions associated with the other Cayenne Coupe models are also available to the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe and Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe.
In addition to the new top models, Porsche also announced the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe today. Combining the same 3.0-liter single-turbo V6 and electric motor as the standard Cayenne E-Hybrid, total system output is 455 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to the standard Sport Chrono Package it hits 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, with a top track speed of 157 mph.
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe, and Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe are all expected to reach U.S. Porsche dealerships in early 2020.
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