Porsche crosses the SUV Cayenne with the puristic circuit sports car GT3. The result is as fast as it is expensive.
Porsche is making the luxury SUV Cayenne fit for the racetrack. In the GT variant, which is now being launched for the first time, a 640 hp variant of the 4,0-liter turbo V8 works, which enables a sprint time of 3,3 seconds and, for the first time in the series, a maximum speed of over 300 km / h. The prices for the top model, offered exclusively as a coupé, start at 196.078 euros.
The GT is the most powerful conventional Cayenne to date. Only the heavier plug-in hybrid model Turbo S e-Hybrid has even more power in the vehicle registration, which is less designed for top performance and fast lap times than the pure V8 model, which features a new turbocharger and titanium exhaust system, among other things. There is also an adapted air suspension as well as suspension extras such as roll stabilization, rear-axle steering, torque vectoring plus, power steering plus and ceramic brakes, which are otherwise subject to a surcharge. These work behind 22-inch rims with sports tires specially designed for use on the racetrack. In addition, the roof is made of carbon to lower the vehicle's center of gravity.
In addition to the rims, the GT can be recognized by details such as a new grill, carbon exterior mirrors, flared fenders and a roof spoiler with side flaps. There is also an active rear wing and a rear diffuser. Inside there are four seats with Alcantara covers, instruments with yellow pointers and color accents in metallic “neodyme”. In addition, the updated infotainment system is already available, which the other Cayenne models will only receive after the upcoming facelift.
In terms of price, the Cayenne GT positions itself at the top of the series. It is also separated by around 16.000 euros from the nominally more powerful plug-in hybrid. With a few extras, the top SUV should easily be able to drive over the 200.000 euro mark.