Porsche has introduced the new Cayenne Turbo S
E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe. Set to arrive in the United
States early next year, the models have a plug-in hybrid powertrain that
features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 541 hp. It’s backed up by an electric motor that develops an additional 134 hp. This enables the crossovers to have a combined output of 670
hp and 900 Nm of torque.
The electric motor is powered by a 14.1 kWh
lithium-ion battery and is sandwiched between the V8 engine and an eight-speed
automatic transmission. This setup enables the two motors to work together or
independently. When the electric motor is doing all the work, the Cayenne Turbo
S E-Hybrid can travel up to 40 km on electricity alone.
In terms of performance, the crossovers can
accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 3.6 seconds before hitting a limited
top speed of 295 km/h. On the styling front, the models are distinguished by Acid Green
accents and 21-inch AeroDesign wheels. They also have body colored wheel arch
extensions. For the US market, the Cayennes will come nicely equipped with the
Sport Chrono Package and ceramic composite brakes. Other highlights include
18-way power adjustable adaptive sport seats, Porsche torque vectoring plus and
Porsche dynamic chassis control.
An assortment of options will be available including
a Lightweight Sport Package. It includes the Sport Design Package, a carbon
fiber roof, carbon fiber exterior accents and 22-inch GT Design wheels. Inside,
there’s an Alcantara-wrapped sport steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and
two-tone Houndstooth seat centers. Two versions of the package will be available
and they save up to 22 kg of weight. Unfortunately, the crossovers
don’t come cheap as the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid will be priced from US$ 161,900
in the United States. The Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe will retail for US$ 2,500
more.
Besides introducing the two high-performance models,
Porsche also announced the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe. It features a turbocharged
3.0-liter V6 engine and an electric motor that work together to produce a
combined output of 455 hp and 700 Nm of torque.
This enables the crossover to run from 0-96 km/h in 4.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 253 km/h. More
importantly, the model has an electric-only range of up to 43 km. The 2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
Coupe will be priced from US$ 86,400 and it comes equipped with eight-way power
front sport seats, a panoramic glass roof and 20-inch wheels.
