2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé First look: a GT SUV

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At first glance, the Cayenne Turbo GT looks a lot like its lesser teammate Turbo. Those with keen eyes, however, will notice a number of small stylistic improvements, such as a distinct front fascia with larger side vents and a more prominent front lip, black fender arches, a set of gorgeous 22-inch gold rims, and upgrades to the SUV’s rear wings, with the upper hatch-mounted unit accommodating the carbon fiber side plates and the larger adaptive spoiler (which resides just below the rear window glass) adding a two-inch-high Gurney flap. Additionally, the Turbo GT sits about 0.7 inches lower than the regular Cayenne Turbo Coupe.

Powerful Porsche

Porsche’s performance changes to the Cayenne Turbo GT extend beyond its ground clearance reduction. In particular, the German brand has completely reworked its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 for Turbo GT service, equipping the large engine with trim-specific crankshafts, timing chain, pistons and connecting rods. As a result, the top model of the Cayenne packs 631hp more than the standard Cayenne Turbo, but 39hp less than the gasoline-electric Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid.

However, the all-wheel drive Turbo GT’s 626 lb-ft of torque (59 lb-ft more than the Turbo) and even faster eight-speed automatic transmission allow this mighty Porsche to get its way from 0-60 mph in a manufacturer – estimated at 3.1 seconds, or 0.6 and 0.5 seconds longer than the Turbo and Turbo S E-Hybrid siblings. Given that we managed to hit the mile per minute in a Cayenne Turbo Coupe in 3.2 seconds, we bet the Turbo GT should trot to 60 mph in well under 3.0 seconds in our hands. He keeps stepping on the Turbo GT’s right pedal, and Porsche claims its sportier Cayenne model runs the quarter mile in 11.6 seconds.

A water-cooled transfer box ensures the Turbo GT’s drivetrain stays reasonably cool, even with a hot shoe at the helm, while a specially developed center-mounted titanium exhaust system gives the fastest Cayenne model a distinct growl.

Of course, taking the record in the ‘SUV, off-road, van, pick-up’ category at the Nrburgring Nordschleife requires more than a powerful powertrain, which is why Porsche has also tinkered with the side dynamics of the Cayenne Coupé to make it worthy of the Turbo GT nomenclature. Re-tuned shock absorbers, steering tips (including the SUV’s rear axle unit) and an air suspension that is up to 15% stiffer than that of the Cayenne Turbo complete similar to an optimized rear with torque vector, wider front 1.0-inch wheels and increased negative camber to make the most of the available grip of the Turbo GT’s Pirelli P Zero Corsa. Stopping power, meanwhile, is provided by 17.3-inch front and 16.1-inch rear rotors. The standard yellow painted calipers indicate the Turbo GT’s brakes are of the carbon ceramic variety, although Porsche notes that black painted binders are also available.

spicy inside

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Like its exterior, the Turbo GT’s interior subtly separates from the typical Cayenne herd. Both the front seats and the two-cross rear bench feature a Turbo GT-specific seat pattern, as well as faux suede padding in the center on the backrests and seat bottoms, contrasting gold or gray stitching, and embossed headrests . A yellow mark at the top of the wheel rims further distinguishes the interior of the Turbo GT.

With a starting price of $ 182,150, 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe stickers cost $ 47,300 more than their respective Cayenne Turbo Coupe kin (and $ 13,000 more than a Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe). Then again, no one buys one of the Porsche GT models to save a few bucks. Instead, shoppers drop the extra coin to savor the sheer joy of driving such a focused car. Without a doubt, the Cayenne Turbo GT will keep the thrills behind the wheel of other Porsche GT models when it hits our shores in early 2022. Whether or not purists take the first GT SUV is almost irrelevant. Fast SUVs are fast becoming a thing and Porsche is smart to chase the market there by showing its prowess in performance.

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