There was a time when energy figures past 700bhp had been reserved for probably the most unique, technologically superior supercars, however now such colossal outputs are inside attain for high-performance SUVs. The brand new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is the newest to hitch the 700bhp+ membership and arrives as one thing of a comfort gesture within the UK, on condition that the ultra-focused Cayenne Turbo GT is now not bought on our shores. 

With a 4-litre V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain rated at 729bhp and 701lb ft of torque, the Turbo E-Hybrid is probably the most highly effective Cayenne up to now. The petrol engine contributes 591bhp to the whole output, with a single supplementary electrical motor producing 174bhp. Finishing the 0-62mph dash in 3.7sec, the Turbo E-Hybrid sits in an analogous ballpark to the BMW XM Label Purple (3.8sec) and the Lamborghini Urus S (3.5sec) by way of acceleration. With a bigger 25.9kWh battery than its predecessor, the Turbo E-Hybrid can drive as much as 51 miles on electrical energy alone, and options an 11kW on-board charger for faster top-ups than earlier than. 

This new mannequin successfully serves two roles: on one hand, it’s a successor to the earlier Turbo S E-Hybrid mannequin, however on the opposite, it goals to offer among the further chew and skill of the Turbo GT by providing an non-obligatory GT Package deal for the mannequin in its Coupé type. All Turbo E-Hybrids come outfitted with two-chamber air suspension with adaptive dampers and torque vectoring, however the GT Package deal takes issues additional with bespoke suspension tuning and software program calibration. The GT Package deal additionally drops the trip top by 10mm and applies new geometry and bespoke entrance suspension pivot bearings to extend camber.

Porsche’s carbon-ceramic braking system can be included, together with higher-specification tyres, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Management and rear-wheel steering. With a carbonfibre roof and diffuser, plus a twin-exit titanium exhaust system, the GT Package deal brings an analogous visible flavour to the standalone Turbo GT. 

Inside, the brand new tech that debuted with the facelifted Cayenne is current and proper, centring round a 12.3-inch touchscreen mounted above a redesigned centre console. A curved digital instrument panel and an non-obligatory passenger show take heavy inspiration from the Taycan, whereas Porsche’s HD Matrix LED headlight expertise comes as normal. Costs begin at £130,200, with the Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé costing £132,600. The GT Package deal instructions a hefty £21,400 premium on high of this.