Performance Review: Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Cayenne Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Porsche Cayenne has a 2995cc Turbo Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid V6's includes the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid

The Cayenne shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid and the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cayenne's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2425 kgs (5346 lbs) this makes the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Cayenne shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2995cc 24V V6 engine produces 300 bhp (223 kW) @ 5400 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo V6 throws out 310 lb-ft (420.3 Nm) @ 1400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Cayenne you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1967 Porsche 911 S (148.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Cayenne.

The Porsche Cayenne has a Power to weight ratio of 123.7 bhp per ton and 127.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Cayenne competing with the 1967 Porsche 911 S (148.7 bhp per ton) or the 2001 Jaguar X Type 3.0 V6 Sport (148.5 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Cayenne generating around 127.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1986 Aston-Martin Lagonda Series 3 5.3L V8 (152.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1986 Saab 9000 2.0 Turbo (152.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (4.60 secs). This Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cayenne and the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 1st Gen

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Cayenne on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.87 secs @ 86.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner 440 V8 1st Gen (15.80 secs), the 2001 BMW X5 4.6is V8 (15.81 secs), and the 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe 6.7 V12 (15.82 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo has a maximum speed of 158mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 Cayenne equals the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo then how about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph), the 1995 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 Turbo Cup (169 mph), or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph).

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