Performance Review: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Cayenne Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.This particular Porsche Cayenne has a 4511cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Cayenne shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. 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 2355 kgs (5191 lbs) this makes the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S in the same weight category as the 2021 Audi e-tron GT Quattro or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Cayenne shares the same bhp with the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp)

In terms of power the 4511cc 32V V8 engine produces 514 bhp (383 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (500 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (493 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 531 lb-ft (719.9 Nm) @ 2750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (553 lb-ft) or the 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 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 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0 V8 (243.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Cayenne.

The Porsche Cayenne has a Power to weight ratio of 218.2 bhp per ton and 225.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Cayenne competing with the 2008 Lexus IS F 5.0 V8 (243.2 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0 W12 (243.2 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 225.4 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 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 7.4 V8 (250.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray 454 7.4 V8 (250.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cayenne and the 2003 Pontiac GTO 5.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Cayenne on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.14 secs @ 104.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Pontiac GTO 5.7 V8 (13.08 secs), the 2009 Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Supercharged (13.09 secs), and the 2016 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo Sportback (13.09 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has a maximum speed of 168mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Cayenne equals the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S then how about the 2020 Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0 PDK 982 (179 mph), the 2017 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (179 mph), or the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (179 mph).

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2006 Cayenne Rivals List.

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