Porsche Cayenne Turbo S in 2013.

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 Porsche has added a seventh version of the Cayenne SUV, and it’s both the fastest and most expensive variant yet. The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S has 50 more horsepower and more standard features than the Cayenne Turbo on which it is based.


2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S rear three quarter static 300x187 imageThe big news concerns the twin-turbocharged 4.8-liter V-8 engine, which now produces 550 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, up from 500 hp and 516 lb-ft in the standard Porsche Cayenne Turbo. That’s enough for the Turbo S to reach 60 mph in a claimed 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 175 mph — 0.1 second quicker and 3 mph faster than a regular Cayenne Turbo.The horsepower and torque figures match those of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S, which uses the same engine as this Cayenne.

To ensure the suspension can keep pace with the upgraded engine, several items that are optional on other versions of the Porsche Cayenne come standard on the Turbo S, including Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and Power Steering Plus. PDCC actively adjusts the suspension to reduce body roll, PTV Plus applies the inside-rear brake to encourage sharper turns and can lock the rear differential, and Power Steering Plus changes how much power assistance is provided based on vehicle speed. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S interior 300x187 imageTo distinguish the Turbo S from lesser models, Porsche applies gloss-black trim to the front air intakes and rearview mirror, adds 21-inch 911 Turbo II-style wheels with gloss black accents,and fits a pair of polished aluminum dual exhaust tips. Carbon fiber trim pieces and an Alcantara headliner are standard in the interior, and buyers get a choice between exclusive Black/Carrera Red (pictured below) and Black/Luxor Beige leather upholstery.

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S goes on sale in the U.S. next spring from $146,975. That makes it the most expensive version of Porsche’s SUV; the existing 2013 Cayenne Turbo costs $109,725.

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