New 2019 Porsche Cayenne - MTR Design | 2019 Porsche tuning | Cayenne tuning 2019
The 4.0-liter biturbo V8 offers up 550 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, and I’m feeling every bit of that oomph as I fly past slow-moving work trucks and microcars on my race to beat the clock. Porsche reps are calling out upcoming turns like I’m on a rally stage – ”90-degree right-hander,” “sharp left up the hill” – the Cayenne’s sophisticated new rear-axle steering helping me dig into tight corners with incredible agility and stability. The throaty V8 engine note is accompanied by a hearty exhaust roar every time I bury the throttle. The fat, staggered tires on 21-inch wheels claw into the haggard mountain roads, the redesigned air suspension filtering out minor imperfections before my hands can feel them through the steering. I’m driving this 4,800-pound Cayenne like it’s a 911, and every sensation is as visceral here as it is in Porsche’s smaller sports car. There’s a new turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 in the base Cayenne, with 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque – increases of 40 hp and 37 lb-ft over the outgoing model. Ding dong, the Volkswagen-sourced VR6 engine is dead, and this robust turbo powertrain makes the entry-level Cayenne feel anything but.
