The turbocharged Porsche Cayenne model has extremely high performance for a sport utility vehicle. It is roughly as quick to 60 miles per hour as the company’s Boxster S (about 5.2 seconds). Reviews indicate that the Cayenne handles remarkably well for a heavy SUV, whilst having a comfortable ride, and, by some sources, better off-road ability than BMW or Mercedes. Those cars are, unlike native off-road vehicles, not meant to climb rock mountains and pass deep rivers (due to the price and comfort they offer) but are fully capable to drive where one needs.
Many users of SUVs report that car’s ability to reach any skiing or recreational center and being comfortable during general winter drive is all they need. Other reasons for buying such cars are increased safety and street overview.
Porsche introduced a higher output Turbo S version at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show to compete with the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, which produces 510hp (375 kW) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds. The Turbo S produces 503hp (389 kW) and 531 ft-lbf (720 Nm), making it the second most powerful SUV after the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG.
The Cayenne Turbo S also has a recalibrated suspension, 20 inch wheels, and larger brake discs as standard. It lowers 27mm above 125 km/h and 11mm more above 210 km/h.
