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Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Super StreetPorsche
550 hp
Horsepower
2365 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2011
Year

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (SUV)

The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is a full-size, high-performance luxury SUV that combines Porsche’s sports-car engineering with everyday utility. In the real world it represents the top-spec Cayenne of its era, using a twin-turbocharged V8 and an advanced all-wheel-drive chassis to deliver serious pace in a surprisingly large package.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 4.8L twin-turbocharged V8, front-engine, longitudinal

  • Total Output: 550 hp (410 kW)

  • Redline: ~6,700 rpm

  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic

  • Weight: ~2,365 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,846 mm long × 1,939 mm wide × 1,702 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,895 mm

  • Tires: Performance road tires on large-diameter Porsche wheels

  • Brakes: Large ventilated discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Cayenne Turbo S is a heavy, powerful, and surprisingly capable AWD road machine that rewards smooth inputs and momentum management more than late-braking heroics. It carries its mass like the large SUV it is, but Porsche’s chassis tuning gives it a level of composure and confidence that makes it feel more agile than expected. In the sim, it’s the kind of car that feels planted and stable at speed, with strong traction out of corners and enough power to make every straight feel short.

Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo V8 delivers a deep, muscular soundtrack with a refined Porsche growl under load. Low-end torque is the headline here, with immediate shove off the line and a strong mid-range surge that makes the Cayenne feel effortlessly fast. Turbo spool and a rich exhaust note give it plenty of character, even if it’s more grand touring brawn than razor-sharp race-car drama.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable and predictable, but with noticeable body mass and understeer if you enter too hot.

  • Traction: Excellent grip from the AWD system, especially on corner exit and in low-speed acceleration.

  • Braking: Strong stopping power, though weight transfer is always present and must be managed carefully.

  • Top Speed: Very competitive for a road SUV, with strong acceleration that masks its size.

Driving Style Tip: Keep inputs clean and avoid overdriving the front end. The Cayenne rewards a smooth, early-apex style that lets the AWD system and torque do the work. It’s best enjoyed as a fast, stable point-to-point weapon rather than a car to throw around aggressively.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Cayenne Turbo S has the unmistakable Porsche family face, with a muscular stance, big brakes, wide arches, and a premium cabin that looks instantly recognizable in sim. It brings a mix of luxury and menace that makes it feel as much like a prestige road car as a performance machine.

Whether you’re carving through mountain roads or just enjoying the absurdity of a 550-hp SUV on track, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is a rapid, refined, and unexpectedly entertaining addition to any sim garage.