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Porsche Cayenne Diesel Passing GT3s, Huracan Performante on Nurburgring Is Wild

Porsche Cayenne Diesel Passing GT3s, Huracan Performante on Nurburgring 5 photos
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Porsche Cayenne Diesel Passing GT3s, Huracan Performante on NurburgringPorsche Cayenne Diesel Passing GT3s, Huracan Performante on NurburgringPorsche Cayenne Diesel Passing GT3s, Huracan Performante on NurburgringPorsche Cayenne Diesel Passing GT3s, Huracan Performante on Nurburgring
Ah... the idea of a lapping the Nurburgring in a Porsche that was built this decade sounds like an aficioando's dream. Of course, every has their own priorities, even though most lists certainly have a 911 at the top. But what about a Cayenne Diesel?
No, I'm not here to rant. Instead, my aim is to show you that you can get plenty of giggle while blitzing the Nurburgring in a Porsche that tips the scales at over two tons, but only has 240 horsepower.

Now, as you'll get to notice in the first piece of footage below, the Zuffenhausen high-rider's power-to-weight ratio didn't stand in the way of the Porsche passing track-savy toys such as the 991 Porsche 911 GT3, the 991 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and even a Lamborghini Huracan Performante. You know, the Raging Bull that used to hold the Green Hell production car lap record, thanks to a cronograph numbers of 6:52.

Sure, the drivers of the said coupes had other things to do rather than push the uber-expensive machines to the absolute limit on the infamous German track, but this is precisely why the aficioando behind the wheel of the Cayenne Diesel decided to prey on them.

Oh, and don't worry about the tires screaming, they're find - such aural behavior is only normal when you're pushing an SUV hard on all-weather rubber.

To be fair, lapping the Nordschleife in a Cayenne Diesel isn't just about passing track specials. In fact, you'll have to be prepared to see quite a few posterior yorself, some of which will include a BMW badge - check out the second video below (the clip on the right), which shows a 9:24 Bridge To Gantry full lap and you'll understand.

Unsurprisingly, the wielder of the German SUV knows a thing or two about going all out on the Ring. For instance, here's the man playing with a fast biker, albeit while behind the wheel of a Porsche that's a bit spicier (think: 991.2 GT3 RS).

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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