PORSCHE Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Porsche released the third generation of the Cayenne SUV at the beginning of 2023, but it waited more than six months before unleashing the sportiest version of it to that date, the Turbo E-Hybrid in the coupe-shaped bodywork and upgraded with the GT Package.

When the German automaker unveiled the third generation of the Cayenne, people wondered where was the mighty Turbo version. However, the car manufacturer remained silent until late August 2023, when it unveiled it. Still, it wasn't the Turbo S customers expected, but a better version named Turbo E-Hybrid. As a result, the new product was not just more potent than the Turbo S version from the second generation but also proved to boast a lower fuel consumption and a smaller footprint than its predecessor. Porsche replaced the Turbo S with the Turbo H-Hybrid, and it did that for both body shapes: the SUV and the SUV Coupe versions.

Sporting a front fascia very similar to its sibling, the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe GT Package boasted a broad black grille flanked by tall air scoops where the automaker installed a pair of thin LED light strips for the daytime running lights system. Lower on the bumper, the automaker added a third trapezoidal air intake. From its profile, the big SUV revealed its coupe shape, with a sloped-down roof line that started above the rear seats. Furthermore, this GT Package version of the Cayenne Coupe sported black trims around wheel arches, both front and rear, that emphasized the look of the 22" light alloy wheels. The Cayenne Coupe GT Package sat lower on the ground compared to its non-GT sibling by 10 mm (0.4") to lower the car's center of gravity. Last but not least, the car's roof was made from carbon fiber, which also helped the car during high-speed cornering maneuvers.

With a cabin fit mostly for four, yet with three seatbelts in the back, the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe GT Package featured sports seats for the front passengers. They faced a unique infotainment unit that stretched from the instrument cluster that fronted the driver to the side passenger. The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe GT Package featured a pair of high-bolstered seats at the front, and Alcantara and Leather trims were also available.

But the real marvel happened under the skin, where Porsche installed a drivetrain consisting of a twin-turbo V8 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition, an electric motor complemented the package and helped the vehicle achieve a combined power of 730 HP (739 PS). The torque went in all corners, and the SUV relied on an air suspension tuned for performance. Still, thanks to its two-chamber technology, this could also provide enough comfort for the vehicle's occupants. To stop the heavy SUV, Porsche used big brakes in all corners and offered an option for ceramic brakes (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake – PCCB). This braking system and other improvements were standard for the Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe with GT package.