Performance Review: Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo - [2023]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Cayenne Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2023. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Porsche Cayenne has a 2995cc Turbo Petrol Electric Hybrid powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol Electric Hybrid V6's includes the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid

The Cayenne shares its Petrol Electric Hybrid V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid and the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cayenne's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2455 kgs (5412 lbs) this makes the Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur 6.0 W12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Cayenne shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2995cc 24V V6 engine produces 300 bhp (223 kW) @ 5400 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo V6 throws out 310 lb-ft (420.3 Nm) @ 1400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Cayenne you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 (147.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Cayenne.

The Porsche Cayenne has a Power to weight ratio of 122.1 bhp per ton and 126.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2023 Cayenne competing with the 2005 Alfa-Romeo 159 3.2 V6 Q4 (147.1 bhp per ton) or the 2000 Ford Puma 1.7i 16V Ford Racing (147.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Cayenne generating around 126.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1955 Aston-Martin 2/4 MK II (151.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Seat Leon Linea R 2.0 TSI FR DSG (151.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (4.60 secs). This Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cayenne and the 1998 Honda NSX 3.0 V6 Auto

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Cayenne on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.94 secs @ 85.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Honda NSX 3.0 V6 Auto (15.87 secs), the 2004 BMW X5 4.8is V8 (15.87 secs), and the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 (15.88 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2023 version of the Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo has a maximum speed of 158mph.

Top Speed of the 2023 Cayenne equals the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo then how about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph), the 1995 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 Turbo Cup (169 mph), or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph).

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