New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Unveiled In Beijing

Posted by Joshua McRaeApril 21, 2008 at 11:11 pm

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Porsche has unveiled in Auto China 2008 the highly coveted Cayenne Turbo S for the second generation (face lifted) model.

“The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and its top speed is 280 km/h. The Turbo S will be introduced into the market as from August 2008. The international basis price is EUR 111,400.”

Only available as a 2006 model, the previous Turbo S made 520 hp, a noticeable 16% increase over the regular Cayenne Turbo’s pussy 450 hp. The new 2009 Cayenne Turbo S with 4.8-liter V8 twin turbo engine pushes its way up to 550 hp (404 kW) and 750 Nm with a modified exhaust system and improved engine control unit.

The Turbo S receives special 21-inch Sport Plus alloys, exclusive “lava gray metallic” paint option and air intake grills and wheel arches painted body color. For 2009 model, Porsche will offer ceramic composite brakes for the Cayenne S, GTS and Turbo.