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BEFORE THE PURISTS BEGIN to
DEEP CUT: cry foul, please allow the pedants A third row bench is even available
as a no-cost option, underscoring
a moment. The French origin
Porsche’s confidence in the Turbo
of the word coupé translates to
“cut”—in this application, the low Coupe’s potential as a true people-
hauler. The only compromise is a loss
2020 cutting roofline of the new 2020 of five cubic-feet of cargo room owing
to the lowered roofline.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe does
technically qualify it as such.
Porsche Porsche is quick to acknowledge Although the Base, S, and Turbo
trims share their engines and
Cayenne that this is almost purely a stylistic 8-speed automatic with the regular
decision, as the Cayenne Turbo
Cayenne, the Turbo Coupe models
Coupe doesn’t offer any unique
include more standard equipment
TURBO COUPE drivetrain or mechanical upgrades belying their sporting intentions.
The lauded Sport Chrono package is
over those available on its more
traditionally-styled sister. With the
and 8-way adjustable front seats.
stated expectation that this new present, as well as PSM sport, PASM,
version will comprise up to 20% of all Options include carbon-ceramic
new Cayenne sales, the manufacturer brakes, a performance package with
is also quick to acknowledge the adaptive air springs, rear-wheel
weight prospective customers place steering, and sport exhaust; and the
on style over substance. crown jewel—the Lightweight Sport
package featuring lightweight 22-inch
Outside, the subtle differences found wheels, carbon fiber roof, and classic
in the lower section of the bumper houndstooth seat inserts. All told, this
gradually become more pronounced. lightens the Turbo Coupe by 39-48
The windshield is shorter and angled pounds depending on trim level.
steeply. The roof is nearly an inch
lower, and the rear has been widened While some will call the Turbo
similarly, giving the Turbo Coupe an Coupe out as obvious pandering,
undeniably 911-inspired silhouette. the fact that it shares nearly all of its
The design conveys movement even underpinnings with the standard
while parked. Cayenne assures that this new model
The Cayenne Turbo Coupe will ride better and demonstrate
launches sometime in Fortunately there’s next to no loss more agility than its competition.
2020, with the Base of practicality. The rear seats have It will undoubtedly outrun them as
starting at $76,550. been lowered a little over an inch, well, with the 541 horsepower Turbo
Visit Porsche West Palm helping to ensure ample headroom delivering an estimated 3.7 second
Beach now to schedule for passengers. sprint to 60 MPH.
a test drive.
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