>AN SUV capable of hitting 100kmh in less than five seconds sounds downright improbable. Unless it is a Porsche. The Stuttgart sports car maker has made its Cayenne Turbo S juicier. From a 4.5-litre with 521 horses, the facelifted car now has 4.8-litre twin turbo V8 churning 550 horsepower and 750 Newton-metre of torque from 2,250rpm. It will hit the century mark in 4.8 seconds - from 5.2 previously. Top speed is 280kmh, from 270kmh. Despite its heightened performance, it is less thirsty, thanks to direct injection for its engine.
This article was first published in The Straits Times on Apr 26, 2008.
