Porsche's
Cayenne can soon be ordered in a sleeker, sportier shape thanks to the
arrival of the 2020 Cayenne Coupe, which the German performance marque unveiled
Thursday.
Like other players in the segment, such as the BMW X6 and
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, the Cayenne Coupe sacrifices space in pursuit of a
more dynamic design.
Virtually everything from the A-pillars back is new, as the
roof has been dropped 0.78 inches and flows toward a new tail fitted with an
adaptive rear spoiler that works in conjunction with a roof-mounted spoiler.
New rear doors and rear fenders also give the vehicle a wider, more muscular
stance.
Despite the roof being lower, we're told head room at the
rear isn't an issue as the seats have also been lowered by 1.18 inches compared
to the regular Cayenne. Only two adults will fit in the rear, unlike the Cayenne,
which can fit three across in the rear seats. The Cayenne Coupe's cargo volume
is about 22 cubic feet, which increases to 54 cubic feet when the rear seats
are folded.
The Cayenne Coupe's roof is a panoramic glass unit as
standard but can be swapped out for a lighter carbon fiber replacement that
helps to lower the vehicle's center of gravity. The carbon roof is offered in
one of three lightweight sports packages, which also include lightweight
22-inch alloys and carbon fiber and Alcantara interior trim.
A Sport Chrono Package and Porsche Active Suspension
Management adaptive dampers are included as standard across the range.
The Cayenne Coupe arrives in showrooms in the fall as a 2020
model. Just two models have been announced, a base Cayenne Coupe that starts
$76,550 and a high-performance Cayenne Turbo Coupe that costs $131,350 before
options. Both prices include destination.
The Cayenne Coupe is fitted with a 3.0-liter turbocharged
V-6 that delivers 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, which is enough
for 0-60 mph acceleration in a brisk 5.7 seconds (5.6 seconds with lightweight
packages) and a top speed of 151 mph. The Cayenne Turbo Coupe drops in a
4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that delivers 541 hp and 567 lb-ft and will
sprint to 60 in 3.7 seconds and top out at 178 mph.
In Turbo guise, the Cayenne Coupe is one of the fastest SUVs
on the planet, so it seems Porsche has ensured the vehicle has the performance
to match its looks.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122219_2020-porsche-cayenne-coupe-jumping-on-the-fastback-suv-bandwagon
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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