Introducing an SUV with Over 1,139 Horsepower

The title of Porsche’s most powerful road car is once again about to be rewritten.

Announced last November, the Cayenne Turbo Electric boasts an astonishing 1,139 horsepower and 1,500 Nm of torque when launch control is engaged. It rockets from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds. Powered by a 113 kWh battery with an 800V architecture, it supports ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW. This is the strongest production car Porsche has ever delivered.

Yet, Porsche doesn’t seem satisfied just yet. According to overseas media reports, spy shots reveal the existence of a Turbo GT variant of the Cayenne Electric Coupe. Featuring a fixed rear wing, reinforced aerodynamic parts, and large brake systems, it is expected to exceed 1,139 horsepower, with a price possibly approaching the gasoline Cayenne Turbo GT’s $214,800. Have we truly entered an era where SUVs break into hypercar territory?

The “Barrier” of Massive Power in Gasoline Cars

As an owner of the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package, I want to share some insights here.

The Taycan Turbo GT produces a peak of 1,092 horsepower at launch control. Hearing that number, many might think “There’s no way I could manage such a car.” But that’s a misconception rooted in the traditional mindset of combustion engines. 1,000 horsepower in an EV and 1,000 horsepower in a gasoline car deliver power to the driver in fundamentally different ways.

I recall owning a 991.2 GT3 Touring and a Panamera Turbo. To truly feel the full power of these 500+ horsepower gasoline cars, you have to wait for the engine rpm to climb into the high rev range. Meanwhile, the car accelerates rapidly, increasing speed. On a track, that’s fine, but on public roads, you’re already over the speed limit by the time you feel the power. Plus, with a transmission, 500 hp in first gear feels very different than 500 hp in second gear. Lag from rev climb, gear ratio effects, and speeding during acceleration form a “triple barrier” that prevents everyday enjoyment of big power in gasoline cars.

Effortlessly Unleashing 1,000 Horsepower with One Right Foot

EVs completely eliminate this barrier.

Electric motors deliver peak torque from the very first rotation. If you want only 10 horsepower, you get exactly 10 hp; if you want 100, then 100 hp—instantly, controlled simply by how far you press the accelerator. There’s no waiting for revs to climb. There’s no gear selection involved. You get the power you want, exactly when you want it, in precisely the amount you want. That’s the essence of electric drive.

Although the Taycan uniquely has a 2-speed transmission, it only shifts to second gear above around 100 km/h, so in daily driving almost all power delivery happens in first gear. This means from the moment you leave the garage, you are feeling the full force of over 1,000 horsepower in a direct, seamless way. Even my wife’s Taycan 4S Cross Turismo amazes with its smooth yet powerful acceleration, but the Turbo GT takes this experience to an entirely new level. The harder you press, and instantly at that, the mind-blowing power pushes you back in your seat.

Anticipation for the Cayenne EV Coupe Turbo GT

All this makes the upcoming Cayenne Electric Coupe Turbo GT incredibly exciting.

With power expected to exceed 1,139 hp, combined with the practicality and comfort of an SUV, and even a fixed rear wing, Porsche clearly intends this to be more than just a luxury SUV. It aims to deliver hypercars-level performance to everyday driving. Having experienced the essence of 1,000+ hp EV power in the Taycan Turbo GT, I see immense potential for this to come to life in a much more versatile SUV form.

There remains a persistent myth that EVs with massive power are harder to handle.

But in reality, it’s quite the opposite. Because you can pull precisely the power you want, whenever you want it, having more total horsepower actually creates more control and composure. I look forward to the Cayenne EV Coupe Turbo GT proving this truth to even more drivers. After all, the thrill of huge EV power truly shines not on the racetrack, but on everyday roads.