Porsche Cayenne S
The Cayenne S upgrades to a 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 474 hp and 600 Nm, reducing the 0–100 km/h sprint to 4.9 seconds. The S adds 21-inch wheels, sport exhaust, and an upgraded brake system as standard. It represents the performance sweet spot in the Cayenne gasoline lineup — significantly more capable than the base model while remaining more attainable than the GTS or Turbo variants. Available as both an SUV and the sleeker Coupe body style.
Key Specs
- Engine: 2.9 L Twin-Turbo V6
- Power: 474 hp / 600 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 4.9 sec
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Top Speed: 271 km/h
Our 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Rating
FORPORSCHE RATING: 8/10
Pros
Twin-turbo V8 refinement and strong mid-range torque; V8 engine adds character absent from the base V6; meaningfully quicker in real-world driving; the sweet spot of the non-electrified Cayenne.
Cons
Fuel economy penalty over the V6; premium over base is substantial; V8 adds weight at the front.
Verdict
The sweet spot of the combustion Cayenne range. Enough power to feel genuinely fast, with a V8 character that the base model simply cannot match. Highly recommended over the base variant.
Porsche Cayenne Powertrain Guide
- Cayenne (Base): 3.0L V6 Turbo / 348 hp / 383 lb-ft / 0-60: 5.9 sec
- Cayenne S: 2.9L V8 Twin-Turbo / 468 hp / 450 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.7 sec
- Cayenne GTS: 4.0L V8 Twin-Turbo / 500 hp / 553 lb-ft / 0-60: 4.2 sec (Coupe)
- Cayenne E-Hybrid: 3.0L V6 + Electric / 470 hp combined / 0-60: 4.7 sec
- Cayenne S E-Hybrid: 2.9L V8 + Electric / 536 hp combined / 0-60: 4.1 sec
- Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid: 4.0L V8 + Electric / 729 hp combined / 0-60: 3.7 sec
- Cayenne Turbo GT: 4.0L V8 Twin-Turbo / 729 hp / 590 lb-ft / 0-60: 3.1 sec (Coupe only)
- Cayenne Electric: 1x electric motor (RWD) / 402 hp / 0-60: 5.4 sec
- Cayenne Turbo Electric: 2x electric motors (AWD) / 670 hp / 0-60: 3.5 sec