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2027 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Spied at the Nürburgring
Porsche's most extreme internal-combustion Cayenne looks set for a subtle but focused performance refresh for the 2027 model year. Spotted in black during testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the latest Turbo GT wears new aero details that hint at improved downforce and braking performance rather than a complete redesign.
What changed on the outside?
From the front, the spy car shows a reworked bumper with additional intake flaps and a redesigned front lip that appear optimized to manage airflow more aggressively. The side profile is largely unchanged, but the rear reveals a taller spoiler lip and revised aero elements. Porsche also fitted carbon-ceramic brakes on this prototype — a sign the upgrades are aimed at sharper track manners.
Highlights:
- Updated front bumper with extra flaps and new front lip
- Taller rear spoiler and revised rear aerodynamic treatment
- Carbon brakes and high-performance summer tires on test car
Powertrain and performance expectations
Under the hood, expectations remain high. The Turbo GT shares the EA825 twin-turbo V8 architecture — a cross-plane V8 that Lamborghini has also quoted in its communications, citing figures as wild as 666 metric horsepower (cavalli) and 850 Nm (about 626 lb-ft). On the Porsche-built unit, conservative estimates put the revised 2027 Cayenne Turbo GT north of 650 hp and around 626 lb-ft of torque, with even higher outputs possible in non-Euro 7 markets.
Porsche’s existing Turbo GT (derived from the 2024 refresh) is already brutally quick: 0–62 mph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed near 305 km/h (190 mph). The 2027 aerodynamic and braking upgrades suggest Porsche is focused on improving lap consistency at venues like the 'Ring rather than chasing dramatically higher top speed figures.
Ring performance and rivals
Track time matters for halo SUVs. The Cayenne Turbo GT’s best recorded Nürburgring lap remains around 7:38.925 on the 20,832-meter layout. Audi Sport’s RS Q8 Performance currently claims the class-best time of 7:36.698, helped by technologies such as electromechanical active roll stabilization and lightweight wheels. With the new aero and brakes, Porsche could narrow that gap.
Market positioning and availability
The Turbo GT is a niche, no-compromise performance SUV primarily aimed at the U.S. market. Because of strict emissions and homologation rules such as Euro 7, Porsche did not offer the 2024-on Turbo GT in regions including the EU, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Singapore. The 2024/2026 Cayenne Turbo GT tips the scales at roughly 5,055 lb (2,293 kg), so its target audience is buyers who value outright performance over lightweight efficiency.
Pricing and comparison:
- Cayenne Turbo GT (Coupe-only) — from $210,600 (U.S.)
- Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe (2026) — from $167,100 (excluding freight)
In short, the 2027 Turbo GT spied at the Nürburgring looks like an evolutionary step: sharper aero, stronger brakes and the potential for slightly more power where regulations permit. For enthusiasts who want a high-performance, combustion-powered SUV that can still cut laps at the Green Hell, this updated Cayenne could be one of the most compelling — and rare — options on the market.
Source: autoevolution
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