434bhp Porsche Cayenne S Coupe arrives

Porsche has unveiled the Cayenne S Coupe, a mid-range version of the Cayenne Coupe that will sit beneath the top-spec Turbo model. Offering additional standard equipment and a more powerful version of the twin-turbo V6 petrol engine found in the entry-level Cayenne Coupe, the S is available to order now with prices starting from £73,658.

When the Cayenne S Coupe arrives in showrooms, it will be a direct rival for the performance variants of the Mercedes GLE Coupe, BMW X6 and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

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The Porsche Cayenne S Coupe is powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 petrol engine that produces 434bhp, which is around 100bhp more than the base-spec Cayenne Coupe. An eight-speed automatic gearbox pushes power to all four wheels, all of which results in a 0-62mph-time of five seconds and a top speed of 163mph. Porsches claim the Cayenne S Coupe will achieve fuel economy of up to 23.7mpg, with CO2 emissions of 212-216g/km.

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As standard, the Cayenne Coupe S gets an array of extra kit over the base model, including 20-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, reversing camera and parking assist. Upgraded adaptive suspension and Porsche’s Sport Chrono package is also included. Options include a carbon fibre roof and additional weight-saving performance packages that lower the 0-62mph time to 4.9 seconds.

Inside, the Cayenne S Coupe carries over all the equipment found in the base-model such as the 12-inch infotainment screen, a digital dial display, eight-way adjustable sports seats and a centrally dash-mounted rev counter. The seating layout is strictly for four people, with only two individual seats in the rear. Despite a 20mm lower roofline, the Cayenne S Coupe features a 625-litre boot with the rear seats in place, and 1,540 litres available with the rear seats folded.

Do you want to know more about the Porsche Cayenne range? Read more about the reveal of the Cayenne Coupe, or our in-depth review of the Cayenne SUV.