TECHART Cayenne Turbo sets a new top speed record for full-size SUVs

By Andrus on 14.12.2009

TECHART Cayenne Turbo At this year’s High Speed Event in Nardo/Italy, TECHART team with the test driver Sandro Reuter reached a top speed of 321,2 km/h, respectively 200 mph, with the TECHART refined Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

According to TECHART this is the new speed record for Fullsize-SUVs. The winner car is based on Cayenne Turbo S technology with new installed TA 055/2.2 performance kit the engine produces 680 hp, an increase of 130 hp from the stock engine.

Other highlights are TECHART Aerodynamics Kit I, “Sport” air suspension module, sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals, decorative stitching and seat belts in gray.

For the record run at moderate temperatures the TECHART Team chose Continental Cross Contact UHP high-performance tires on 22-inch TECHART Formula rims, which were exposed to specific loading as a result of the one-sided cornering on the circuit.

Longstanding TECHART test driver Sandro Reuter said with great satisfaction: “The SUV was ideally prepared for the event. Both the engine and the tires showed a high level of performance and consistency.”