BREAKING: The new Porsche Cayenne Electric has officially been confirmed as the heaviest production vehicle ever made by the automaker, weighing in at a staggering 5,831 pounds (2,645 kilograms). This groundbreaking model also boasts an astonishing 1,139 horsepower and 1,106 pound-feet (1,500 Newton-meters) of torque when utilizing its launch control feature.
The Cayenne Electric Turbo variant not only sets records for weight but also eclipses the previous heavyweight title-holder, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe, which weighed 5,721 lbs (2,595 kg). This significant increase of 110 lbs (50 kg) makes the Cayenne Electric Turbo the heaviest Porsche ever produced.
In comparison, the Cayenne Electric’s massive 113-kWh battery pack alone weighs approximately 1,322 lbs (600 kg), nearly matching the weight of an entire Porsche 356 SL, which triumphed at the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans.
While the Cayenne Electric Turbo is a feat of engineering, it is not the heaviest electric SUV on the market. The Mercedes G-Class weighs in at an impressive 6,801 lbs (3,084 kg), and even the Cadillac Escalade IQ tips the scales at a massive 9,134 lbs (4,143 kg). Comparatively, the Rivian R1S and Lucid Gravity also surpass the Cayenne Electric’s weight, highlighting a trend toward heavier electric vehicles in the market.
Porsche’s shift towards heavier models is a noteworthy development, particularly as they plan to introduce a new three-row SUV. Initially proposed as an electric vehicle, it will now debut with combustion engines, with an eventual transition to an EV version expected to further increase weight records.
The implications of this weight gain are significant, particularly for performance, handling, and consumer perception. As electric vehicles continue to evolve, the Cayenne Electric Turbo represents a bold step for Porsche, blending power with an impressive design while raising questions about the future of vehicle weight in the automotive industry.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Cayenne Electric as it becomes available for consumers. This revolutionary model is set to redefine what a luxury SUV can achieve while bringing Porsche into a new era of electric performance.
