CAYENNE TURBO GEN 1

The introduction of the Cayenne in 2002 was a genius move by Porsche. The first V8-propelled product from the Stuttgart stable since the demise of the 928 GTS seven years earlier, the sensational SUV was based on a common VW Group platform (thereby saving on production costs) and appealed to emerging Asian markets, ultimately resulting in China becoming Porsche’s biggest export territory, a title held for decades beforehand by North America. The first off-road Porsche (though quite how many are used in this fashion is anyone’s guess) since the Porsche-Diesel tractors of the post-war years, the first-gen Cayenne was also the first production Porsche with four doors.

Though the Cayenne is a rollicking great fourby, it was available to buy in Turbo trim from the off, providing Porsche-loving speed freaks (with kids, dogs, shopping and large amounts of luggage in tow) the ability to enjoy driving a powerful Porsche offering the perfect