The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is the fastest production SUV around the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Cayenne Turbo GT established a new production SUV 2: 14,046 turn record for the full 5,281 kilometers of the F1 place gran prize, with Ramez Azzam racing driver performing driving tasks.
The new reference point was a set in an official sanctioned event, the first time the Yas Marina circuit and Emirates Motorsport Organization (EMSO) Combined to make a recently established format for officially recognized production cars records.
Cayenne Turbo GT presents the most powerful Porsche V8 engine. It produces 659 ps of power and 850 nm of torque and is combined with an eight -speed S Tiptronic transmission.
Performance updates include Porsche dynamic chassis control (PDCC) Active roll stabilization system, active rear wheel address and the brake system composed of ceramic (PCCB) of Porsche (PCCB) as standard.
New record management of the official production return debuted
The new official format dictates that cars receive scrutiny before the activity of the track to ensure that they are specified by production. The activity on the track is limited to a 60 -minute practice session, followed by a 45 -minute qualification session where the return time time must be established.
EMSO supervised the entire process, led by an experienced senior FIA Fergus lavers official. Complete race control facilities were in operation. Even the limits of the track were closely applied to ensure that the times back were within the regulations.
“Our congratulations are also going to Ramez for establishing such a quick time, a little faster thanour Cayenne Turbo GT registration established in 2023”.
The Yas Marina circuit receives the final of the Formula 1 season annually and is a center for the activity of motor racing in The Middle East. For the first time, the place can punish the records of the return of the official production car.
“We congratulate Porsche When establishing an official record of the Tour of Automobiles with the Cayenne Turbo GT, ”Ali al BSHR, general manager of the Yas Marina circuit told.
“This achievement contributes to our growing portfolio of LAP registers sanctioned in several cars categories, reinforcing the Marina Yas circuit as the reference point for performance in the region.”
Ramez Azzam works under pressure
Azzam, winner of the GT4 class in the 24 hours of Dubai this year, was the pilot selected for the record race.
“The new official format exerts more pressure on the driver and the car, but I enjoyed it,” said Azzam.
“You really have the feeling of a clean event in which the pressure is performed to make sure you can get a clean and fast turn in an official qualification session.
Azzam was impressed with the performance of Cayenne Turbo GT around the full design of the Yas Marina circuit
“The power and sound of the engine are impressive, but what distinguishes Cayenne Turbo GT is its braking and handling performance. For a car of this size to stop so late, it is so much speed in the corner and feel like this.
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Production SUV LAPs record data
Auto: Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
Circuit: Yas Marina Circuit – Grand Prix Circuit
Circuit length: 5,281 kilometers
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tour time: 2: 14.046
Average speed: 141,83 km/h
Date: April 24, 2025
Session time: 7:00 pm at 7:45 pm
Air temperature: 27.6 degrees Celsius
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has firmly established itself as the fastest production SUV, setting new performance benchmarks on renowned racetracks.
Nürburgring Nordschleife Record
In June 2021, the Cayenne Turbo GT achieved a remarkable lap time of 7 minutes and 38.925 seconds on Germany’s Nürburgring Nordschleife. This feat surpassed the previous record held by the Audi RS Q8 by approximately three seconds. The vehicle’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, delivering 631 horsepower and 626 lb-ft of torque, played a crucial role in this achievement. (Porsche Newsroom, Automoblog)
Yas Marina Circuit Benchmark
In May 2025, the Cayenne Turbo GT set another record at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, completing a lap in 2 minutes and 14.046 seconds. This performance marked the first officially recognized production SUV lap record at the venue, under a new format developed by Yas Marina Circuit and the Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO). (HT Auto)
Acceleration and Braking Performance
The 2024 Cayenne Turbo GT also excels in acceleration and braking:
- 0–60 mph: Achieved in 2.9 seconds, making it the quickest SUV to 60 mph tested by MotorTrend. (MotorTrend)
- Quarter-mile: Completed in 11.21 seconds at 121.51 mph, edging out competitors like the Lamborghini Urus Performante.(MotorTrend)
- Braking from 60–0 mph: Consistently stopped within 99 to 100 feet, showcasing exceptional braking capabilities.(MotorTrend)
