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Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT sets new benchmark at Yas Marina F1 Grand Prix circuit
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has set the first official production SUV lap record at Yas Marina Circuit. Check Offers The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has officially set a new benchmark at the Yas Marina Circuit, becoming the fastest production SUV to lap the iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix layout. Piloted by racing driver Ramez Azzam, the high-performance SUV clocked a lap time of 2:14.046 around the 5.281-kilometre track. This lap marks the first time a production SUV record has been formally recognised at the venue, setting a precedent for future time trials under strict motorsport regulations. The record-setting run took place under a newly introduced, officially sanctioned format, jointly developed by Yas Marina Circuit and the Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO). The official lap record procedure included pre-run scrutineering to ensure showroom specification, a 60-minute practice session, and a 45-minute qualifying window in which the lap time had to be set. Also Read : Porsche 911 Spirit 70 unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show as homage to the '70s era The Cayenne Turbo GT lap reinforced its reputation as not just a luxury SUV, but a track performer too, keeping up an average speed of 141.83 kmph. The record-setting session took place from 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm under ambient conditions of 27.6 degrees Celsius air temperature, 39.1 degrees Celsius track temperature and 61.7 per cent humidity. Wind speeds were calm at 1.4 kmph. Ramez Azzam, who recently won the GT4 class at the Dubai 24 Hours, praised the Cayenne Turbo GT's handling prowess, saying, 'The power and sound of the engine is impressive, but what sets the Cayenne Turbo GT apart is its braking and handling. For a car of this size to remain so composed through corners is remarkable. I could push it hard and still feel completely in control." Also Read : Porsche adjusts electrification strategy with job cuts and lower sales targets Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT: Specifications The Cayenne Turbo GT is powered by Porsche's most powerful 4.0-litre V8 engine, producing 650 bhp at 6,800 rpm and 850 Nm of max torque paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission. The SUV in this spec gets performance enhancements such as Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Active Rear Wheel Steering and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) as standard. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 21 May 2025, 17:57 PM IST
IOL News
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
WATCH: Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT sets new record at Yas Marina Circuit
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT fastest production SUV Yas Marina Circuit performance SUV luxury SUVs automotive news The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT continues to impress with its speed and is now officially the fastest production SUV around the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi with a time of 2:14.046. Gold standard As a reminder, the pre-facelifted Cayenne Turbo GT held the record for the fastest lap around the Nürburgring, generally accepted as the gold standard, with 7:38.926 for a few years until the Audi RS Q8 came along last year in a time of 7:36.698. New format The record was set in an officially sanctioned event, the first time that the Yas Marina Circuit and Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO) have combined to conduct a newly established format for officially recognised production car lap records. Piloting the performance SUV was Ramez Azzam, winner of the GT4 class in this year's Dubai 24 Hours, with an average speed of 141.83km/h around the 5.281-kilometre track.
TimesLIVE
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT sets SUV lap record at Yas Marina
Porsche's Cayenne Turbo GT has claimed the title of fastest production SUV around the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Behind the wheel was racing driver Ramez Azzam, who guided the performance SUV to a blistering lap time of 2:14.046 on the full 5.281km Grand Prix layout — setting a new benchmark at the Formula One venue. This wasn't just a casual run either. The time was set during an officially sanctioned session, marking the first time Yas Marina Circuit and the Emirates Motorsport Organisation have teamed up under a new format for verified production car lap records. At the heart of the Cayenne Turbo GT is the most powerful V8 in a series production Porsche road car. Paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic S gearbox, it produces 485kW and 850Nm — enough to send the SUV from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 305km/h. But raw power isn't the only story here. Porsche has thrown in serious chassis tech too: Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control with active roll stabilisation, active rear-wheel steering, and carbon-ceramic brakes — all fitted as standard. Azzam, fresh off his GT4 class win at the Dubai 24 Hours, came away impressed. 'The power and sound of the engine is impressive, but what sets the Cayenne Turbo GT apart is its braking and handling performance,' he said. 'For a car of this size to brake so late, carry so much corner speed and sit so flat is remarkable. I could push it so hard and still have confidence. It's crazy.'
Khaleej Times
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge gears up for empty quarter rematch
It's less than ten days to go until the most challenging motorsport series, the FIA/FIM World Rally-Raid Championship, (W2RC), returns to the UAE for the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Sitting as the second round of the W2RC season, drivers and riders must prepare for the towering dunes of the Empty Quarter in an epic rematch steeped with history. The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, founded in 1991 by 14-time Middle East Rally Champion and current FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, came along to shake up the world of cross-country rally. Since then, the event has grown to become a desert classic in rally-raid, revered by fans and competitors alike for its incredible landscapes, gruelling stages, and gripping action. The growing success of rally-raid coupled with the spectacular nature of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge's towering dunes attracts a world-class international entry list. Ten different nationalities have won the Desert Challenge bike class to date, compared to eight in the cars. The 2025 edition (21-27 February) will be no exception, with almost 165 competitors, including cars, bikes and quads, entered for this year's event, from nearly 30 different countries. So many cars, bikes, teams, competitors, officials and freight in the remote wilderness of the Abu Dhabi desert is no easy task to manage, but event organisers the Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO) is aided in the mammoth logistical challenge by Official Logistics Partner, DHL Global Forwarding. The 34 th edition of the Desert Challenge is set to be one of the most spectacular ever. After a fog-curtailed penultimate stage denied many a satisfying finish at the season-opening Dakar Rally, the Desert Challenge's spectacular new route will see rematches between rivals deep in the daunting Rub' al Khali across ergs reaching as high as 300 metres. Three factory teams – Toyota Gazoo Racing, the Dacia Sandriders, and Ford M-Sport – are full time entries in W2RC's top Ultimate car class and, accompanied by an incredible array of smaller classes and privateer entries, the 34 th Desert Challenge is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested in its long history. Indeed, below the Ultimate car class, the Challenger (Lightweight Prototypes) and SSV (lightly modified production vehicle) car categories have not only succeeded in greatly boosting entry numbers, but they have also brought through a whole new generation of top talent. The bike category also benefits from a healthy attendance. The reigning World Champions, Indian manufacturer Hero Motorsports, and the traditional desert kings, Redbull KTM Factory Racing and Team Monster Honda HRC, make up the three main factory teams amongst a growing number of additional regional competitors. With the logistical challenges overcome and the event now well into final preparations, the stage is set for another epic adventure and what promises to be the most thrilling Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge yet.
