Porsche recently previewed the facelifted version of the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, quoting more than 690 hp and 900 Nm. Due to launch in the second half of 2024 for the 2026 model year, the Urus S- and Urus Performante-replacing Lamborghini Urus PHEV should exceed the output figures of its Porsche-branded counterpart.
The numbers may seem excessive at first glance. Not that long ago, that was the realm of limited-run supercars like the Ferrari Enzo and Porsche Carrera GT. On the other hand, bear in mind that a sport utility vehicle based on the Volkswagen Group’s MLB Evo platform weighs a lot more than carbon fibre-bodied supercars from two decades ago.
Simply put, emission regulations are the reason the House of the Raging Bull is discontinuing both the S and Performante. Euro 6 is hard enough for most automakers out there, but Euro 7 will be harder still. ACEA, as in the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, also believes that the Euro 7 standard will drive up production costs, with said costs to be passed down to consumers.
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There is, however, a silver lining. That being extra performance from the plug-in hybrid side of the powertrain, which includes a high-output electric motor. In the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, it’s estimated to belt out in the ballpark of 174 hp at full chatter.
While on the subject of plug-in hybrid goodies, the high-voltage battery of the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid is up 30 percent. More specifically, the capacity should be 25.9 kWh, mirroring that of the V6-powered Cayenne E-Hybrid. Recently spied while doing its thing on the German Nürburgring, the Urus PHEV is equipped with redesigned headlights, a new hood, and a new front bumper. With the rear lights covered, it’s hard to tell if Lambo worked its magic there as well.
There is a wild rumour according to which the Urus PHEV boasts the dual-clutch transmission of the Revuelto, but that’s not technically possible. The eight-speed unit in the V12-powered supercar is a transaxle, whereas the 2024 model year Cayenne and 2023 model year Urus both use a torque-converter automatic.
A rumour that may hold water is the Huracan’s replacement getting a derivative of the 4.0-liter V8 engine in the Urus PHEV and Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. The Baby Lambo’s engine is allegedly capable of hitting 10,000 revolutions per minute, although it remains to be seen if this kind of engine speed is even possible in a road-going application with twin turbos. For reference, the Urus Performante and Urus S both redline at 6,800 rpm.
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