A new prototype of the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe EV has been spotted on the Nürburgring track. This time, it’s a new mystery variant, and the key to its identity may lie in another electric Porsche we already know very well: the Taycan.
The Taycan’s Legacy in Nomenclature
So far, Porsche hasn’t strayed too far from its roots when naming the trims of its electric vehicles, even going so far as to reuse (somewhat controversially) the “Turbo” designation despite the obvious absence of any turbocharger. We’ve seen this on the Taycan, which is relevant because the electric sedan lineup gives us a very good idea of what we have here: a Turbo GT.
Performance That Promises to Be Blistering
We’ve already seen how incredibly fast the Cayenne EV prototypes are. Therefore, we have no doubt that this version will rival the lower and more aerodynamic Taycan GT and will likely only be narrowly outperformed by it. The prototype that Porsche showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year completed the circuit in 31.28 seconds, shattering the previous SUV record by over four seconds.
Aerodynamic and Distinctive Design
To Porsche’s credit, the rear wing and redesigned bumper draw attention away from the Coupe’s body lines, which are reminiscent of Tesla’s. It retains the high beltline that distinguishes the Coupe from the standard Cayenne (even on the combustion versions). The design of this truncated crossover has always been controversial. It seems this one will be no exception.
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