2006 Porsche Cayenne TURBO S

Make

Porsche

Model

Cayenne TURBO S

Year

2006

Listed price

$13,949

Location

Burbank, California

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

153,000 miles

When Porsche unveiled the Cayenne for the 2003 model year, it represented a monumental shift for the brand, marking their first foray into the SUV market. Met with initial skepticism by purists, the Cayenne quickly proved its mettle, becoming a sales success and a vital component in Porsche's financial stability. The first-generation (955/957) Cayenne shared its platform with the Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7 but was imbued with a distinctly Porsche driving experience. The Turbo S variant, introduced later in the generation, pushed the performance envelope even further, boasting a more powerful engine and advanced dynamics that defied its SUV stature, cementing its place as one of the fastest SUVs of its era. This 2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, a prime example of the formidable 957 generation, has covered 153,000 miles and remains a testament to Porsche's engineering prowess. Under the hood lies the potent 4.8L Gas V8 engine, paired with a smooth automatic transmission, ready to deliver exhilarating performance whether on the highway or venturing off the beaten path. This particular Cayenne rides on 20-inch wheels, which appear to be a later 958-generation upgrade, wrapped in a mix of Hankook and Blackhawk tires, with three of the four wheels exhibiting light curb rash, as detailed in the comprehensive gallery. This is an opportunity to acquire a high-performance, first-generation Cayenne Turbo S, a vehicle that forever changed Porsche's trajectory.