2003
Garage-Built Cayenne PickUp: An Abomination Or A Stroke Of Genius?
A French guy chops up his Cayenne with an angle grinder and ends up with an Aussie-style Porsche Ute
We have all seen renderings of what a Porsche Cayenne pickup truck would look like, thanks to A.I. and imaginative graphic designers. While an official model might never be a reality, we no longer have to rely on our imagination. French YouTuber Elyascars decided to use his trusty angle grinder and pickaxe to make the Cayenne pickup truck a reality. A mere seven days ago he acquired an ’03 Porsche Cayenne (955) for just 2,300 euros ($2,500), one he calls the cheapest Cayenne in France.
This Porsche Is A Highly Underrated Forbidden Fruit That The U.S. Never Got. Here's Why
Often touted as one of the most analog 911's ever made, find out why this track focused Porsche never made it Stateside
We can all agree that the 996 was the most controversial Porsche 911 generation. Yet, the 996 ushered Porsche into the modern age by being the first water-cooled Porsche 911 and the first (and last) to do away with the iconic, round headlamps. Like all 911 generations, the Porsche 996 had its fair share of hardcore variants. The most track-focused, naturally-aspirated Porsche 996 was the 911 GT3 RS, which was as close to a racing car as it could be. Sadly, the 996 GT3 RS was never offered in the US, and there is a good reason why.
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (996)
While denounced for its controversial style, the 996 Turbo was way ahead in its time. A powerful Mezger twin-turbo flat-six, sharp handling, leather-trimmed interior, and contemporary infotainment made it alluring despite fusses.
The 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo from the 996 generation, first went on sale in the United States for the 2001 model year. Slotting between the Carrera 4S and hardcore GT2, the Turbo brought racetrack-ready performance to the street at a more palatable price point. One of the most important changes bought by the 996 Turbo was a new Mezger 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine tuned to make 415 horsepower. Such power was enough for a 0-60 mph time of four seconds and a top speed of 189 miles.