Here's How Friedrich Performance Squeezes Extra Performance From The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

The German tuner offers a kit that turns the already potent Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT into a 1,000 horsepower 911 slayer

by Dimitar Angelov on September 6, 2024, 14:00

When it comes to reimagining and modifying Porsche cars, there is no shortage of great names that specialize in the art of making the German company’s performance models even more capable than they already are. Such treatment is not limited only to the Porsche 911 and 718 models though. The German company, Friedrich Performance Manufaktur (FPM) offers performance-enhancing treatment for all Porsche models, and one of its latest kits is dedicated to making the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT faster than the latest, most powerful 911 we have. Of course, the 992.2 update is about to bring even more radical variants of the iconic, rear-engine sports car, but the Friedrich Performance package for the Cayenne GT gives it a 36-percent bump in power with a bit of extra torque. As you may expect, the numbers are impressive, but even more surprising is how little it takes to unleash that extra power from the Porsche SUV.

Porsche’s fastest SUV becomes even faster

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The third generation of Porsche’s larger SUV gave us the fastest Cayenne you could get from the factory. The Turbo GT is the first Cayenne to be capable of 186 mph (300 km/h). Interestingly enough, the fastest Cayenne is not the most powerful. That would be the Porche Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid, which is comparable to the Lamborghini Urus SE Hybrid, although not entirely identical.

Electrification adds weight and no other Porsche exemplifies that better than the Panamera Turbo Hybrid, which pushes past 5,400 pounds. Meanwhile, the Porsche 911 T-Hybrid powertrain only adds 110 pounds to the total weight. Regardless, the German tuning company has chosen to modify the non-hybrid Cayenne Turbo GT. Another thing worth mentioning is that the non-hybrid Cayenne Turbo GT, despite being 98 horsepower down, boasts a better power-to-weight ratio than the Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid – 284 horsepower per ton for the Turbo GT versus 281 horsepower per ton for the Turbo E Hybrid. When it comes to the FPM treatment for the Cayenne Turbo GT, the main number is the new horsepower figure – 1,001 metric horsepower.

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Here is a simplified comparison between the Cayenne Turbo GT, Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid, and FPM Cayenne Turbo GT.

Performance Specifications	Porsche Cayenne Turbo E Hybrid	Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT	FPM Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
Engine	4.0-liter, DOHC, twin-turbo V-8	4.0-liter, DOHC, twin-turbo V-8	4.0-liter, DOHC, twin-turbo V-8
Power	729 horsepower at 5,500-6,800 RPM	631 horsepower at 6,000 RPM	987 horsepower
Torque	700 pound-feet at 900,5,130 RPM	627 pound-feet at 2,300-4,500 RPM	737 pound-feet
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Drivetrain	Front engine + rear e-motor, AWD	Front engine, AWD	Front engine, AWD
Curb weight	5,721 pounds	4,894 pounds	approx 4,890 pounds
0-60 mph	3.5 seconds	3.1 seconds	2.7 seconds
Top speed	183 mph	186 mph	215 mph

The FPM treatment

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It is truly impressive how little the Cayenne’s twin-turbo V-8 needs to make that much extra horsepower. The kit consists of twin 76mm downpipes ($7,750 – $8,850), with 100-cell or 300-cell catalytic converters available as an option. New intercoolers ($5,540), new plumbing, a larger air intake along with software calibration, and upgraded turbochargers**. That’s all it takes to make the non-hybrid Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT make Bugatti Veyron power.

The company started as Friedrich Motorsport, back in 1992, and eventually started manufacturing exhaust systems for a variety of European performance models. These days, the company offers performance kits for Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and Bentley. Each exhaust system by Friedrich Performance Manufaktur is hand-crafted and the power kits are developed in-house.

FPM’s treatment for the Cayenne Turbo GT includes more than just under-the-hood modifications. Exclusive, 21-inch, multi-spoke wheels ($11,475) are also available, and there is also a new calibration for the suspension, reducing the ride height. Most of the parts included in the kit can also be bought separately, for example, if you just want the meaner soundtrack of the V-8 without the full, 1,001 horsepower. The most expensive part you can buy separately are the wheels.

Dimitar Angelov

Dim has been an automotive journalist since 2014. Although he is interested in all things automotive, his main interests revolve around, Asian, classic, and sports cars. He is particularly fond of Porsche sports cars as well as JDM classics from Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and others. Dim operates mainly from Bulgaria, but can, occasionally, be seen attending Europe's most reputable Auto shows, and events. Read full bio