2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia: A Factory-Built Off-Roader Worth Collecting

What Makes The Transsyberia Collectible

First, some context on what the Transsyberia is. As part of the Type 957 Porsche Cayenne (the dot 2 facelift of the first generation Cayenne), the Transsyberia stands out among its more common siblings. Unlike many Cayennes of the time, the Transsyberia in my opinion is a collectible, joining the ranks of the 955 and 957 Turbo S models.

Here’s the deal: Back in 2007, Porsche kicked serious butt for those who doubted the Cayenne’s capability, in the Transsyberian Rally, a brutal off-road race stretching from Moscow, Russia to Mongolia. To celebrate, they unleashed the Transsyberia onto the world, a Cayenne GTS on steroids.

This particular Transsyberia is a California dream, finished in a sleek Meteor Gray Metallic (Only 31 examples of the 285 were finished in this color) with Crystal Silver Metallic accents. It’s got all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a Porsche. Black leather and Alcantara seats provide comfort on long drives, while a Bose sound system and navigation keep you entertained and on course. The heated seats are a welcome addition, especially in colder climates.

Under the hood, a naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 pumps out 405 horsepower, a symphony delivered through a throaty sport exhaust. The Transsyberia’s off-road credentials are undeniable. It features reinforced underbody protection, steel skid plates, and a unique 4.1:1 final drive ratio for tackling challenging terrain. The Cayenne’s standard all-wheel-drive system, coupled with Porsche Traction Management (PTM), ensures confident handling in less-than-ideal conditions.

The seller mentions some cosmetic TLC needed on the bumpers and a repainted front fender. There have also been some repairs – the A/C blower motor, the PCM module, and the rear glass have all been replaced recently. The good news? The seller seems to have addressed these issues head-on, and there are no warning lights on the dash, according to the listing.

If you’re looking for a unique Porsche that can tackle both the urban jungle and the great outdoors, the Transsyberia offers a compelling combination of luxury, performance, and rarity. The only thing that puts me off is the higher mileage figure of 104,000 miles. Keep in mind that gen-1 Cayennes have increasingly become popular as project cars a used high-mileage example can easily be had for under $10,000 and even with some off-road mods, you’re still looking at a couple of grand more, or as much as your wallet allows.

So a current bid of $25,000, does make it seem pricey, but this is a limited production model from the factory of just 285 units, and its current $25k bid against the Cayenne Transsyberia’s average sale price of $43,867 over the past five years, keeps me interested. Just be prepared to shell out some dough for this rare gem, and maybe budget a little extra for some TLC down the line.