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Porsche Centre Doha welcomes the Cayenne Coupe

Published: 04 Dec 2019 - 12:33 am | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 07:14 pm
The officials of Porsche Centre Doha, Salman Jassem Al Darwish (right), Chairman and CEO; and Ahed Dawood (second left), Brand Manager, during the launch of Cayenne Coupé at the Porsche Centre Doha, The Pearl-Qatar, in Doha yesterday. Pic: Salim Matramkot

The officials of Porsche Centre Doha, Salman Jassem Al Darwish (right), Chairman and CEO; and Ahed Dawood (second left), Brand Manager, during the launch of Cayenne Coupé at the Porsche Centre Doha, The Pearl-Qatar, in Doha yesterday. Pic: Salim Matramkot

The Peninsula

DOHA:  Porsche has extended its Cayenne range with the addition of the Cayenne Coupe – a version that features an all-new body shape, two different roof concepts and impressive performance. Launched at a showcase event held by Porsche Centre Doha, Al Boraq Automobiles Co at Porsche Showroom in Medina Centrale, The Pearl-Qatar. The model shares the same technical attributes as the successful third generation Cayenne, meanwhile its sharpened proportions and dramatically sloping roofline gives it a more athletic appearance. Three derivatives are now available for customers to order, this includes; the Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe and Cayenne Turbo Coupe.

Speaking during the launch event, Salman Jassem Al Darwish, Chairman and CEO of Porsche Centre Doha, said: “We are delighted to unveil the Cayenne Coupe for the first time here in Qatar. A truly worthy addition, this model offers the option of an extra sporty variant within our SUV range. The Cayenne Coupé also reinforces the evolutionary approach Porsche takes to developing its sports cars for the new era. Inheriting the same technical capabilities implemented in the third generation Cayenne, alongside a sharpened design, the Cayenne Coupé is more progressive, athletic, and emotional in its own right. I have no doubt that this impressive model will generate interest among current Porsche owners and enthusiasts alike.” With the exception of the front end, all other body parts of the latest model have been completely redesigned and redeveloped. The significantly steeper roof line makes it more dynamic and positions it as the sportiest-looking model in the segment. Reformed rear doors and wings broaden the shoulders of the Coupe by 18 millimetres, contributing to an overall muscular impression. The rear number plate is integrated into the bumper, making the vehicle appear closer to the ground.

The new Cayenne Coupe comes with a 2.16 m2 panoramic fixed glass roof as standard. The 0.92 glazed area gives all passengers an extraordinary sense of space, while the integrated roller blind protects against sun exposure and the cold. A contoured carbon roof is optionally available for the Coupé. The centre seam gives the roof the characteristic look of a sports car, similar to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The carbon roof is available in one of the three lightweight sports packages. These packages also include the Sport Design features and new, weight-reduced 22-inch GT Design wheels, seat centres in classic checked fabric, as well as carbon and Alcantara accents in the interior. For the Cayenne Turbo Coupé, the package also includes a sports exhaust system On each Cayenne Coupé model, a fixed roof spoiler is combined with the new adaptive rear spoiler as part of Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA). The spoiler is integrated into the vehicle silhouette and extends by 135 millimetres at speeds of 90 km/h and above, increasing the downforce on the rear axle and thus enhancing driving stability.

Benefiting from a generation of powerful and efficient engines initially implemented in third generation Cayenne models, the Coupé versions arrive with increased power through the addition of a Sport Chrono Package fitted as standard.

All three Cayenne Coupe models feature Porsche’s eight-speed Tiptronic S gearbox. Shorter response times and sportier ratios in the lower gears enhance both on-road performance and off-road capability. At the other end of the spectrum, the long-transmission eighth gear ensures low torques, optimised fuel consumption and relaxed driving.

Designed to advance driving dynamics, all Coupé models include 20-inch wheels, Power Steering Plus and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard. Power Steering Plus is firm at high speeds, while at low speeds the steering force is assisted to help with parking and maneuvering. The PASM has been developed to continuously regulate the damping force for each wheel individually. Wheels start at 20 inches and include more designs than the third generation Cayenne, such as the 22-inch GT Design wheel, available in combination with the lightweight sports packages.

The new Cayenne Coupe models are now available at Porsche Centre Doha. Basic retail prices are as follows: Cayenne Coupe QR318,100, Cayenne S Coupe QR375,900; and Cayenne Turbo Coupe QR567,000