This baby sounds like it is going to put the ML to shame. Extreme power & handling.
Announced at LA show today.

 

What does it look like? What are its specs? Is it like this one, my favorite Cayenne:

TechArt MAGNUM based on Porsche Cayenne Turbo
World Debut at IAA 2005

High Performance SUV with 600 hp / 442 kW, 865 Nm, 292 km/h V/max and muscular Designer Outfit

TechArt MAGNUM with 600 hp / 442 kW twin-turbo V8 and muscular designer outfit: At the IAA 2005, the high performance SUV Made by TechArt Automobildesign (www.techart.de ) celebrates its World Debut.
The TechArt engine department was hard at work developing an extremely powerful version. The TechArt TA 048/T3 performance kit consists of two larger turbochargers, a high performance intercooler, the TechArt sport exhaust system as well as a redesigned intake manifold. A newly programmed Motronic and a sport air filter complete this tuning level.
In this guise the twin-turbo V8 engine delivers 600 hp / 442 kW and a peak torque of 865 Nm. The 4x4 storms from rest to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 292 km/h.
The perfect complement to the power kit is the TechArt fully stainless-steel TechArt sport exhaust system. Cayenne owners can choose to combine the rear muffler with the stock tailpipes of the car or with four chrome-plated TechArt tailpipes.
The fender flares of the TechArt MAGNUM body conversion add eight centimeters to the width of the SUV from Zuffenhausen. That means there’s room for king-size 10Jx22 one-piece TechArt Formula light-alloy wheels all around. The ContiSportContact II tires in size 295/30 ZR 22 on front and rear axles are approved on the Cayenne for speeds up 300 km/h.
The TechArt MAGNUM front apron looks great with its strikingly styled large air inlets. It features two fog lamps and two high beams, and its refined shape reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds.
The TechArt MAGNUM side sills form a harmonious transition between front and rear fender flares.
The TechArt MAGNUM rear apron features custom cutouts for the two intertwined oval-shaped tailpipes of the stainless-steel TechArt sport exhaust system. An integrated diffuser helps reduce lift on the rear axle.
TechArt Automobildesign further refines the Cayenne body with headlight moldings, a three-piece tail lamp molding and a rear panel that carries the shape of the rear apron over to the tailgate.
The new TechArt hood is strikingly styled and features air outlets for improved venting of hot air from the engine bay, thus contributing to a thermally healthy engine.
TechArt Automobildesign also modifies the suspension of the widened Cayenne extensively. For vehicles equipped with air suspension there is the TechArt sport module, which can lower the ride height of the SUV for on-road operations by up to 60 millimeter. For tough off-road use the ride height can be increased by up to 70 millimeters.
TechArt Automobildesign can also refine the Cayenne interior in countless ways. The options for the Porsche Cayenne range from exclusive ****pit accessories to the completion of the leather interior available ex-factory to an entirely new individual TechArt fully leather interior. Also available is a stylishly integrated state-of-the-art multimedia system.

 

Wow, you can barely tell it's a Cayenne with those kits. I'd black my grilles out.

 

sick !!!

 

That thing looks Evil!! :v

 

I just looked it up. Google "Cayenne Turbo S" and you'll find several articles. It does 0-60 in 4.8 seconds and produces 520 HP. The base price is $111,000!!!

The ML63 should match the performance and will leave you with about $25k in your pocket. I'll take the ML63.

 

"Horsepower sells the car, torque wins races"

The ML63 has 10 less HP, but 120 more Torque. And that is A ASSLOAD.

 

Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new monster SUV at the forthcoming Motor Show, based on its new ML-Class.

The ML63 AMG is powered by a 493-horsepower V8 engine, capable of 465 pound-feet torque.

AMG, the in-house tuning division of Mercedes-Benz, recently developed this new 6.3-liter V8 power plant to thwart rivals' efforts to match Mercedes' performance. The new flagship ML63 reaches 60 mph within 5 seconds and although maximum speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, it is believed it can go a lot faster than that.

Power is transmitted by AMG's 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, with the gearshift buttons built into the sports steering wheel. The permanent four-wheel-drive system is calibrated with 40-to-60 distribution of power among the front and rear axles.

The beefed-up exterior features front and rear ground effects, AMG radiator grille, flared wings, stainless steel running boards, tinted rear lights and a sport exhaust system with twin chrome-plated tailpipes.

The new ML63 will be joined by the S63 and R63 next year.

 

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that is incorrect.




See it your self at http://www.mercedes-amg.com

 

.....If that is true, then the new Cayenne Turbo S is already slower than a stock 2005 G55. Is the 600 HP version a Techart modified version of the Cayenne turbo S? If so then compare it to a Kleemann K4 2005 G55 654HP and 702lbft of torque. Looks like AMG still rules.

Ted

 

Ted, my man, I just luv ya cause you and I are both G55 fans -- and yours is pumped-up like a demon-in-heat.....

...but...the Techart Magnum Cayenne - which does start out as a Turbo S - has at least twice the sports in its "S.U.V." than a G55 can have -- even in pumped-up Kleeman or Brabus trim. That's just the way it is.... Its chassis, suspension, weight, and COG - despite the respective powerplants - just preclude a G55 being able to compete against it in the 'sports' category.... Not a 'dis' -- just initial design and build difference, and the ability to tune from what already exists, and the physical laws of nature.
A G55K? Awesome G55. A Techart Magnum Cayenne? An Awesome Cayenne. .. but the Techart Magnum is the 'sportier' of the two, IMHO.

 

Nice looking, but I would think a heavily modded ML would look better, and BTW those grilles remind me of those old aluminum blinds that they had in my old k-12 schools. Paint them seafoam green and there you go!

 

.........actually do not disagree with you. The G55K is awesome for straight line acceleration and that is what I was speaking to. If the road has any bends in it, I don't even try a road race even if I thik I can win. The G55 is not a sports car. Having said that, I am still interested in any comments regarding the straight line acceleration of the Cayenne vs the G55K. Thanks.

Ted

 

I'm going to have to find a time, at some point in my life, to 'lay down times' with my cars and other cars.... I'm just a road racetrack kinda guy and don't do the drag thing. I bet the G55K would take it in the quarter-mile (if I were a betting man).....

 

Im in love.

 

with the grey one

 

The 630 you are referring to is shown in Nm. The ML63 has 465 ft/lb of torque.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
520 HP
530 ft/lb torque

ML63 AMG
510 HP
465 ft/lb torque

Phil

 

i was waiting for someone to post the specs on the turbo s cayenne. I have known about these for a few months, and was thinking of getting a cayenne turbo with the upgraded chip, turbos, brakes and wheels instead of the G55 but I decided the G55 was the better buy since the Turbo with that stuff on it was about 140! one of the main reasons i got the G was the backseats and the uniqueness of it compared to the cayenne turbo, at least around here.

 

Hope all these other companies have a party this year. AMG boss already stated that AMG needs an "inbetween" motor (6.3 , ??? and V12) and stated turbo 6.3 would be perfect. When they slap a turb on that som b(*&th, it's check and mate. She'll be near 600hp and when chipped, good night.

 

If the new jeep can do 0-60 in under 5 wet or dry with less HP and TQ than the ML and not to mention it doesnt have 7 gears. i think the ML63 will do 0-60s in 4.5-4.7 seconds since its 4wd and a ton of HP and if you look at the standing K it runs it faster than an M3 and just a second 1/2 slower than the M5.

 

Well the Jeep doesn't have to go some 160mph or whatever. The ML is designed to relax at that speed.

 

As much as I'm not a Jeep fan I have to give credit were credit is due. For making a $40k 4x4 that can go 0-60 in 4.8 seconds; Way to go Jeep!

 

Oh yeah I'm not saying the Jeep is bad, I'm just saying that since it's not designed to cruise at an insane speed, they can gear it appropiately.

 

Good point.