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When Porsche first introduced the Cayenne SUV in 2003, many hardcore Porschephiles felt that this was the end of the sports car company. Instead, the Cayenne turned out to be quite successful for the automaker, and for 2008, Cayenne gets its first complete redesign since its introduction. With a fresh face that features a new headlight design with a muscular body accented by broad wheel arches, Cayenne is available with one of three more powerful engines, including a 500-horsepower 4.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that delivers 516 lb-ft of torque in the Cayenne Turbo. The Turbo, which qualifies as a low-emission vehicle, reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 171 mph. Other new features for the Cayenne include a standard power rear liftgate, optional 21-inch wheels, a rail-mounted cargo management system and XM satellite radio. Meanwhile, another benefit of Porsche selling SUVs: the company is making enough money to develop its sports car lineup, including the all-new 2008 911 Turbo Cabriolet. One of the most powerful convertibles on the market, the 911 Turbo Cab redefines the concept of wind in your hair with a top speed of almost 200 mph. A 480-horsepower twin-turbo boxer engine makes this air-induced styling possible; the engine moves this newest Porsche to 60 mph in a mere 3.5 seconds. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet uses a light, three-layer soft-top that can be opened and closed in just 20 seconds at speeds of up to 30 mph.
