The 5 Fastest New Porsche’s Available
Porsche is one of the most prestigious manufacturers in the motoring world. Their racing heritage stretches all the way from their conception on 25 April 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany to the innovative all-electric Porsche Taycan of today. We still have a while before the Taycan gets to South Africa, so let’s look at the fastest Porsche’s you can get your hands on today.
#5: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
We’ve been spending hours on end trying to figure out how Porsche managed to fit a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre 6-cylinder engine into their smallest sports car, let alone how they managed to keep its weight at 1420-kilograms. The GT4 will do 0-100km/h in 4.4-seconds and will go all the way to 304km/h thanks to the 309kW of power and 420Nm at its disposal.
#4: Porsche Macan Turbo with Performance Package
The baby-Cayenne is out to prove a point. It may be over half a tonne heavier than the Cayman GT4, weighing in at 2000-kilograms, but it will still hit 100km/h in the same 4.4-seconds. This is all because of the twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre V6 that lurks under the bonnet, producing 324kW of power and 600Nm of torque to enable a top speed of 272km/h.
#3: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-hybrid Coupe
Who said hybrids can’t be fun? The Cayenne is here to prove them wrong with its electrically assisted twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8. It may only produce 400kW of power, but once you add the 100kW from the electric motor you’re left with a mountain of 500kW of power and 900Nm of torque. This results in the 2610-kilogram SUV-Coupe accelerating from 0-100km/h in 3.8-seconds before maxing out at 295km/h.
#2: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-hybrid
The second hybrid model to make the list is Porsche’s executive four-seat, four-door Panamera. It features a twin-turbocharged petrol V8 that produces 400kW of power, but that’s not enough. Porsche decided to add an electric motor into the mix to bring the combined output up to 500kW of power and 850Nm of torque. The Panamera may be a bit heavier, weighing in at 2385-kilograms, but the instant electric torque manages to propel it from 0-100km/h in just 3.4-seconds before reaching its top speed of 310km/h.
#1: Porsche 911 Turbo S
The original Porsche supercar; the car that always comes to mind when the name ‘Porsche’ is brought up. It’s no surprise that the 911 Turbo S finds itself at the top of this list. It’s 3.8-litre twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine produces 427kW of power and 750Nm of torque. These figures may look modest after reading about the Cayenne Coupe, but you should also note that the Turbo S weighs just 1670-kilograms, allowing an acceleration from 0-100km/h in just 3.0-seconds. The top speed of 330km/h is equally as impressive, and the crazy part is that there’s a new 911 Turbo S on the cards. We can’t wait to see how Porsche improves an already great car.
Also worth a look: the Porsche Dives In: The Electric Boat with Macan Turbo Power and the Porsche raises the bar with their all-new powerful Taycan. .
FAQ
Q: What is the fastest new Porsche you can buy in South Africa?
The fastest new Porsche available in South Africa is the 911 Turbo S, which rockets from 0-100km/h in just 2.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 330km/h thanks to its twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 478kW and 800Nm of torque.
Q: How much does the cheapest fast Porsche cost in South Africa?
The most affordable option from this list is the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, which starts at around R1,850,000 in South Africa and delivers proper supercar performance with its naturally aspirated 4.0-litre engine and 4.4-second 0-100km/h time.
Q: Which Porsche is best for families but still incredibly fast?
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe is your best bet for family duties with serious speed, offering five seats, massive boot space, and a mind-bending 3.8-second 0-100km/h time from its 500kW hybrid powertrain.
Q: Are hybrid Porsches actually fast or just fuel efficient?
Hybrid Porsches are absolutely rapid, with both the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid producing over 500kW of combined power and accelerating faster than most dedicated sports cars thanks to instant electric motor torque.
Q: What's the difference between the Cayman GT4 and other fast Porsches on this list?
The Cayman GT4 is the purist's choice with its naturally aspirated 4.0-litre engine, manual gearbox option, and focus on driving feel rather than outright speed, while the others rely on turbocharging or hybrid assistance for their performance.
Should You Buy It?
If you've got between R1,850,000 and R3,500,000 burning a hole in your pocket, absolutely yes. The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 at around R1,850,000 offers the most authentic driving experience with its screaming naturally aspirated engine, while the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid at roughly R2,800,000 gives you family practicality with supercar acceleration. For pure bragging rights, the 911 Turbo S at approximately R3,200,000 remains unbeatable as the fastest point-to-point machine money can buy in South Africa. Each offers different flavours of Porsche brilliance, so pick based on whether you need seats for the kids or just want to embarrass supercars at the traffic lights.
