The 15 most powerful Porsche road cars ever

Meet the Porsche cars that tip the power scales

October 23, 2025 | 7 min read

All Porsche models are famed for their prodigious power and performance. But some are more powerful than others…

Think Porsche and your natural instinct is to probably think power. From the 718 to the 911, the Macan and Cayenne SUVs to the Taycan and Panamera, every Porsche model oozes muscularity and performance.

But some models take that concept to a much higher level. These are the most powerful Porsche road cars ever made… read on to find out what car tops the Porsche power list.

15. Porsche Macan Turbo (2024-) • Power: 639 PS

Porsche Macan Turbo driving in a tunnel — The Porsche Macan Turbo is an all-electric SUV that behaves exactly like a Porsche sportscar should Photo: Porsche

The Porsche Macan Turbo might be compact in size, but it’s immense in spirit. With 639 PS (630 hp), this all-electric SUV takes agility to new heights, pairing prodigious performance with impeccable balance and instant response. The Macan Turbo is proof that electric mobility can be both practical and exhilarating.

14. Porsche 911 Turbo S (type 992.1) • Power: 650 PS

Rear view of Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.1) parked beside concrete wall — The 911 Turbo S and an open road – the perfect match? Photo: Porsche

A sportscar that’s an every day driver with firecracker performance, the Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.1) is a masterclass in engineering. With 650 PS (641 hp), it’s explosively fast, but remarkably surefooted and composed despite its extraordinary power. It was actually the most powerful type 992 version of the 911 until its replacement came along in 2025 (keep reading to find out how much power its younger sibling has).

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13. Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years (type 992.1) • Power: 650 PS

Rear view of Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years — The 911 Turbo 50 Years is an anniversary model that celebrates half a century of 911 Turbo performance Photo: Porsche

Created to celebrate five decades of the 911 Turbo, this limited-edition anniversary version of the 911 Turbo merges heritage with contemporary muscle. Subtle design cues nod to the original Turbo model, but with 650 PS (641 hp) of power – and lots of innovative features to help drivers manage it – the 911 Turbo 50 Years is a very different animal to its earliest predecessor.

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12. Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé (2023-) • Power: 659 PS

Side view of Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé parked on road — It might be a large SUV with practicality and versatility in spades, but behind the wheel, the Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé handles like a true Porsche sportscar Photo: Porsche

The Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé combines SUV practicality with the soul of a sportscar. Its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 delivers 659 PS (650 hp). with a soundtrack to match. Despite the SUV styling of the Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé, the chassis handles like in a way that seemingly defies physics.

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11. Porsche 963 RSP (2025-) • Power: 689 PS

Meet the Le Mans car for the road. Inspired by the contemporary 963 endurance race car, and the Count Rossi’s 917 KH Street, the 963 RSP is a one-off road car that boasts 689 PS (680 hp) of power. It was created in a collaboration between Porsche AG, Porsche Penske Motorsport and Porsche Cars North America as a celebration of the endurance racing lineage of Porsche.

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10. Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid (2024-) • Power: 680 PS

Rear view of Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid driving on road — The Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid drives like a sportscar but, inside, it also rewards all the senses Photo: Porsche

Long distance comfort, electrified power – the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid takes performance luxury to a whole new level. Inside, meticulous craftsmanship meets intuitive technology while 680 PS (671 hp) ensures power is never in short supply. Proof that luxury and speed can co-exist.

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9. Porsche Taycan GTS (2024) • Power: 700 PS

Porsche GTS models strike a fine balance between performance and comfort – and the all-electric Taycan version is no exception Photo: Porsche

The Porsche GTS badge stands for the ultimate in no-compromise performance. Striking a fine balance between supreme comfort and outstanding power, the all-electric Taycan GTS produces 700 PS (690 hp) with Overboost Power with Launch Control making it the definitive ultra-fast cruiser. Add in sharper suspension tuning, precise steering and a distinctive soundtrack, and this is an electric car you’ll want to take the long way home in.

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8. Porsche 911 GT2 RS (type 991.2) • Power: 710 PS

Front view of Porsche 911 GT2 RS parked on racetrack — The 911 GT2 RS is a racing car for the road and is as extreme in its performance as its styling suggests Photo: Porsche

Meet the most extreme road-going 911 ever built. The Porsche 911 GT2 RS combines the qualities of a GT3 and a Turbo to produce a car that is explosive on road or track. With rear-wheel drive, a twin-turbo flat-six producing 710 PS (700 hp), and a relentless focus on weight reduction, the result is an experience that’s raw, visceral and astonishingly fast.

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7. Porsche 911 Turbo S (type 992.2) • Power: 711 PS

Porsche 911 Turbo S with T-Hybrid technology — The latest version of the 911 Turbo S (type 992.2) is the most powerful yet Photo: Porsche

The latest 911 Turbo S is the most powerful 911 ever built. Blending precision engineering with everyday usability, the 911 Turbo S combines a 3.6-litre boxer engine with lightweight T-Hybrid technology, to produce an astounding 711 PS (701 hp). This is decades of evolution distilled into pure performance.

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6. Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé (2024-) • Power: 739 PS

Front view of Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé driving on open road — Practical, versatile, but supremely powerful, the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé rewrites the SUV playbook Photo: Porsche

With 739 PS (729 hp) from a hybrid powertrain, the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé accelerates like a sportscar while offering plenty of space for the family and pets. It’s the ultimate expression of versatility.

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5. Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (2024-) • Power: 782 PS

Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid parked beside modern building — The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a svelte executive sedan with the heart of a sportscar Photo: Porsche

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid merges a V8 biturbo with electric assistance to deliver a huge 782 PS (771 hp) of power. Effortless pace is guaranteed, while inside its luxurious and comfortable cabin is the perfect place to while away long distances. But despite its luxury car credentials, the Panamera still handles like a true Porsche when the mood takes you.

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4. Porsche Taycan Turbo (2024-) • Power: 884 PS

Porsche Taycan Turbo in a studio with white walls — The Taycan Turbo isn’t the most powerful Taycan on sale, but it still packs a prodigious punch Photo: Porsche

With 884 PS (871 hp), the Taycan Turbo strikes the perfect balance between comfortable daily driver and astonishing power. Its seamless acceleration is matched by an almost telepathic connection to the road, while inside it blends minimalist luxury with purposeful design.

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3. Porsche 918 Spyder (2013-2015) • Power: 887 PS

Side view of Porsche 918 Spyder — It was launched back in 2014 – but the Porsche 918 Spyder is still a hypercar benchmark Photo: Porsche

The Porsche 918 spyder was a technological landmark when it was launched more than a decade ago. Combining a naturally aspirated V8 engine with twin electric motors for a combined power output of 887 PS (875 hp), the 918 Spyder pioneered hybrid hypercar engineering long before it became mainstream.

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2. Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2024-) • Power: 952 PS

Side view of Porsche Taycan Turbo S driving in tunnel — The Taycan Turbo S is indescribably fast but it’s also a car that blends supreme comfort with blistering performance Photo: Porsche

More powerful, more efficient and more dynamic than ever, the latest Taycan Turbo S (as of October 2025) redefines the electric sportscar experience. With a dual-motor setup, its 952 PS (938 hp) of power with Overboost Power with Launch Control delivers breathtaking acceleration, while a redesigned chassis control system ensures it feels composed and confidence-inspiring at all times.

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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (and Weissach Package) (2024-) • Power: 1034 PS

Front view of Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package — With 1034 PS, the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package redefines electric sportscar performance Photo: Porsche

The Taycan Turbo GT marks a new era for Porsche performance. With more than 1000 PS (with Overboost Power with Launch Control) and instantaneous electric torque, it redefines what an electric road car is capable of. With the addition of the Weissach Package, it doesn’t gain any extra power, but it does sharpen the performance even more, making this a car that’s as happy on a track as it is on the road.

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Consumption and emission information

911 Turbo 50 Years (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 12.5 – 12.3 l/100 km (preliminary value); CO₂ emissions combined: 283 – 278 g/km (preliminary value); CO₂ class: G (preliminary value). 911 Turbo S (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 11.7 – 11.5 l/100 km (preliminary value); CO₂ emissions combined: 266 – 262 g/km (preliminary value); CO₂ class: . Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid (WLTP): Fuel consumption weighted combined: 5.2 – 4.7 l/100 km; Fuel consumption with depleted battery combined: 11.9 – 11.2 l/100 km; Electric energy consumption weighted combined: 34.1 – 19.9 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions weighted combined: 119 – 107 g/km; CO₂ class weighted combined: ; CO₂ class with depleted battery: . Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé (WLTP): Fuel consumption weighted combined: 5.3 – 4.8 l/100 km; Fuel consumption with depleted battery combined: 11.9 – 11.3 l/100 km; Electric energy consumption weighted combined: 34.4 – 20.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions weighted combined: 120 – 108 g/km; CO₂ class weighted combined: ; CO₂ class with depleted battery: . Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupé with GT Package (WLTP): Fuel consumption weighted combined: 5.1 – 4.9 l/100 km; Fuel consumption with depleted battery combined: 11.7 – 11.5 l/100 km; Electric energy consumption weighted combined: 33.3 – 20.2 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions weighted combined: 116 – 112 g/km; CO₂ class weighted combined: ; CO₂ class with depleted battery: . Macan Turbo Electric (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.6 – 18.3 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: . Taycan GTS (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.1 – 17.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: . Taycan Turbo (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.0 – 17.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: . Taycan Turbo S (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 19.9 – 17.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: . Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.8 – 20.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: . Taycan Turbo GT (WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 21.2 – 20.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: . Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid (WLTP): Fuel consumption weighted combined: 4.4 – 4.1 l/100 km; Fuel consumption with depleted battery combined: 10.8 – 10.4 l/100 km; Electric energy consumption weighted combined: 29.5 – 18.4 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions weighted combined: 100 – 93 g/km; CO₂ class weighted combined: ; CO₂ class with depleted battery: . Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive (WLTP): Fuel consumption weighted combined: 4.5 – 4.2 l/100 km; Fuel consumption with depleted battery combined: 10.9 – 10.6 l/100 km; Electric energy consumption weighted combined: 29.8 – 18.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions weighted combined: 102 – 96 g/km; CO₂ class weighted combined: ; CO₂ class with depleted battery: .

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