This LS-Swapped Porsche Cayenne Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today
The supercharged LS2-powered Cayenne rocks 530 horsepower, a nine-inch drop with 22-inch wheels, and pro-spec drift abilities while maintaining its luxury DNA.
Following his awesome chase footage at Gridlife Lime Rock, Larry Chen knew he had to meet the owner of this Porsche Cayenne that blows just about every typical drift car expectation out of the water.
Russian-Canadian builder Vasily transformed what is typically a premium luxury SUV into a tire-shredding machine over three years despite never having drifted himself.
The one-off Cayenne packs a supercharged LS2 V8 producing 530 wheel horsepower and near-matching torque, paired with a BMW E92 335i transmission paired to a triple disc clutch.
He purchased the Porsche SUV with a blown engine and decided to give it a (far more exciting) new lease of life!
The build retains the original Porsche axles and diff, sitting just an inch and a half off the ground after a ridiculous nine-inch drop, with custom front knuckles providing an impressive steering angle.
While the stock Porsche front brake calipers remain up front, they’re complemented by upgraded Wilwood calipers at the rear with a custom handbrake setup.
At the back, you’ll find bonkers twin fire-spitting exhausts with welcome TVR Sagaris vibes – just when you thought things couldn’t get any better!
Inside, the attention to detail shines through with a meticulously designed roll cage that preserves all the OEM Porsche interior panels.
Since the Porsche seats weren’t fancy enough, Bentley seats with red leather and black Alcantara grace the front, and NRG bucket seats occupy the rear – all equipped with five-point harnesses.
The sound system features eight midranges, two tweeters, and two subwoofers, with four speakers in each front door – an understandable upgrade since you won’t hear the stock stereo over the LS engine paired with those crazy exhausts!
The modded Cayenne’s weight hovers around 4,000 pounds, significantly lighter than stock, and despite the extensive modifications, it maintains a clean, slammed-to-the-ground yet factory-like appearance despite riding on massive 22-inch wheels.
When it comes to showcasing Cayenne’s ability, Vasily prefers to watch his insane creation strut its stuff at the hands of the pros. Yet, his innovative vision created something truly unique in the drift scene, and we could watch it getting thrown sideways all day long.
Hey, Vasily, how about a 2JZ swap for the next build for the icing on the cake?!
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Bill is a writer and photographer who has been part of the Drifted team since 2015. His work extends to various print and online publications, including Wangan Warriors.
As part of the King of Nations team, he traveled extensively for several years, capturing top-tier international drift events worldwide. His hands-on experience, including rebuilding his own Nissan Silvia S15 drift car, gives him unique insights into drift car building and global drift culture.
When not behind the lens or keyboard, Bill can be found browsing classifieds for his next JDM project or shredding virtual tires on popular simulators like Assetto Corsa, CarX, and Forza.
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