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  "description": "Porsche Cayenne Electric sets SUV record at Shelsley Walsh Photo credit: Porsche A camouflaged prototype of the all-electric Cayenne climbs the historic Shelsley Walsh hill course, where it set a new SUV benchmark time of 31.28 seconds. Hill climb highlights",
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  "publishedAt": "2025-07-09T15:52:43+00:00",
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  "textContent": "Porsche Cayenne Electric sets SUV record at Shelsley Walsh\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Porsche\n\n\n\nA camouflaged prototype of the all-electric Cayenne climbs the historic Shelsley Walsh hill course, where it set a new SUV benchmark time of 31.28 seconds.\n\n\n\nHill climb highlights prototype’s performance potential\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Porsche\n\n\n\nWith simulator and development driver Gabriela Jílková at the wheel, the Cayenne Electric delivered rapid acceleration up gradients reaching 16.7%.\n\n\n\nStarting line of a 119-year-old motorsport tradition\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Porsche\n\n\n\nThe Cayenne Electric joins competition cars at Shelsley Walsh, one of the world’s oldest hill climb venues, still in use since 1905.\n\n\n\nActive suspension system enables stable, confident handling\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Porsche\n\n\n\nPorsche’s Active Ride system helps the vehicle remain composed through corners, minimizing body roll and maintaining traction.\n\n\n\nPorsche tests real-world capability with towing demonstration\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Porsche\n\n\n\nOutside the hill climb, the Cayenne Electric hauls a trailer carrying a vintage car during a separate film production.\n\n\n\nElectric SUV maintains towing performance under load\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Porsche\n\n\n\nWith a towing capacity of up to 7,716 pounds, the Cayenne Electric matches the existing combustion-powered model’s utility rating.\n\n\n\nClassic meets electric on British backroads\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Porsche\n\n\n\nThe prototype transports a two-ton antique car, illustrating Porsche’s intent to retain daily usability and practicality in its upcoming EV offering.",
  "title": "Porsche’s electric SUV just crushed a 100-year-old record",
  "updatedAt": "2025-07-09T15:52:44+00:00"
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