# Turbocharged Coupe Cars Porsche's New Mid-Engine Coupe Delivers On Power and Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midengine-coupe References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/porsche-718-cayman-turbo/42988/) & [press.porsche](http://press.porsche.com/news/pdf/2016/28_2016_The_new_Porsche_718_Cayman.pdf) As far as mid-engine coupe vehicles go, they really do not come as fast, powerful or stylish than the latest and greatest version of the [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macan-t) [Cayman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pccm-plus). This particular vehicle comes fully equipped with a brand new 2.0-liter engine in its base version, while the faster version comes with a 2.5-liter engine. Both of these vehicles are significantly more powerful than their predecessors. The base model receives 300 horsepower worth of juice and 280 pound-feet of torque, while the more advanced version promises 350 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to spring along from zero to 100 km/h in only 4.7 seconds. With their turbocharged engines and the classic Porsche design language, these [mid-engine coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruf-ctr1) will well and truly be expected to appeal to a wide swathe of auto buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Turbocharged Engines:** The automobile industry can explore the use of turbocharged engines for better performance and efficiency in vehicles. - **Mid-engine Design:** Automobile manufacturers can innovate by implementing mid-engine design to improve vehicle handling and performance. - **Improved Horsepower:** As seen in the latest Porsche Cayman, there is an opportunity for the automobile industry to improve horsepower and torque in their vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Auto Manufacturing:** The auto manufacturing industry can incorporate new technology and design language to produce more powerful and efficient vehicles. - **Automotive Engineering:** Innovations in automotive engineering can lead to the development of high-performance vehicles with improved handling and agility. - **Sportscar Industry:** The sportscar industry can capitalize on the trend of improved horsepower and mid-engine design to create faster, more powerful vehicles with better handling and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handling-Focused Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macan-t.md) - [Premium Sporty Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-taycan.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Luxury Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-cayenne-electric.md) - [Performance-Driven Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-allelectric-macan.md) - [453-HP Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [Upgraded Customizable Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-panamera.md) - [Lightweight High-Performance Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-highperformance-supercar.md)