The Porsche Cayenne was truly the vehicle that created the modern-day class of fast luxury SUVs. Prior to the Cayenne, most SUVs were used for groceries, road trips, or children. They looked and drove much better than a minivan, so SUV owners could do pretty mundane tasks in style. Once the Cayenne was born, people began to realize that SUVs can be sexy, fast, and a lot of fun.

Take this race in 2007 for example. We can see the Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-7, the Toyota Harrier, and more race against one another for the top spot. All the way in the back we have the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. In the five lap race, it took the Cayenne Turbo 3 laps to pass the slower cars, and by the fourth lap it was challenging the race leaders. If you could afford a Porsche Cayenne Turbo back in 2007, you were definitely riding in style and may have been driving an extremely revolutionary car.

SUVs are now extremely popular, especially since car manufacturers have followed Porsche's model. These vehicles are no longer only used for hauling groceries, but instead have become a common and fun mode of transportation for every day drivers. Check out the race below and watch the Porsche Cayenne Turbo unleash the beast on SUVs of the past!