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The CMST Cayenne Coupe body kit is a carbon-fibre aero set for the 2018-onward Porsche Cayenne Coupe (E3 / 9YA), combining a carbon front lip, side skirts, front and rear wheel-arch trims, a carbon rear lip over the quad exhaust and a boot-lid spoiler. It is a bolt-on styling kit that follows the Cayenne Coupe's factory lines, so the carbon pieces mount to the standard bumpers, sills and tailgate rather than replacing the panels. The result keeps the SUV's silhouette intact while adding gloss carbon-weave detailing and a lower, more planted stance.

• Vehicle: Porsche Cayenne Coupe (E3 / 9YA), 2018 onward, including S and GTS variants
• Style: Carbon aero kit (bolt-on, factory body retained)
• Material: Carbon fibre exterior pieces over the standard bumpers and sills
• Key pieces: Front lip, side skirts, front and rear arch trims, rear lip, boot-lid spoiler
• Finish: Gloss twill weave under clearcoat (shown here on a white Cayenne Coupe)
• Configuration: Available as a full set or as individual pieces, including light surrounds

What the CMST Cayenne Coupe kit is

The Cayenne Coupe is Porsche's sloping-roof take on its large SUV — it shares running gear with the standard Cayenne but trades the upright tailgate for a fastback roofline and a fixed or adaptive rear spoiler. CMST's kit works with that body rather than against it: every piece is a carbon overlay shaped to the Coupe's existing bumpers, sills and arches. That means the front lip clips onto the lower front bumper, the skirts sit under the standard sills, the arch trims follow the wheel openings, and the rear lip wraps the lower rear bumper around the factory quad tips. Because nothing structural changes, the kit reads as a factory-plus styling upgrade. AME carries the full CMST range alongside the broader CMST body kit for Porsche catalogue.

The base vehicle is substantial. Depending on variant, the E3 Cayenne Coupe runs a turbocharged V6 or V8 — the Cayenne S Coupe uses a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 of roughly 434 hp, while the GTS steps up to a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 — paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic S and all-wheel drive. CMST's carbon kit gives the bodywork visual intent to match that hardware without altering ride height hardware or the factory aero balance.

Front end: carbon lip and lower-bumper detailing

At the front, a carbon-fibre lip drops the leading edge of the Cayenne Coupe's bumper and adds a sharper lower line beneath the air intakes. On a tall SUV nose, a well-shaped lip does a lot of visual work: it lowers the apparent ride height, draws the eye down and widens the front visually. CMST finishes the lip in gloss carbon weave, so against the white paint shown here the black twill reads as a clear, deliberate accent rather than an afterthought. The same family of parts is listed under AME's CMST front lip for Porsche collection.

Sides: skirts and arch trims

Down the flanks, carbon side skirts extend the rocker line and visually pull the Cayenne towards the road, while the carbon arch trims frame the wheels front and rear. The skirts close the visual gap between the wheels and tidy the side profile, and the arch trims add width around the wheel openings so the wheel-and-tyre package looks better filled. Together they give the Coupe a longer, lower side view without any cutting or widebody work — these are surface trims, not flared panels. The carbon weave along the sills draws a clean horizontal line between the front and rear wheels. See the related CMST side skirts for Porsche and CMST fenders for Porsche collections.

Rear: carbon lip over the quad exhaust

The rear pairs a carbon-fibre rear lip with the Cayenne Coupe's quad exhaust. The lip wraps the lower rear bumper with diffuser-style detailing, framing the four exhaust tips and giving the tail a planted lower edge that balances the front lip. CMST shapes the rear section to sit around the factory tips and the lower bumper, so the standard exhaust and reversing sensors remain in place. Finished in the same gloss carbon weave as the front, it ties the two ends of the car together and gives the back of the Coupe a wider, lower read. For the rear pieces, AME lists the CMST diffuser for Porsche and CMST spoiler for Porsche collections.

Why carbon fibre on the Cayenne Coupe

Carbon fibre suits this car for two reasons. First, finish: the Cayenne Coupe is a premium SUV, and a gloss-weave carbon kit reads as a considered, factory-adjacent upgrade rather than a loud aftermarket conversion — especially on restrained colours like white, where the weave provides contrast. Second, consistency: because CMST supplies the front lip, skirts, arch trims, rear lip and spoiler as a coordinated set, the weave and the design language match from nose to tail. The kit is offered as a complete package or piece by piece, so an owner can start with a front lip and build up, or fit the whole set at once. The full carbon range sits in AME's CMST carbon fibre body kit and all carbon fibre body kit collections.

Frequently asked questions

Does the CMST kit fit my Cayenne Coupe?

The kit is designed for the second-generation Cayenne Coupe (E3 / 9YA) from 2018 onward, including the S and GTS. It is shaped for the Coupe's sloping-roof bodywork and quad-exhaust rear, so it is not a direct fit for the standard upright-tailgate Cayenne. Confirm your exact model year and variant before ordering.

Is the kit real carbon fibre?

Yes. The exterior pieces are carbon fibre with a gloss twill weave under clearcoat. Carbon is used here for its finish and its light weight relative to the area covered; the pieces are styling overlays that mount to the factory bumpers and sills.

Do I need to paint or cut anything to fit it?

No cutting is required — these are bolt-on and tape-on carbon trims that follow the factory body lines. The carbon pieces are typically left in their clearcoated weave finish rather than painted, though arch and light trims can be colour-matched if you prefer a subtler look. Professional fitment is recommended for correct panel gaps and adhesive curing.

Can I buy individual pieces instead of the full kit?

Yes. CMST offers the Cayenne Coupe kit as a complete set or as separate parts — front lip, side skirts, arch trims, rear lip, spoiler and light surrounds — so you can stage the build to suit your budget and taste.

Will the kit affect the factory exhaust or sensors?

No. The rear lip is shaped around the standard quad exhaust tips and the factory parking sensors, so the original exhaust and electronics stay in place. The kit is cosmetic and does not modify the exhaust system itself.

Building a carbon Cayenne Coupe? Browse the full CMST body kit for Porsche range at AME Motorsport, or explore the wider CMST catalogue to plan front lip, skirts, arches and rear lip together — and get in touch for fitment advice in Australia.