Porsche will indeed unveil the
Cayenne GTS at
Frankfurt next week. Positioned between the
Cayenne S and
Cayenne Turbo, the
GTS is the first
Cayenne to be equipped with the active suspension (PASM) combined with steel springs -- a configuration that, until now, was reserved for the automaker's sports cars. Its sits 24 mm lower than the S and its
V8 gets a 20 hp bump to 405 horsepower. Visually, the
GTS wears the same front and rear fascias as the
Cayenne Turbo. It's also outfitted with 21-inch wheels and there are two new colors exclusive to it:
GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic. A six-speed manual is standard equipment, with Tiptronic S optionally available. Look for the
Cayenne GTS in showrooms in February 2008. US buyers should set aside $69,300 if they'd like to park one in their driveways.
Porsche's press release is included after the jump.
PRESS RELEASE: New Porsche Cayenne GTS now even more powerfulStuttgart. With the new
Cayenne GTS, Dr. Ing. h.c. F.
Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, is reiterating the successful
Cayenne series' prominence in the sporty
SUV segment. The model, which celebrates its world debut at the IAA in
Frankfurt, features an enhanced 4.8-liter
V8, has been lowered by 24 millimeters and has a specially developed chassis: it is the first
Cayenne to feature the electronically controlled damping system, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), with steel springs. This combination was previously reserved exclusively for
Porsche sports cars.
The 4.8-liter engine with direct gasoline fuel injection (DFI) in the
Cayenne GTS yields 405bhp (298 kW) at 6,500 revolutions per minute – 20bhp more than in the
Cayenne S. Maximum torque remains unchanged at 500Nm at 3,500 revolutions per minute.
This, the sportiest of
Porsche SUVs, comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox and a shorter axle drive ratio than the
Cayenne S (4.1:1 as opposed to 3.55:1). The
Cayenne GTS can thus accelerate from zero to 100km/h in just 6.1 seconds, precisely 0.5 seconds quicker than the
Cayenne S.
The
Cayenne GTS is fitted with
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) permanent all-wheel drive and the adaptive PASM chassis as standard. As well as optional air suspension, the
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll system is available to enhance handling and ride comfort. Newly developed 12-way sports seats and a leather-Alcantara mix emphasize the sporty interior.
The new
Cayenne GTS is instantly recognizable: the front and rear look the same as the
Cayenne Turbo, and the striking 14mm wheel-arch enlargements offer plenty of space for the standard 21-inch alloy rims with 295/35 R21 tires. Two new colors have also been reserved exclusively for the GTS: GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic.
The new
Cayenne model with Tiptronic S transmission has an average consumption of 13.9 liters/100 km in accordance with EU standards. Global dispatch will start in February 2008. In Germany it will cost 76,725 Euros including 19 percent VAT and country-specific requirements; the base price is 64,300 Euros. The base price for the USA (MSRP USA) is US $69,300.
Sources: Porsche, autoblog
