7.9.2007
New Porsche Cayenne GTS now even more powerful
Stuttgart. 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. The taxfree price is
64,300 Euros and in Finland the price including taxes starts from
122 900 euros with manual gearbox, 126 800 euros with Tiptronic
S.