The New Porsche Cayenne GTS, Three Letters GTS
High-Performance SUV with 420 HP, Lowered Chassis and Improved Driving Dynamics

ATLANTA, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche is set to unveil the second-generation Cayenne GTS at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as Auto China, on April 24, 2012. Based on the Cayenne S, this new model is equipped with 20 additional horsepower, a 20 mm lower ride height and a lower final drive ratio for improved driving dynamics.

The latest Cayenne transmits power from its 420 hp V8 to an active All-Wheel-Drive system coupled to an eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission with integrated Auto Start Stop function. The specially tuned engine and transmission combination enable the Cayenne GTS to sprint from a standing start to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and to achieve a top-track-speed of 162 mph.

The Cayenne GTS is recognizable from the outside by its high-gloss black trim, prominent side skirts and wider wheel arches as well as the hood and front fascia from the Cayenne Turbo. 20-inch RS Spyder wheels with a unique offset for the GTS are standard. Two new colors are available for the Cayenne GTS; Peridot Metallic and Carmine Red. A sport exhaust system with matte black twin tailpipes is standard.

Inside, the Cayenne GTS features exclusive GTS eight-way adjustable front sports seats with Alcantara accents. For the first time in the Cayenne, a new Sport Chrono package is now available to monitor the improved performance offered by the GTS model. Additionally, a Sound Symposer channels authentic engine intake sounds into the cabin.

The 2013 Cayenne GTS will go on sale in the U.S. in August 2012, with a base MSRP of $82,050, not including a $975 delivery charge.

Source [Porsche]

The new Porsche Cayenne GTS: Purist - YouTube

 

I like the design. Not sure what's the point of this car but it looks cooler than the other Cayennes. Maybe that is the point?

 

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Thanks for the post mate.

 

You're welcome DJ.

 

No manual trans this time around??

 

Doesn't look like it. The list of manual trans Euro cars we get is quickly diminishing . . .

Any word on towing capacity with this? Looks really nice.

 

Looks excellent!

 

whoever has the balls to go for Peridot Metallic will be my hero

such a striking color for an SUV

 

totally agreed, that color is tits for an SUV....someone that owns a peridot Cayman R would def follow suit.