Porsche reveals the new Cayenne GTS

Porsche have revealed two new models to their range – the Cayenne and the Cayenne GTS.

In 2007 the Cayenne GTS became the first Porsche of the modern era to revive the famous GTS moniker. Since then, it has stood for notably enhanced levels of dynamics, performance and driver involvement.
As well as the sporty GTS, a new entry-level model will also now be available in Cayenne range.

So what’s new about the Cayenne GTS? First off is the 3.6-litre V6 bi-turbo engine in the ‘performance-oriented’ Cayenne S. Its consumption is lower and it delivers improved levels of performance. Compared with the previous model with a V8 naturally aspirated engine, power output increases by 20 hp to 440 hp and torque by 85 Nm to 600 Nm, while fuel consumption goes down by up to 0.9 l/100 km. The Cayenne GTS accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds, or just 5.1 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package. That’s 0.5 and 0.6 seconds respectively less than the previous model. Top speed is 162 mph. As standard it has a sports exhaust system, which Porsche says “provides the familiarly deep GTS soundtrack”.

The engine used in the Cayenne, the new base model, is the familiar 3.6-litre V6 naturally aspirated engine, delivering 300 bhp. It accelerates the Cayenne from 0 to 62 mph in 7.7 seconds – 7.6 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package. That is 0.2 seconds faster than before. At 143 mph, top speed matches the level of the previous model. Like all new Cayenne models it benefits from general efficiency measures, such as coasting, Auto Stop/Start function and thermal management, as a result of which fuel consumption drops in comparison with the previous model by 0.7 l/100 km to 9.2 l/100 km. That equates to CO₂ emissions of 215 g/km, thus 21 g/km lower than before.

Other new features in the Porsche Cayenne GTS include its new lower ride height, it now sits 24mm closer to the road with a sporty active suspension setup. The brakes are also given the once over to deal with the increase in powr and include huge discs and are sporting bright red painted calipers.

The super off roader has also been given an updated body kit, 20-inch tyres plus tell-tale GTS lettering down it sides. As for the interior, the GTS looks like a comfortable place to sit with its body-hugging electrically adjustable leather and Alcantara sports seats.

The Cayenne and Cayenne GTS will celebrate their world premières on 19 November at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Both models will go on sale immediately, with the Cayenne priced at £49,576 and the Cayenne GTS at £72,523.

Additionally, customers who purchase the new Cayenne will be able to put their cars to the test, and develop their skills behind the wheel, by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.