The new Porsche Cayenne GTS: Power, Technology, Performance

The new Porsche Cayenne GTS combines power, sportiness and comfort on the road, perfectly embodying the Porsche spirit of Gran Turismo Sport.

The Porsche Cayenne GTS is a unique sports model, characterized by the presence of the black “GTS” monogram on the sides and back, as well as the recognizable front bumper, decorated with extended air intakes. Black front and rear lights add a premium touch, while red brake calipers emphasize the aggressiveness of its design. Notable new features include high-gloss black elements, such as the side skirts, front decorative inserts, side window surrounds and wheel arch lighting, now included in the Sport Package model. Additionally, the rear tailpipes of the sports exhaust system, which were previously black, are now dark bronze, adding a unique touch to the car’s aesthetic.

Inside, the Cayenne GTS has standard equipment and a heated GT sports steering wheel, providing excellent comfort even in cold weather. The passenger compartment is covered with a cover inside Race-Tex, suede upper fabric, while the headrest, armrests, door panels and center pieces of the 8 sports seats are also decorated with this luxurious material. In addition, the lateral reinforcement has been raised to improve lateral support during cornering, ensuring a more immersive and safe driving experience.

The car has a special chassis with precision tuning and a drop of 10 mm, as well as standard air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus). As an option, it offers Porsche Traction Management (PTM) and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC). The German benefits from a high-quality suspension thanks to its two-valve active management. Its two-chamber air suspension ensures excellent driving comfort and sports dirtiness. The torsion bars borrowed from the Cayenne Turbo GT increase the negative angle by 0.58°, providing exceptional cornering agility and incredible driving dynamics.

The Cayenne GTS combines increased efficiency with a power of 40 hp (30 kW) more than its predecessor, offering excellent sports performance. Featuring an improved chassis and powered by an all-new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 unit, designed and manufactured in Zuffenhausen, this model has an impressive 500 hp (368 kW) and a peak torque of 660 Nm (+40 Nm. ) Transmission The improved 8-speed Tiptronic S further improves driving performance by providing quick responses and shift times in Sport and Sport Plus modes. These technical advances translate into exceptional performance: the Cayenne GTS reaches 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 275 km/h.

Another notable innovation is the Porsche all-wheel drive transfer case (PTM), with an independent water cooling circuit, a technology inherited from the Cayenne Turbo GT. This characteristic makes it possible to maintain a stable permissible load capacity, especially when traveling on circuits or on mountain roads. The Cayenne GTS is offered with prices starting at €141,400 for the SUV version and €144,428 for the SUV Coupé version. The first shipment to Europe is planned for the summer of 2024.