Tired of getting out of your 911 and into your big, lumbering SUV, only to be horribly disappointed with how it floats and rolls around the corners?  Well Porsche has a SUV for you.  The original Cayenne GTS took the already good handling characteristics of the Cayenne and bumped them up with wider wheels and tighter suspension.  This year, the new GTS gets a power bump up to 420 horsepower, suspension is dropped 20mm from the Cayenne S, brakes from the Cayenne Turbo, and special 20-inch RS Spyder wheels.  The increased power gets the GTS to 60 in 5.4 seconds through an eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission.
The GTS also gets two bespoke colors, Peridot Metallic (above) and Carmine Red, start-stop technology to keep the fuel consumption down, unique side skirts and wheel arches, as well as, for the first time on a Cayenne, an available Sport Chrono package.
The 2013 Cayenne GTS will get a formal reveal at the Bejing Auto Show later this month and is scheduled to arrive Stateside in August at a base price of $82,050. Â Check out a video after the jump to see it in action.
Press Release
High-Performance SUV with 420 HP, Lowered Chassis and Improved Driving Dynamics
ATLANTA – April 10, 2012 – 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 as are upgraded brakes from the Cayenne Turbo. 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.
About Porsche Cars North America
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, the Cayenne SUV and Panamera sports sedan. Established in 1984, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs approximately 220 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for 194 dealers. They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand
[ Source: Porsche ]
