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Porsche Cayenne GTS now even more powerful 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. In Germany it will cost 76,725 Euros including
19 percent VAT and country-specific requirements; the base price is 64,300
Euros. The base price for the USA (MSRP USA) is US $69,300.
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