Porsche Cayenne GTS is back and improved

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will be unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show an improved version of the Cayenne GTS. After having brought back to Poprsche the GTS acronym in 2007, the new Cayenne GTS gets even more powerful. At the same time the German brand will unveil a new standard version of the SUV modelPorsche Cayenne Gen.2Germany, 2010 > 201727 versions
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equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 engine.

The new Cayenne GTS engine gets a 3.6-liter V6 twin turbo, the same that powers the Cayenne SPorsche Cayenne SGermany, 2014 > present. Compared to the V8 engine that equipped the previous GTS versionPorsche Cayenne GTSGermany, 2013 > present6 photos
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, the new version saw its output increase 20hp, for a total of 440hp and torque increase to 600Nm, 85Nm more. However Porsche managed to reduce fuel consumption by 0.9l/100km to 10l/100km.

In terms of performance the new Cayenne GTS can reach 100km/h in 5.2 seconds, 5.1 seconds if equipped with the Sport Chrono package. Compared to the previous version acceleration it means an improvement of 0.5 and 0.6 seconds respectively. The sports exhaust system gives the GTS a very distinctive sound.

The Cayenne GTS is equipped with Porsche's PASM damping system with a more sporty configuration. The vehicle is equipped with the brakes from the Cayenne TurboPorsche Cayenne TurboGermany, 2014 > present with 390mm front discs and 358mm at the rear, with red painted calipers.

In terms of design the Cayenne GTS gets other modifications that make it a more sporty vehicle. Among them the large air intakes from the Sport Design package at the front, the more rounded side sills and the extensions of the wheel arches. The latter together with the roof spoiler and lower body have been painted in the car's body color. There are also some visible contrast cues in the Cayenne GTS. All lettering, 20 inch RS Spyder wheels, the exhaust tips, the internal openings of the bi-xenon headlights and LED rear fittings are painted black to ensure a striking new look.

Inside the Cayenne GTS gets sports seats in leather and Alcantara with eight electronically adjustable positions, while the headrests have the acronym GTS sewn. The Alcantara is the main material used to trim the new Cayenne GTS.

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Simultaneously to the launch of the new Cayenne GTS, Porsche will unveil in Los Angeles the new standard version of the SUV model. The new Cayenne comes equipped with the 3.6-liter V6 engine with 300hp and combined with the new eight-speed Tiptronic S transmission.

The new entry-level version can reach 100km/h in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 230km/h. The Auto Stop / Start, coasting and thermal management systems allowed a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to the previous versionPorsche CayenneGermany, 2010 > present1 photo
. Thus, the new Cayenne offers an average fuel consumption of 9.2l/100km, 0.7l/100km less than the previous version, and CO2 emissions of 215g/km, 21g / km less.

The new Cayenne GTS and Cayenne hit the market in late February 2015.