Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS Spied

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As with the previous-generation SUV, it’s an upper mid-range model that will bridge the gap between the 434bhp Cayenne Coupe S and the flagship 542bhp Turbo S. The new model is expected to go on sale later this year. There are a few design tweaks which mark this Cayenne Coupe mule out as a GTS model. Up front, there’s a more aggressive bumper with broader intakes and an updated skid plate while, at the rear, there’s a redesigned diffuser and a larger exhaust system, which we expect will be connected to this mule’s rectangular finishers on the production model.

In keeping with the hardcore image of Porsche’s existing GTS line-up, Cayenne Coupe GTS buyers should get a lowered suspension system, stiffer anti-roll bars, uprated brakes and larger, black alloy wheels as standard. Buyers will also be able to spec active anti-roll bars and torque vectoring differentials as an optional extra.

Inside, buyers should get a host of high-level equipment, pinched from the options list of the lesser-specced Cayenne Coupe S. Additions should include Porsche’s adaptive sports seats, Alcantara upholstery, a new sports steering wheel, fresh treadplates, aluminium trim and a smattering of “GTS” badges.

It’ll be powered by a detuned version of Porsche’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine, as found in the current Panamera GTS. Like the saloon, its power and torque figures will stand at 453bhp and 620Nm respectively, which should be enough extra grunt to justify the expense over the S model, without treading on the toes of the flagship Turbo S variant.

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New Porsche Cayenne GTS arrives with 454bhp

This is the new Porsche Cayenne GTS, a sharper, more focused version of the firm’s largest SUV. Available in standard and coupe bodystyles, it’s on sale now from £85,930, and first deliveries are due in July.

As before, the GTS model plugs the gap between the Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, incorporating new chassis and suspension components to separate it dynamically.

The biggest change, however, is its powertrain. While the previous Cayenne GTS used a turbocharged 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6, the new GTS adopts a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. Power stands at 454bhp – an increase of 20bhp – while the torque figure creeps up by 20Nm, to a maximum of 620Nm.

Porsche claims that with the optional Sport Chrono pack, the Cayenne GTS cracks 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds and goes on to a top speed of 173mph. Drive is sent to all four wheels through a Porsche Tiptronic S eight-speed automatic transmission.

The GTS model features a different chassis tune from the base Cayenne’s, with the standard steel spring set-up lowering the car by 20mm. Porsche Active Suspension Management adaptive dampers are fitted as standard, as is Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. This system automatically applies brake pressure to individual wheels while cornering, to improve the handling.

Further chassis options include carbon-ceramic brakes, adaptive three-chamber air suspension, rear-axle steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control body-roll stabilisation, to further keep the Cayenne’s considerable mass under control.

Visually, all GTS models come fitted with a Sport Design package as standard, including exterior gloss-black trim, gloss-black 21-inch wheels and darkened LED head and tail-lights.

An optional sports exhaust system also introduces two, centrally mounted oval tailpipes – a feature that’s exclusive to the GTS for now. Inside, the new model gets Alcantara trim on the headliner, seat centre panels, centre console armrests and doors.