Porsche Cayenne GTS 2015: He said goodbye to the V8 atmo!

After unveiling there is little the restyled version of the Cayenne, the the Stuttgart manufacturer will present at the upcoming Los Angeles, the new GTS version of its big SUV. Besides the aesthetic changes that we already know, you have to put the nose under the hood of the SUV to discover that driving this dynamic version has lost two cylinders. Is to offer more? In any case what announces officially Porsche.
Aesthetically, the new Porsche Cayenne GTS borrows the front of the Turbo version and Pack Sport Design (painted in body color, it features a front bumper and a lower part of sports rear bumper, the fender flares and skirts specific side) to strengthen the sporting spirit of the large SUV.

The B and C, headlights funds and grille bars or vents adopt black as the standard alloy wheels and four tailpipes. This hardware is designed to enhance the dynamic character of the new Cayenne GTS 2015 GTS lettering, as on the previous version, is also black.
The SUV reinforces his "manhood" through the presence of wheels (RS Spyder Design model) in 20-inch 275/40 R20 pavement recognizable by their black painted in bright satin finish. Different models and other dimensions are the Porsche catalog option or accessory. The Cayenne GTS also borrows from the Cayenne Turbo, her big red brake calipers and brake system.
Besides funds blackened headlights, the GTS is equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights with daytime running lights and rear lights to LEDs.

The chassis of the Cayenne GTS is modified including a 24 mm lowered suspension with new steel coil springs and PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management). In the end, the GTS announces a Cx of 0.36 and an empty weight of 2110 kg. For dimensions is below:

Inside, spacious when traveling to four, one discovers GTS sports seats with 8-way power adjustment. The seats are upholstered in leather and black alcantara with red stitching or series of contrasting gray. GTS embroidery are present on trustest headers front seats and rear seats. The brushed aluminum interior pack and alcantara pack are also provided as standard on the model.
We also note the presence of a multifunction sports steering wheel paddles, a redesigned tachometer with gray or marked red background GTS logo. Color is also taken on the color screen of 4.8 inches in this handset carries instruments. GTS different interior packages will be offered to buyers so they personalize their Cayenne GTS. Of special steel door sill guards with black monogram Cayenne GTS and floor mats complete the equipment of the SUV.

Exit therefore the "old" engine V8 4.8 L atmospheric 420 hp and 515 Nm as it is replaced by a new 3.6 L V6 biturbo DFI (Direct Fuel Injection) that develops 440 hp at 6,000 rev / min and maximum torque that s 'amounts to 600 Nm between 1,600 and 5,000 trs. Ultimately, it is 20 hp more and especially 85 Nm more than the old version which should encourage the times and the acceleration of the Cayenne GTS. It is coupled to a gearbox Tiptronic S 8-speed which transmits power to the 4WD. The engine benefits from a new standard sport exhaust system offering the new V6 biturbo a rugged and sporty sound.

The Porsche Cayenne GTS is announced for a Vmax of 262 km / h (1 km / h), a year for 0 to 100 km / h in 5.2 seconds folded (-0.5 seconds) or even 5.1 seconds if one opts for the Sport Chrono Package. Finally it takes only 3.3 seconds GTS from 80 120 km / h ...
The combined consumption is 10.0 L / 100 km and CO2 emissions are 234 g / km (with the Sport Chrono Package: 9.8 L / 100 km and 228 g CO2 / km)

Finally, note that the new Porsche Cayenne GTS 2015 is already entered in the catalog of Porsche France and is charged in the basic version priced at € 101,330 excluding VAT options. The standard livery is not white but black.
A review and try in a few weeks to tell you whether a V6 3.6 L V8 Biturbo is better than 4.8 L atmospheric.