PorscheNews 02/2012 Purist. The new Cayenne GTS. Where is Porsche at home? In the hearts of sports 918 Spyder: rolling chassis. car drivers and, of course, on the open road. This First tests in Nardò. © Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, 2012 is where life happens for purists. Those who are The data presented here was recorded using the Euro 5 test procedure (715/2007/EC and 692/2008/EC) and the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The respective fi gures were not recorded on individual vehicles and do not constitute part of the offer. This data is provided solely for the purposes of comparison between the respective models. For more looking for sheer, unadulterated driving pleasure. Intelligent Performance. information on individual models, please contact your Porsche Centre. Fuel consumption was recorded on vehicles with standard specifi cation. Optional equipment may affect fuel consumption and vehicle performance. People who not only want to experience sporting Triple victory at Le Mans in 1982. All text, images and other information in this publication are copyright Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any spirit, but also wish to demonstrate it themselves. means, without prior permission in writing from Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. The models featured in this publication are approved for road use in Germany. Some items of equipment are available as extra-cost options only. The availability of models and The new Cayenne GTS. Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design options may vary from market to market due to local restrictions and regulations. For information on standard and optional equipment, please consult your Porsche Centre. Porsche reserves the right to alter specifi cations and other product information without prior notice. Colours may differ from those illustrated. Errors and omissions excepted. Defi ning style over the generations Porsche, the Porsche Crest, 911, Carrera, Cayenne, PDK, Tequipment and Spyder are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porscheplatz 1, 70435 Stuttgart, Germany. Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7; www.porsche.com.sg Edition: 06/2012 CO2 emissions in g/km: 251. Our motto this summer: uncompromising sports performance. Further highlights: Dear Porsche enthusiast, Porsche Exclusive. 10 100% Porsche. 100% you. Everything can be improved upon – even the athletic The high-performance hybrid with plug-in technology To get your summer off to a sporty start, we also prowess of the Cayenne. With three legendary is really pushing the boundaries of what’s technically recommend the latest range of accessories from 40th AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix. 18 letters: GTS. Three letters that combine exceptional feasible. Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design. Let yourself The anniversary of the legendary 911 Carrera RS. track performance with superb everyday agility. be inspired! Discover more about the new Cayenne GTS in this In this edition, we also take a look back at a super- Porsche Driving Experience. 20 edition of Porsche News. lative racecar from 1982. Conceived especially for Enjoy a fascinating read. Porsche Tour of Burgundy. the new Group C that had just been introduced, the Then, we continue to pick up the pace – with the Porsche 956 achieved victory at Le Mans on its Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design. 24 Porsche 918 Spyder. This top athlete has already very fi rst outing. Even back then, the focus was on Arnt Bayer Porsche: defi ning style over the generations. successfully completed the next phase of its greater effi ciency and improved aerodynamics. Chief Executive Offi cer development with testing on the Nardò track in Italy. Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7; CO2 emissions in g/km: 251. 2 3 The new Cayenne GTS Purist. Exterior. The front section of the Cayenne GTS is unmistakably For the looks to match, it features twin dual-tube The new Cayenne GTS. dynamic with an elongated bonnet that is clearly tailpipes with a matt black finish. The ‘Cayenne GTS’ reminiscent of Porsche racecars from the 1960s. logo on the tailgate also makes a clear reference to We gave our engineers a free hand to draw on their entire experience and wealth of creativity. The The striking central air intake underlines the sheer the car’s enormous potential. outcome: Intelligent Performance. The goal represented a sporting challenge: to further enhance the power within, a feature that was unique to the outstanding performance of the Cayenne S by increasing torque and exploiting its sports car potential Cayenne Turbo until now. Pure sport is all about stepping up the power. That’s to the full while making it look more muscular – and even more exclusive. What we’ve produced is a why the new Cayenne GTS is equipped as standard vehicle for sports car purists. The new Cayenne GTS. The rear is also imbued with sporting spirit. Purpose- with the SportDesign package. The athletic lower ful and streamlined, the rear wheel arches echo front and rear apron elements, dynamic side skirts, the front section. An even more distinctive sound is wheel arch extensions and rear spoiler with fixed delivered by the standard sports exhaust system. bi-plane design are all finished in exterior colour. All components have been optimised in the Porsche wind tunnel to improve their efficiency and further enhance the vehicle’s impressive appearance. Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7; CO2 emissions in g/km: 251. 4 5 The new Cayenne GTS Drive. Within the new Cayenne GTS beats the heart of a Drive is transmitted to the road with smoothness DFI injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber Thermal management activates the different cooling pure athlete that knows only one direction: straight and precision by the standard eight-speed Tiptronic S with millisecond precision. Enhanced for optimum circuits individually, thereby ensuring that the ahead. The uprated, naturally aspirated 4.8-litre transmission. As you’d expect from a true top fuel induction and efficient combustion, the system optimum temperature for the engine and transmission V8 engine produces 309 kW (420 hp) at 6,500 rpm. performer, the new Cayenne GTS is also highly enables higher output and torque with comparatively is reached more quickly after a cold start. This Maximum torque of 515 Nm is available at 3,500 rpm. efficient – thanks to Intelligent Performance. Standard low fuel consumption and emissions. minimises friction and keeps fuel consumption and The benchmark sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is com- fuel-saving technologies include the auto start/stop CO2 emissions low during warm-up. pleted in just 5.7 seconds. Top speed comes in at function, VarioCam Plus and direct fuel injection (DFI). 261 km/h. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus). Available as an option, Porsche Torque Vectoring The engine power of the new Cayenne GTS is 15 kW Plus (PTV Plus) is a system that enhances driving (20 hp) higher and boasts an added 15 Nm of torque dynamics and stability. PTV Plus offers variable compared to the Cayenne S. A shorter drive ratio distribution of engine torque to the rear wheels and further enhances the car’s agility. So you feel the electronically controlled rear differential. Specifically, pulse of the road – every inch of the way. this means that when entering a corner at high speed, moderate brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. The result: more direct steering response and enhanced cornering dynamics. Purism is about one thing above all: maximum focus on that which is essential. High performance – achieved in the most intelligent way. For further information on the new Cayenne GTS, go to: www.porsche.com/cayenne-gts Fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 14.8 · extra urban 8.5 · combined 10.7; CO2 emissions in g/km: 251. 6 7 The new Cayenne GTS Interior. Carrera GT super sports car, reducing the distance The optional GTS interior packages in Carmine Red Sometimes life is to be enjoyed in its purest form – When you step inside the new Cayenne GTS, the between the steering wheel and the Tiptronic S gear or Peridot give you the opportunity to add stunning concentrated, in the truest sense. This was the concept is immediately clear: pure, exclusive selector. highlights to the inside of your car. approach we took when building the Cayenne GTS. and exhilarating sports appeal. The outer door-sill A concept reduced to its essential elements – guards in stainless steel bear the ‘Cayenne GTS’ The GTS sports seats with 8-way adjustment are These include an embroidered ‘GTS’ logo on the output, performance, intelligence. A concept that logo – a hint of the incredible potential that lies highly dynamic thanks to their low positioning. With head restraints on the front and outer rear seats. is true to its roots: the tarmac. within. adjustable fore/aft, height and squab/backrest Further elements available in the interior packages are angle settings, they also offer exceptional comfort the front and rear seat belts and decorative seams Throughout the interior, the new Cayenne GTS is and support – even during performance driving. on the dashboard, upper door panels and armrests imbued with pure sporting style. The entire layout is All the door panels, armrests, seat centres and in contrasting colour. designed for an even more involving driving experience. rooflining are finished in Alcantara as standard, a The rising centre console pays homage to the material used extensively in motor racing. 8 9 Porsche Exclusive Porsche Exclusive. The four interior packages are available in all only by our exacting quality standards and by what’s standard and natural leather colours, as well as eight technically feasible.