Engineering.
The new 911 Carrera GTS.
More power. Maximum torque is
reached earlier. An even faster
throt tle response and even
better acceleration. An even
sportier driving experience.
These are the most compelling
at tributes compared with the
911 Carrera S models.
The figures say it all. The upra
ted 3.8litre flat six engine with
direct fuel injection (DFI) now
delivers 300 kW (408 hp), 23 hp
more than the 911 Carrera S.
The Coupé model completes the
0 to 100 km/ h (62 mph) sprint
in 4.6 seconds, the Cabriolet in
4.8 seconds.
Yet, there has been no increase
in fuel consumption or emissions.
This is not a contradiction, but a
combination of dynamics and
efficiency, of sportiness and
ever yday practicalit y. In short, it
is our understanding of the
sportscar concept. We call it
Porsche Intelligent Per formance.
Increased per formance, with
ideas that drive us for ward –
a principle that also reflects
our approach to the chassis
and to safet y. Both models are
equipped as standard with
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) and
Porsche Stabilit y Management
(PSM). The optional Sport Chrono
Package Plus is the essence of
motorsport, of fering an even
more dynamic tuning of the
chassis and engine setup. In
conjunction with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the Sport Chrono Package Plus
delivers a further improvement
in acceleration: 4.2 seconds
for the Coupé and 4.4 seconds
for the Cabriolet. Gear changes
take place in milliseconds,
with no interruption in the flow
of power. Together, this spells
911 Carrera GTS.
Design.
Three words are enough to
make a clear statement: athletic,
muscular, powerful. The look of
the new 911 Carrera GTS models
leaves no room for doubt. They
are models of clarit y.
Let ’s get straight to the detail,
beginning with the dynamically
accentuated cooling air intakes
in the front apron and the
additional spoiler lip with a
black painted finish. These are
distinctly sport y characteristics,
with components that have
been optimised in the Porsche
wind tunnel to improve aero
dynamic ef ficiency. On the sides
of the vehicle, black sideskirt
trims are a bold indication of
the performance in store. The rear end is just as expres
sive. Compared with the
911 Carrera S, the body is
44 mm wider at the rear axle
and the rear track has been
widened by 32 mm for greater
roll stabilit y and improved
turn in. The 911 Carrera GTS
models are fit ted with 19 inch
RS Spyder wheels featuring
a central locking device. Until
now, this racing wheel design
was exclusive to the 911 Turbo.
The black painted finish on
the centre spokes is also an
unmistakable reference to
motorsport, and a clear signal
of the driver’s racing mentalit y.
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