2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS PORSCHE CAYNNE GTS 2012 2.G Information Manual

The new Cayenne GTS
Purist.

Concept 6
Exterior 8
Interior 10
Drive 12
Chassis 14
Balance 16
Comfort 18 Where is Porsche at home? In the hearts
of drivers. And, of course, on the road.
This is where life happens
for purists.
Those who are looking for sheer, unadul -
terated driving pleasure. People who
not only want to experience sporting
spirit, but also wish to demonstrate
it themselves. Drivers who long to

feel – and see – something truly special. Closer contact with the road is something
we’ve always aspired to. Our philosophy

of intelligent performance takes us even
nearer to this goal.

Purist. The new Cayenne GTS.
Bringing the tarmac to life.Colors and personalization 20
Summary 34
Technical data 36
The Cayenne 40
Porsche Car Configurator 41

Concept | 7
6 | Concept
An SUV. Descended from a
thoroughbred sports car.
What would Porsche engineers do if you
gave them a completely free rein with
absolutely no limits or restrictions? They
would build a sports car, of course. One
that is as close to the road as possible.
Based on the experience we’ve gained
from more than 30,000 race victories.
Packed with emotion and sporting prow -
ess, and with absolutely no compromise
in sight.
All of this in an SUV? We’ve already dem -
onstrated that the Cayenne offers all the
performance you’d expect of a sports car.
Now we’ve taken the concept one step
f u r t h e r.
We gave our engineers a free hand
to draw on their entire experience and
wealth of creativit y. The outcome:
intelligent performance. The goal represented a sporting chal
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lenge: to further enhance the outstanding
performance of the Cayenne S by increas -
ing torque and exploiting its sports car
potential to the full while making it look
more muscular – and even more exclu -
sive. What we’ve produced is a vehicle for
purists. The new Cayenne GTS.
GTS – three unmistakable let ters which, in
conjunction with the name Porsche, have
writ ten history both on and off the track.
Three letters that combine exceptional
racing performance with superb everyday
agilit y and that, at Porsche, have always
stood for impressive figures.
The Cayenne GTS generates 420 hp and
380 lb.-ft. of torque-that ’s 20 hp and
11 lb.-ft. more than the Cayenne S. It
completes the sprint from 0 to 60 in
5.4 seconds and has a top track speed
of 162 mph.

The car has the same striking front fascia
as the Cayenne Turbo, plus a shorter drive
ratio for enhanced dynamics. The ride
height has also been lowered to further
underline the uncompromising athleticism
of the Cayenne GTS.
An SUV. Descended from a thoroughbred
sports car. We’ve proven it can be done.

Exterior | 9
8 | Exterior
Sporting spirit is a state of mind. Some -
thing that drives you on. You can sense
and feel it in every muscle and with
every heartbeat.

The front of the Cayenne GTS is unmis -
takable. As on all Cayenne models, the
contours immediately draw the eye.
The elongated hood is clearly reminis
cent of
Porsche racecars from the 1960s. The
striking center air intake underlines the
sheer power within, a feature that was
unique to the Cayenne Turbo until now.
The sharper profile exudes eagerness and
determination, which is further emphasized by the dynamic rear roof pillars and

flowing coupé-like silhouette.
The rear is also imbued with sporting
spirit. The rear wheel arches are typical
of a sports car, streamlined and muscular.
The ‘Cayenne GTS’ logo on the tailgate
makes a clear reference to the car’s
enormous potential.
The tapered rear window and streamlined
rear section accentuate the flared wheel
arches – for a typically distinctive rear
v iew.
Pure sport is all about stepping up the
power. That ’s why the new Cayenne GTS
is equipped, as standard, with the
SportDesign package. The athletic lower
front and rear fascia elements, dynamic
side skirts, wheel arch extensions and
rear spoiler with split t win wing profile
are all finished in exterior color.
All components have been optimized
in the Porsche wind tunnel to improve their efficiency and further enhance the

vehicle’s purposeful stance.
The Cayenne GTS is available in t wo
exclusive special colors: Carmine Red
or Peridot Metallic. A range of other
colors is naturally available on request.
For contrast, the side window surrounds
and rear trim strip have a black high-
gloss finish. Other features include the
Bi-Xenon™ main headlights in black and
the tinted LED taillights.
A coming together of sporting spirit and
purism, both of which are the driving
force behind great achievement.
Rear spoiler with split t win wing profile
Sporting spirit is intangible. Or is it?

Interior | 11
10 | Interior
A sporting spirit on the outside,
fired by a passion from within.
When you step inside the new Cayenne GTS,
the concept is immediately clear: pure,
exclusive and exhilarating sporty appeal. The outer door-sill guards in stainless
steel bear the ‘Cayenne GTS’ logo – a hint
of the incredible potential that lies within.
Throughout the interior, the new

Cayenne GTS is used with pure sporting
st yle. The entire layout is designed for an
even more involving driving experience.
The rising center console pays homage to the Carrera GT super sports car –
reducing the distance bet ween the steering
wheel and the Tiptronic S gear selector.

The round instruments, a typical Porsche
feature with the tachometer in the middle,
underline the cockpit’s sporting ambi -
ence. Also striking and sport y: the

standard trim strips in brushed aluminum.
The GTS sport seats with 8-way adjust -
ment are highly dynamic thanks to their
low positioning. With adjustable fore/aft,
height and cushion/ backrest angle set -
tings, they also offer exceptional comfort
and support – even during performance
driving.
This pure sports feeling is no coinci -
dence. It holds true to a rich racing

heri
tage. The seat centers and rooflining
are finished in Alcantara® as standard.
Used extensively in racing, this under -
lines the car’s tremendous athleticism,
functionality and passion.
The optional GTS interior packages1) in
Carmine Red or Peridot give you the
opportunit y to add stunning highlights to
the inside of your car. These include an
embroidered ‘GTS’ logo on the head restraints on the front and outer rear
seats. There’s also a choice of further
elements such as front and rear seat
belts and decorative seams on the dash
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board, upper door panels and armrests
in contrasting color. These turn the
interior of the new Cayenne GTS into
something truly extraordinary – an
un mistakable statement of sporting st yle.
There are also a number of optional
interior packages in two-tone leather,

natural leather or two-tone natural leather
to choose from.
2)
The shape of the outer rear sport seats
is designed to reflect the car’s main
focus: the road ahead.
Purist, exclusive and individual, the inter -
ior concept is a pure expression of your
own personality.
GTS interior package in Peridot Outer door-sill guard with ‘Cayenne GTS’ logo
1) Only in conjunction with Black leather interior and
GTS spor ts seats.
2) GTS package in Alcantara®: rooflining.

Drive | 13
12 | Drive
Relax and take things easy –
in dynamic style.
Everyone needs to escape the everyday
stresses and strains from time to time.
Some people like to do this by exploring
a more dynamic side of life.
In the new Cayenne GTS beats the heart
of a pure athlete that knows only one
direction: straight ahead. The uprated,
naturally aspirated 4.8-liter V8 engine
delivers 420 hp at 6,500 rpm. Maximum
torque of 380 lb.-ft. is available at
3,500 rpm. The benchmark sprint from
0 to 60 is completed in just 5.4 seconds.
Top track speed comes in at 162 mph.
The engine power of the new Cayenne GTS
is 20 hp higher and boasts an added
11 lb.-ft. of torque compared to the

Cayenne S. A shorter drive ratio further
enhances the car’s agilit y. So you feel the
pulse of the road – every inch of the way. Drive is transmit ted to the road with
smoothness and precision by the stand
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ard eight-speed Tiptronic S. Depending
on road conditions and driving st yle, it
automatically selects the correct driving
mode. You can change gear using t wo
gearshift paddles on the standard
SportDesign steering wheel. One pull
on the right-hand paddle and Tiptronic S
shifts up. One pull on the left-hand
paddle and Tiptronic S shifts down.
As you’d expect from a true top performer,
the new Cayenne GTS is also highly
efficient. Thanks to intelligent
performance.
Standard fuel-saving technologies include
the Auto Start Stop function, VarioCam
Plus and Direct Fuel Injection (DFI). DFI
injects fuel directly into the combustion
chamber with millisecond precision using
electromagnetic injectors. This increases the air/fuel mix, thereby enhancing com
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bustion for higher output and torque with
lower fuel consumption and emissions. Thermal management activates the differ
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ent cooling circuits individually, thereby
ensuring that the optimum temperature
for the engine and transmission is reached
more quickly after a cold start. This
minimizes friction and keeps fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions low
during warm-up. The standard sport exhaust system

delivers an even more distinctive sound.
For the looks to match, it features t win
dual-tube tailpipes finished in matte black.

The drive system on the new Cayenne GTS
is designed for one thing above all else:
Performance.
Spor t exhaust system with t win dual -tube tailpipes trimmed in mat te black

Chassis | 15
14 | Chassis
The Cayenne GTS follows one guiding
principle alone: the racing line.
The new Cayenne GTS is equipped with
air suspension that features a 20 -mm

reduction in height when compared to a
Cayenne S as standard. This allows for
a lower center of gravit y and even closer
contact to the road.
Fit ted as standard equipment, Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM)
is an electronic damping control system.
It offers continuous adjustment of the
damping forces on each wheel, depending
on the current road conditions and driving
st yle.
During performance driving with heavy
acceleration and braking phases, there
is an increased tendency for the body to
sway. PASM prevents this from happening.
It has three driver-selectable modes whose
basic setup is performance-orient
ed to
match the capabilit y of the Cayenne GTS:

‘Comfort’, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’. Sensors
monitor the movement of the body and
also gather data on lateral acceleration, steering angle, brake pressure and engine
torque. Based on the driving conditions,
the system continuously varies the individ
-
ual damping forces within the parameters
defined for the selected mode. PASM
remains active at all times. It automatical -
ly adapts to the prevailing driving situ-
ation, enabling greater vehicle control and
improving comfort and safet y – when out
for a quick ‘run’ after work, for example.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
active all-wheel drive enables high levels
of traction and impressive driving dynam -
ics. PTM continuously monitors the status
of the vehicle to ensure the optimum
torque split – for powerful acceleration
on long straights,
through tight corners
or on surfaces with different friction
coefficients.
In sport, it often comes down to those
crucial seconds. The optional Sport
Chrono Package
1) includes an analog and
digital timer located at the center of the dashboard. In conjunction
with PCM, the
performance display informs
you about
the total driving time, lap distance covered
so far, the number of laps completed and
individual lap times. Just in case you wish
to record your own personal best. Available as an option, Porsche Torque
Vectoring Plus (PT V Plus) is a system that
enhances driving dynamics and stability.
PT V Plus offers variable distribution

of engine torque to the rear wheels and an
electronically controlled rear differential. As standard, the Cayenne GTS is fit ted
with 20 -inch RS Spyder Design wheels.
These one-part alloy wheels feature a
race-inspired look.
Purism is about one thing above all:

maximum focus on that which is essen -
tial. High performance – achieved in the
most intelligent way.
Spor t Chrono Package with per formance display in PCM Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
1) Only available in conjunction with Porsche Communication Management (PCM).