
The  Cayenne   |   Cayenne  GTS · 24 
23 · The   Cayenne   |   Cayenne  GTS
True, asphalt is rather grey.   
But that need not apply to what’s happening on it.
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. 
Good reasons to take a closer look at the 
Cayenne GTS. A concept reduced to its 
essential elem   ents: output, performance, 
intelligence. A concept that is true to its 
roots: the tarmac – the place where life 
happens for purists.
In the Cayenne GTS beats the heart of a 
pure-bred athlete that knows only one 
direction: straight ahead. The up   rated, 
naturally aspirated 4.8-litre V8 engine  
delivers 309 kW (420 hp) and maximum 
torque of 515 Nm. The benchmark sprint 
from 0 to 100 km/ h is completed in   just 5.7 seconds. Top speed comes in 
 
at 261 km/ h. 
The Cayenne GTS is also highly   efficient – 
thanks to standard fuel-saving technolo -
gies including the auto start/stop function 
(p. 38), VarioCam Plus (p. 39) and direct 
fuel injection (DFI, p. 40). 
The ride height on the steel-spring sports 
suspension is 24 mm lower than on the 
other Cayenne models – for a lower 
  centre of gravit y. Also fit ted as standard, 
Porsche Active Suspension Management 
(PASM, p. 57) is an electronic damping 
control system.
The striking central air intake underlines 
the sheer power within. The SportDesign 
package – standard fitment on the 
  Cayenne GTS only – includes the following 
features in exterior colour:   athletic lower front and rear apron elem
 
ents, dynamic 
side skirts, unique wheel arch extensions 
and rear spoiler with fixed  bi - plane  design. 
All components have been 
optimised  
in the Porsche wind  
tunnel to improve 
their 
efficiency and   further enhance the 
vehicle’s
 purposeful stance.
The standard sports exhaust system 
  delivers an even more distinctive sound. 
For the looks to match, it features t win 
dual-tube tailpipes with mat t black finish. 
St ylish and safe: the Bi-Xenon headlights 
with black surround and Porsche Dynamic 
Light System (PDLS, p. 63) are fit ted as 
standard. The car features the same day -
time running lights as the Cayenne Turbo: 
each main headlight unit has four LED 
spotlights. The tinted taillights are also 
equipped with LED technology. The Cayenne GTS is fit ted with 20 -inch 
 
RS Spyder Design wheels as standard. 
These one-part alloy wheels feature a 
race-inspired look and brake calipers with 
a red paint finish. 
Pure sports appeal and exclusivit y con-
tinue inside the Cayenne GTS. The door 
panels, armrests, seat centres and roof -
lining are finished in Alcantara. The GTS 
sports seats with 8-way adjustment are 
highly dynamic thanks to their low posi -
tioning. With adjustable fore/aft, 
height 
and squab/ backrest angle set tings,
 they 
also offer exceptional comfort and 
sup-
port – even during performance driving.
The Cayenne GTS. Developed so that life 
can be enjoyed in its purest form.
For fuel consumption, CO
2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

Drive systems and chassis  |  Drive systems · 30 
29 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Drive systems
Hybrid, diesel, petrol. Many different options.
One outcome: Porsche.
Drive systems.
The drive system of the  
Cayenne S Hybrid.
Hybrid drives are suitable for use in a 
wide range of scenarios. On road, off 
road or on the track – to us, it ’s about 
using technology in the most intelligent 
way. This enables us to introduce hybrid 
technology into a variet y of different   
vehicle concepts.
The clearest proof of this is the 918 Spyder 
– a concept study for the super sports car 
of the future. The electric   machines in its 
plug-in hybrid system work in conjunction 
with the high rpm 
  engine to deliver out-
standing performance with incredibly low 
fuel consumption.
Another example of a track- derived racing 
vehicle is the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. With   
its front-wheel hybrid drive and fly wheel  storage system, it is an extremely 
  modern  
interpretation of a thoroughbred 
racecar with great potential for the 
 future.
With the Cayenne S Hybrid, our primary 
focus was on meeting customer require -
ments in terms of athleticism, high effi -
ciency and greater everyday practicality. 
The result: the parallel full hybrid.
The Cayenne S Hybrid has a 3.0 -litre V6 
supercharged engine. The charging 
effect of the compressor ensures high 
  levels of torque, even at low engine 
speeds. The unit generates an output of 
245 kW (333 hp). 440 Nm of torque is 
available bet ween 3,000 and 5,250 rpm, 
enabling a low-rev, economical driving 
style while offering exceptional reserves 
of power. At 288 volts, the electric machine has 
 
a maximum output of 34 kW (47 hp).   
The benefits of the synchronous motor 
with inner rotor design are extremely 
compact dimensions and high levels of 
efficiency. It also acts as a starter motor 
and alternator. 
Working in tandem, both units provide   
a total output of 279 kW 
(380 hp) and 
maximum torque of 580 Nm,
 propelling 
the car from 0 to 100 km/ h in just 
6.5 seconds. These are the levels of 
acceleration you would usually expect 
from an eight- cylinder unit, but with   
a combined fuel consumption of 
8.2 l/100 km in the EU cycle.
1)
On the parallel full hybrid system, the 
electric machine is integrated directly 
into the drivetrain. The hybrid module   
is situated bet ween the transmission   
and the combustion engine. The engine 
is engaged and disengaged using a 
  specially designed decoupler.
The electronic engine management 
  system receives all information on the 
driving and energy status and controls 
both drive systems to ensure optimum 
performance in any driving scenario.   
It shuts off the combustion engine and 
switches it back on. Thanks to the ultra-
fast decoupler and instantaneous engine 
start-up, all of this goes unnoticed by   
the driver. Under moderate acceleration, 
the electric machine can power the    vehicle independently using electricity 
alone. For example, for driving quietly 
through residential areas. In addition, 
 
it can be used to boost performance – 
for even faster acceleration.
The parallel full hybrid concept also 
comes into its own during performance 
driving. When the Cayenne S Hybrid is 
Parallel full hybrid
driven at high speeds and on overrun, 
the combustion engine is automatically 
disengaged from the drivetrain and shut 
off: the car continues to ‘coast’ along. 
Engine drag and the associated losses 
are eliminated and efficiency is increased 
at speeds of up to 156 km/ h.
1) For details on the test procedure, please refer to  page 150.
Decoupler Protective housing Electric machine
Hybrid module
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 150/151. 

Electric sunscreen for rear side windowsPersonalisation · 
136 
135 · Personalisation Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and outer rear seats)
Spor tDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Comfort lighting package
1)  Includes electric adjustment of lumbar support, squab length, side cushions on backrest/squab and steering column   
(Cayenne Turbo: comfor t memor y package as no - cost option); comfor t memor y package (driver’s side: seat, steering column,   
exterior mirror set tings; front passenger’s side: seat set tings) and other additional functions.
2)   Includes electric adjustment of lumbar suppor t, squab length and steering column, a comfor t memor y package   
(driver’s side: seat,   steering column, exterior mirror set tings; front passenger’s side: seat set tings) and other additional functions.
3)  ‘Cayenne’ for Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel, ‘Cayenne S’ for Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid, ‘Cayenne GTS’ for Cayenne GTS and  ‘Cayenne turbo’ for Cayenne Turbo.–  not available  extra-cost option•  standard equipment■  no-cost option
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the price list.
OptionCayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Hybrid
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne TurboI no. Page
Interior.
Adaptive cruise control with Porsche Active Safe (PAS)••••••8T3110
Speed limit indicator
••••••9Q6 111
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
••••••7Y1  10 9
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
••••••7Y6/7Y7 10 8
Preparation for Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS)
••••••7G5 10 2
HomeLink
® (garage-door opener)••••••VC1
Loadspace management system
••••••3GN 116
Ski bag
••••••3X1 112 ,  113
Smoker package
■■■■■■9JB
Fire extinguisher
••••••6A7
OptionCayenne
Cayenne Diesel
Cayenne S
Cayenne S Hybrid
Cayenne GTS
Cayenne TurboI no. Page
Interior.
SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t paddles••••••1M L  80
Adaptive sports seats with comfort memory package (18-way) 
1)••••• •PE6 84
Comfort memory package (14-way) 
2)•••••■PE5/Q2J 84
Driver memory package
••••• –3L4
84
Rooflining in Alcantara
•••• ••6NN
  Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front)  
Exclusive ••••••3J7
Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints (front and outer rear seats)  
Exclusive••••••5ZF112 ,  13 5
Door-sill guards in stainless steel with model logo (front) 
3)•• ••••7M1
Electric sunscreen for rear side windows
••••••3Y8 10 2
Floor mats
••••••0TD
Comfort lighting package
••••••PP5/PP6 10 0
Extended LED comfort lighting package  
Exclusive••••••AEH
4-zone climate control
••• –••9AH
10 0
Auxiliary heating system
••• –••9M9
Side airbags (rear)
••••••4X4 70 

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Index
Drive systems  28
‘Coasting’   21
Electric machine   28
Hybrid module   28
Parallel full hybrid   28
Performance   31–36
Engine technology  38
Air intake system   42
Auto start/stop function   38
Common-rail injection system   40
Cooling systems   40
Direct fuel injection (DFI)   40
Engine management (electronic)   42
E-power button   30
Exhaust system   43
High-voltage battery   30
Lubrication   41
Sports exhaust system   43
Supercharging system   42
Turbocharging systems   42
Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)   42
Variable valve timing   39
VarioCam Plus   39
Transmission 44
All-wheel drive   47
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)   47
Automatic brake differential (ABD)   47
Downhill assistance   48
Manual gearbox   44
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)   47
Tiptronic S   44
Off-road capability  50
Chassis 52
Air suspension   54
Front axle  53
Porsche Active Suspension   
Management (PASM)   57
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control   
(PDCC)   55
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus  
(PT V Plus)   56
Power steering Plus  53
Rear axle  53
Self-levelling   54
Steel-spring suspension 54
Steering   53
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)   58
Ty r e s   5 8
Weight reduction   53
Wheels   58
Safety 62
Active safet y  62
Airbags   70
Anti-lock braking (ABS)  68
Automatic headlight activation   62
Automatic hold function  65
Bodyshell  71
Braking systems   65
Ceramic brakes   66
Cornering lights   63
Day time running lights  63
Headlights   63
Interior safety features   70, 71
ISOFIX  71
Lighting   62
Parking brake (electric)  65
Passive Safet y   70
Porsche Active Safe (PAS)   110
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 
(PCCB)   66
Porsche Dynamic Light System   
(PDLS)   63
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus 
(PDLS Plus)  63
Porsche Side Impact Protection   
(POSIP)   70
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)   68
Recuperation   66
Seat belt system   70
Taillights  63
Environment  72
Exhaust emissions   74
Fuel economy   75
Fuel system   75
Lightweight construction   72
Materials   77
Noise  77
Recycling   77
Ser vicing   77
Comfort 80
Adaptive sports seats 84
Anti-theft protection   102
Audio systems   90
Bluetooth
®   92, 93
BOSE
® Surround Sound System   98
Burmester
® High-End Surround   
Sound System   96
CD/ DVD autochanger   90
CDR/CDR Plus audio system  90
Child seats   87
Climate control   100
Comfort memory package   84
Comfort seats   84
Compass display   80
Digital radio  95
Driver memory package   84
Electronic logbook   95
GTS sports seats  84
Heat and noise-insulating glass  100
Heated windscreen  100
Interior   80
Interior lighting   88
Mobile phone preparation   93
MP3   90, 91, 93
Multifunction steering wheel   80Navigation system  
90
On-board computer   80
Online services  94
Panoramic roof system   104
Porsche Communication   
Management (PCM)   90
Porsche  Entry & Drive   102
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment   88
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System   
( P V T S)  10 2
Privacy glass   100
Radio   90
Rain sensor   102
Rear seats  87
Seat ventilation  85
Seat/steering wheel heating  85
Seats  84
Sport Chrono Package  95
Storage compartments   88
S u n r o o f    10 4
S u n s c r e e n    10 2
Telephone module   92
Touchscreen display   90
T V tuner   88, 92
Universal audio interface   93
USB port  90, 93
Voice control   93
Driver assistance systems   106
Adaptive cruise control with PAS  110
Automatic headlight activation  62
Automatically dimming mirrors  106
Comfort lighting package   100
Cruise control   106
Lane Change Assist (LCA)   109
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  108
P a r k A s s i s t    10 6
Reversing camera   106
Speed limit indicator  111
Tr a n s p o r t 112
Loading Level  113
Loading options   112
Loadspace management system   117
Luggage compartment   112
Roof rails  115
Roof transport system  115
Tailgate (automatic)   113
Towbar systems   117
Personalisation 118
C o l o u rs   120
Exterior   120
I n t e r i o r   122–127
Porsche Exclusive 140
Factory collection   141
Panorama  142
Technical data   146