Porsche has unveiled the newest Cayenne, the Cayenne GTS that will be officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show next week.
The GTS version of the Cayenne SUV features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 engine that propels it from 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds. The engine is either mated to an automatic Tiptronic S or for the first time a six-speed manual transmission.
The 2008 Cayenne GTS goes on sale in February and starts at $69,300.
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2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS Unveiled
PRESS RELEASE:
ATLANTA, January 29, 2008 - Porsche will add some spice to the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling the Cayenne GTS to the American public. Already known for exceptional on and off-road prowess, the GTS has been formulated, tested and tweaked to offer the best on-road characteristics of any Cayenne Porsche has ever produced.
The Cayenne GTS features a 405hp 4.8 liter V-8 engine. Based on the same V8 found in the Cayenne S, this more robust powerplant can be coupled either with an automatic Tiptronic S or, for the first time in a Cayenne V8, a six-speed manual transmission for those who want to take full advantage of this new power and suspension package. The GTS gets its cornering prowess from standard 21-inch alloy rims equipped with 295/35 R21 tires and air suspension that features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
The Cayenne GTS front end is reminiscent of the Cayenne Turbo while the body has a lower stance and a striking new wheel-arch design that complements the new 21-inch rims. The interior boasts redesigned front and rear seats that offer a sportier look and feel with Alcantara to hold both driver and passenger in place during spirited driving.
The 2008 Cayenne GTS goes on sale in February and pricing for this new model is US $69,300.
Comments (8)
Terex should make a 1,000,001 HP dump truck and sell it to the public.
Posted by zippy | January 30, 2008 7:36 AM
Posted on January 30, 2008 07:36
They Cayanne is a ridiculous automobile, but it makes a boatload of money for Porsche. I just can't believe people are dumb enough to pay $70,000 for a 400hp Touareg. The resale values on the Cayanne are atrocious too.
Posted by Cheap Car Lover | January 30, 2008 8:40 AM
Posted on January 30, 2008 08:40
What a waste of a great drivetrain.
Posted by Kell | January 30, 2008 10:12 AM
Posted on January 30, 2008 10:12
Agreed, why the hell would anyone buy a "Performance" edition of a vehicle whose very platform is intended NOT to be sporting?
Posted by Allen | January 30, 2008 11:41 AM
Posted on January 30, 2008 11:41
What else are the rich housewives supposed to buy? Anyone can own a Cadillac, and SUVs are still the in thing.. Status, status, status.
If it were lower to the ground (aka station wagon/hatchback) i could see it as a "family sports touring hatch," but the whole crossover/suv thing just isn't working. "Performance SUV" is an oxymoron, unless Performance relates to it's towing capacity or off-road prowess.
Posted by Tony | January 30, 2008 12:32 PM
Posted on January 30, 2008 12:32
they just caught up to the SRT8 with this overboosted model, you know what i think its a good car but an ugly son of a bitch
Posted by dennisil | January 30, 2008 3:58 PM
Posted on January 30, 2008 15:58
A wonderful powertrain in an absolutely atrocious vehicle. That said, this beast will sell to the trophy wife set? You know the type, a beautiful bottle blond who will spend her time tanning, shuttling her obligatory kids to play dates, after care, and anywhere else but near her when she is doing her pilates lessons.
Damn, I'm bitter........
Posted by longdxcommuter | January 30, 2008 4:21 PM
Posted on January 30, 2008 16:21
Not all of the are blond around my area
Either ugly asian women who married rich engineers or doctors or young asian chicks who probably sleep with the same enigneers or doctors... :-)
Posted by Kuki | February 4, 2008 9:11 PM
Posted on February 4, 2008 21:11