Porsche has unveiled the 2017 Macan GTS, which borrows the 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 from the Macan S, but dials up the performance with 360-hp and 369 lb-ft. of torque. The Macan GTS also gets a reengineered suspension, unique GTS-specific exterior and interior appointments, and new connectivity options.
The 3.0L V6 is mated to the all-wheel-drive system from the Macan Turbo and Porsche’s seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. With the optional Sport Chrono package, the Macan GTS reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and has a top track speed of 159 mph. The Porsche Stability Management system has also been recalibrated for the Macan GTS and when combined with the Sport Chrono package, the Macan GTS packs large 360 mm front rotors, with six-piston fixed calipers finished in red, and 330 mm rear rotors, with single-piston calipers also painted in red.
The Macan GTS also comes standard with an air suspension that provides adjustable ride height and damper stiffness. The Macan GTS also rides 10-millimeters lower than the Macan Turbo.
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You’ll be able to tell the Macan GTS apart from the other Macan models with its black exterior accents, 20″ RS Spyder Design wheels and optional LED headlights. On the inside, the Macan GTS features a standard leather package and GTS sport seats with Alcantara seat centers and GTS logos on the headrests. An optional GTS interior package, featuring a Carmine Red tachometer and deviated stitching, seat belts, and embroidered GTS logos on the headrests is also available.
Two connectivity systems are optional: available for the standard PCM is Porsche Connect, which provides Apple CarPlay integration. Porsche Connect Plus is available for the PCM with Navigation system. Connect Plus expands on Connect by including a hot-spot capable LTE modem for connectivity.
The 2017 Macan GTS will go on sale in March 2016 and starts at $67,200.
Source: Porsche
