2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS has arrived

GTS are three letters Porsche enthusiasts know very well. They represent the fine balance between performance and daily usability, and from a pure sportiness standpoint they are arguably the sharpest models in any lineup.

Available as a Coupé or as a traditional Cayenne trim, the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS stands out first and foremost because of what is under the hood. The return of the current generation of Cayenne GTS marks the return of the V8 engine for the GTS and we think you will agree, there’s nothing like a V8 in a Porsche.

The 4.0-litre, biturbo V8 delivers exceptional performance across the rev range with 453 horsepower on tap to go along with 457 pound-feet of torque. That’s enough to power the Cayenne GTS to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. That’s less than a second off the Cayenne Turbo.

The Porsche Cayenne GTS has always been a kind of no-compromise compromise between the Cayenne S and the Cayenne Turbo, with more bite than the Cayenne S and increased sportiness, but with improved daily drivability compared to the Turbo. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS also offers an impressive soundtrack that was specifically designed for its quad standard exhaust or available dual centre sport exhaust system. The Cayenne GTS sounds so much more distinctive than any other Cayenne, but more importantly it sounds more distinct than its other German rivals.

Porsche enthusiasts will immediately recognize the sound of the Cayenne GTS, especially now that a V8 rumbles under the hood.

Power is nothing without control, and Porsche understands this principle better than any other automaker. The new Cayenne GTS guarantees impressive dynamics thanks to a custom chassis set-up that includes Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and Porsche Active Suspension Management. The ride height is 20 mm lower than standard for improved dynamics, but also improved efficiency. Buyers can also choose to add Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) and Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes (PCCB).

Visually, the 2021 Cayenne GTS comes with a standard SportDesign aerokit and standard 21-inch RS Porsche wheels. It also gets the GTS emblem on the bottom of the doors, although the model is easily recognizable as a special Cayenne even if you ask to remove the side logo.

The Porsche Cayenne GTS stands out in a lineup of exceptional vehicles and models. Discover what makes the Cayenne GTS so special today at Porsche Centre Calgary where the GTS is here and waiting.

This article was written by:

Charles Jolicoeur