2018 Porsche 911 GTS

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Updated GTS....

Porsche has expanded the 911 product line with the GTS models. From March 2017, a total of five variants will be available in Germany: the 911 Carrera GTS with rear-wheel drive, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS with all-wheel drive - both of the above availa-ble as a Coupé and Cabriolet - and the 911 Targa 4 GTS with all-wheel drive. A newly developed turbocharger for 3.0-litre six-cylinder flat engine increases power to 331 kW (450 PS). The engine delivers 22 kW (30 hp) more than the 911 Carrera S and 15 kW (20 hp) more than the corresponding GTS prior model with a naturally aspirated engine. All variants are available with a manual seven-gear transmission or optional Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).

More power for more performance

The maximum torque of 550 Nm provides even better acceleration and elasticity figures. The torque is available between 2150 and 5000 rpm. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is included as standard on all GTS models. The GTS Coupés feature the PASM sports chassis, which lowers the body by ten millimetres. The fastest sprinter in the family is the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupé: With Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) and the Sport Chrono Package as standard, it races from zero to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. All GTS models feature a top speed in excess of 300 km/h. The frontrunner at 312 km/h is the Coupé with manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.

Despite the increase in performance, the GTS remains efficient - the 911 Carrera GTS with PDK, for example, consumes only 8.3 l/100 km according to the NEDC. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 188 g/km.

https://www.netcarshow.com/porsche/2018-911_gts/

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Porsche 911 GTS line-up gets more models and new engine

On sale in March, the five new 911 models replace the 3.8-litre flat-six with a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-pot

The Porsche 911 GTS line-up has been facelifted, with all models boasting a claimed stop speed over 186mph.

Unveiled at Detroit motor show and set for UK sale in March, the five new 911 models – Carrera GTS, Carrera Cabriolet GTS, Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4 Cabriolet GTS and Targa 4 GTS – all run a powered-up version of the German car maker’s turbocharged 3.0-litre horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine.

With 444bhp, the forced induction engine delivers 30bhp more than in the facelifted 911 Carrera S and 20bhp more than the naturally aspirated 3.8-litre flat-six cylinder unit used in earlier 911 GTS models.

The new engine also pumps out 405lb ft of torque at 2150rpm, giving the 2017-model-year 911 GTS models an added 81lb ft some 3600rpm earlier in the rev range than with the engine used by their predecessors.

As before, buyers will be able to choose between as standard seven-speed manual or optional seven-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox. While the Carrera GTS and Carrera cabriolet GTS retain rear-wheel drive, the Carrera 4 GTS, Carrera 4 cabriolet GTS and Targa 4 GTS all receive standard four-wheel drive.

The performance leader is the four-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4 GTS, which boasts a claimed 0-60mph time of 3.6 seconds, with the lighter rear-drive 911 Carrera GTS claiming the highest top-speed at 194mph.

As well as taking top speed honours, the dual clutch PDK equipped version of the 911 Carrera GTS also boasts the lowest consumption and emissions of the new line-up, with a claimed 34.0mpg on the NEDC cycle, giving it a CO2 rating of 188g/km.

Setting the facelifted 911 GTS models apart from other facelifted 911 models is a unique front bumper and modified rear spoiler. The four-wheel drive Carrera 4 and Targa 4 versions also receive a characteristic light trim strip between the tail lights, while the rear-drive versions use a black trim strip.

There are also darkened tail lamp lenses, a blackened air intake grill with the engine lid, centrally-mounted tailpipes also in black and GTS logos within the lower part of the doors.

Inside, the seats receive GTS logos on the headrests and the steering wheel rim, armrests and centre console are all trimmed in Alcantara, while brushed black aluminium trim strips have been fitted to the instrument cluster.

All of the GTS models receive the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system, which sees them ride 10mm lower than the standard 911 models. Also included as standard are 20-inch centre lock alloy wheels finished in silk-gloss black.

They also all flaunt the four-wheel drive 911 Carrera 4’s aluminium body shell, giving them a common width of 1852mm and wider track measurements than standard rear-wheel drive 911 models, while it also gets the Sport Chrono Package as standard equipment.

Prices start from £94,316 for the 911 Carrera GTS and peak at £108,144 for both the Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet and Targa 4 GTS, respectively.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-911-gts-line-gets-more-models-and-new-engine
 
Porsche expands 911 range with new GTS models

The GTS badge is one to which Porsche fans are well accustomed. And now it will also be applied to the recently facelifted 911.

Five GTS variants will eventually be available (including coupe, cabriolet and targa body styles), all featuring more power and some visual enhancements.

The newly developed turbocharged 3,0-litre flat-six boxer engine in the GTS derivatives will deliver 331 kW and 550 N.m of torque. This translates to a 15 kW increase in power over the previous GTS model, which made use of a naturally aspirated engine.

The engine comes standard with a seven-speed manual gearbox or the optional PDK transmission.

The end result of this is a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 3,6 seconds for the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe (with the PDK and Sport Chrono package fitted). All models will be able to soar above the 300 km/h mark, with the rear-wheel-drive manual coupe topping the list at 312 km/h.

To keep the GTS planted around corners, it has been fitted with a sport chassis, lowing its ride height by 10 mm. Together with this, an active suspension management system is fitted as standard.

Visual additions include a redesigned front apron and spoiler, a raised rear spoiler and various black gloss detailing around the exterior. Passengers will be greeted by a set of electrically adjustable Alcantara sport seats with plenty of black aluminium trim.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/porsche-expands-911-range-with-new-gts-models/
 
Any Porsche fans/drivers have thoughts on the move away from larger, naturally-aspirated engines to smaller, turbocharged units?
 
Kevin Lancaster said:
Any Porsche fans/drivers have thoughts on the move away from larger, naturally-aspirated engines to smaller, turbocharged units?
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All the authoritative reviews on YT & the like have claimed the downsizing & addition of a turbo has caused it to lose/loose some character.

Having said it's the way the industry has been going for some time.

All reviews indicate the 718 range (Boxster & Cayman) are incredibly competent & best in their respective classes.
 
FiestaST said:
All the authoritative reviews on YT & the like have claimed the downsizing & addition of a turbo has caused it to lose/loose some character.

Having said it's the way the industry has been going for some time.

All reviews indicate the 718 range (Boxster & Cayman) are incredibly competent & best in their respective classes.
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I've never driven a Porsche, but have read the same - the NA engine in the back revving high was something special.

At altitude, Joburg and the like, I'm sure owners won't complain, but when you're living at the coast, you must surely be missing out on that initial power the bigger NA engines delivered?
 
sound of a NA is way better than the sound of a turbo engine

bigger engines also made better noises so smaller enginers with turbos sound like schit for me
 
We have local pricing for the Porsche 911 GTS range

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS will be priced from R1 820 000.

Earlier this week, Porsche expanded the 911 range with a collection of new GTS models. And now the company has released local pricing for these new derivatives.

The five-model range will start at R1 695 000 for the 911 Carrera GTS and run through to R1 966 000 for the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabrio or 911 Targa 4 GTS. The 911 Carrera 4 GTS (R1 820 000) and 911 Carrera GTS Cabrio (R1 842 000) slot in between the two extremes.

Porsche says a newly developed turbocharger for the 3,0-litre flat-six bumps power to 331 kW, delivering 15 kW more than the naturally aspirated engine of its forebear and 22 kW more than the 911 Carrera S. All GTS models feature a top speed in excess of 300 km/h.

Porsche Active Suspension Management will be included as standard on all GTS models, while the coupés will feature the PASM sports chassis, which lowers the vehicle’s body by 10 mm.

Pricing:
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: R1 695 000
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS: R1 820 000
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabrio: R1 842 000
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabrio: R1 966 000
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS: R1 966 000

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/we-have-local-pricing-for-the-porsche-911-gts-range/
 
2019 Porsche 911 will use only turbo six-cylinder engines and get hybrid

The eighth-generation 911 will mark the end of naturally aspirated engines and the introduction of a petrol-electric version

The next Porsche 911 will exclusively use turbocharged six-cylinder engines when it arrives in 2019, including the GT3, marking the end of naturally aspirated units for the line-up.

The GT3 will deliver more than 500bhp, while the standard models are set to get an extra 10-15bhp over today’s Carrera and Carrera S when they arrive in 2019.

The current Carrera and Carrera S deliver 364bhp and 414bhp respectively, so the 992-generation 911 will produce from around 375bhp to 429bhp.

A hybrid 911 will also be introduced to the range in 2020. It will run the flat six with an electric motor providing limited all-electric and performance-boosting functions.

Spotted testing for the first time in the Arctic Circle, the 992 remains the same length as today’s 991 model, but the width of the car is set to increase slightly due to wider tracks. There’s also only a minor growth in wheelbase; Porsche grew the wheelbase dramatically for the current generation to create more interior space for rear seat passengers.

The 992 will be based on what is billed as a new modular sports car platform, although in reality it is similar to the current 991 platform. With a modified rear end, it will be used under the next-generation versions of the entry-level Boxster and Cayman models and could also influence the design and engineering of future Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracán models.

The eighth-generation 911 will have vastly improved active aerodynamics with a full-width rear wing. An active front spoiler is also a possibility, although this can’t be seen in these images.

While the current facelifted 911 range has benefited from a number of weight savings, the 992 will receive even more, thanks to a greater proportion of high-strength steel and aluminium. However, carbonfibre will not be used in the structure of the standard models and will instead be reserved for high-end models such as the GT2 and GT3.

Four-wheel-drive versions will also become more efficient due to new electronic control software.

Meanwhile, the interior is expected to closely reflect that found in the second-generation Panamera.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...nly-turbo-six-cylinder-engines-and-get-hybrid
 
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