Porsche Unveils the 50th Anniversary Targa Models, the '911 Targa 4 GTS' and 'Cayenne Turbo S' | Porsche
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Detroit Motor Show 2015
Porsche Unveils Targa 50th Anniversary Model and Cayenne Turbo S
Porsche unveiled two new models at the Detroit show: the "911 Targa 4 GTS" and the "Cayenne Turbo S."
Text by SAKIYAMA Chikako (OPENERS)
The Targa, Once Synonymous with Open-Air Driving, Celebrates 50 Years
At the Detroit show, the "911 Targa 4 GTS," a model commemorating the Targa's 50th anniversary, and the "Cayenne Turbo S," a sports SUV, made their world premieres.
This time, the traditional Targa body style has been applied to the GTS, positioned as an intermediate model between the 911 Carrera S and the 911 GT3.
The 3.8-liter engine produces a maximum output of 430 ps, 30 ps (22 kW) more than the 911 Targa 4S. The power-to-weight ratio improves from 3.9 kg/ps in the 911 Targa 4S to 3.6 kg/ps. With the PDK transmission, the 911 Targa 4 GTS reaches a top speed of 300 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Despite the increased power, the combined fuel consumption remains at the same level of 9.2-10.0 ℓ/100km (depending on transmission).
The 911 Targa 4 GTS, with a design that returns to its origins, comes standard with the Sport Chrono package and is adorned with GTS-exclusive matte black center-lock 20-inch wheels, a SportDesign front end, and black air intakes. It emphasizes a massive style with rear wheel arches 22mm wider on each side and rear tires 10mm wider than those of the 911 Carrera.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Detroit Motor Show 2015
Porsche Unveils Targa 50th Anniversary Model and Cayenne Turbo S (2)
The Cayenne's Top Model, the Turbo S, Arrives
Meanwhile, the "Cayenne Turbo S," added to the Cayenne lineup, is the top-tier model featuring a new 4.8-liter V8 twin-turbo engine that produces a maximum output of 570 ps (419 kW), a 20 ps increase over the previous generation, and a maximum torque of 800 Nm, an increase of 50 Nm.
The Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system significantly reduces body roll during high-speed cornering. The Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), which lightly brakes the left and right rear wheels individually, enhances handling and stability, improving driving dynamics such as steering response and precision in corners.
The 0–100 km/h acceleration time is 4.1 seconds, 0.4 seconds faster than the previous generation, with a top speed of 284 km/h. It completes the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 59.74 seconds. It can be said that this sets a new benchmark for SUVs.