Porsche to launch 3 new models at LA Auto Show 2014

[Porsche News]

Porsche will celebrate the world premiere of three all-new models at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show 2014 later this month. Each of the vehicles, the 911 Carrera GTS, Cayenne GTS and Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series, have already been revealed, however the LA show will mark their first major public appearance.

Possibly the most interesting of the three new models is the 911 Carrera GTS, which is meant to bridge the gap between the 911 Carrera S and the hardcore 911 GT3. Like the Carrera S, it's available in both Coupe and Cabriolet configurations with either rear or all-wheel drive. The 3.8-litre flat-six engine has received a 30 hp bump over the Carrera S to 424 hp, while the suspension has been upgraded with Porsche's PASM dampers, resulting in a 10 mm drop.

The Cayenne GTS offers potential buyers of the SUV a sporty package which is less of a performance commitment than the extreme Cayenne Turbo. Checking the 'GTS' box when ordering your Cayenne will give the twin-turbocharged 3.6-litre V6 a modest power bump of 20 hp and 36 lb-ft to 434 hp and 442 lb-ft. It will also net you Porsche's PASM suspension, a sports exhaust, larger brakes and more.

Rounding out Porsche's new offerings in LA will be the Panamera Turbo S Executive Exclusive Series. The Executive Exclusive Panamera offers more luxury than Porsche has with any other model, mainly through a new 'Rear Seat Entertainment Plus" package and 'exceptionally soft," leather seating. The model also comes with two-tone paint, 20-inch Sport Classic wheels and, of course, the company's 4.8-litre 580 horsepower twin-turbocharged V8.

 

[nick w]

The GTS represents pretty good value, but not good news if you've recently
bought a 4s with a power kit...

But, where oh where is the RS ?...at this rate the 991 facelift will be out
before the main event arrives.....the rumour mill says Geneva 2015
(March 2015) :roll:

 

[Roro]

Yes, where's the RS???

Can somebody please tell Porsche I don't care about the other models, and to just get the RS out pronto.

 

[Big Jock]

Ill bet Willy Loughran and Tom Hartley have got them for sale :wink:

 

[911UK]

the RS, ah well, funny story

let's just say Spring 2015 on that respect :coat:

 

[Snufkin]

What is interesting abut the 911 GTS is that, I understand, it is available with a manual gearbox

Wonder if that means the long awaited RS will also have it as an option......

 

[Maxie]

What is interesting abut the 911 GTS is that, I understand, it is available with a manual gearbox

Wonder if that means the long awaited RS will also have it as an option......

I doubt it...the engine internals for the GTS are exactly the same as a Carrera S with PowerKit. The GT3's internals are almost completely different sharing only the block. The RS will be developed from the GT3 of course however (unconfirmed) rumours abound that a forthcoming RS will have a sequential shift. Note, this is not the same as the 7 speeder that comes standard on all 991 Carreras.

~ Maxie