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Want a Porsche that's halfway between a normal 911 and a GT3? Don't we all! Well, it's not going to be a problem once the 911 GTS comes out in two different flavors: hardtop and convertible.
Porsche is taking the development of both these cars very seriously and has descended in force onto the Nurburgring track in with some pretty funky looking prototypes.
The Stuttgart prancing horse will updated the whole 991 family of sportscars, from the most basic Carrera to the mighty Turbo S. But since most of the models are already familiar to us, the GTS will have the hard job of making the "NEW" tag stick to the model range.
Like the previous 997 generation of GTS, the delivery is likely to take place though a standard all-wheel drive system that ensures more traction for better acceleration.
The bodywork of the 911 GTS is going to be an entirely different thing to current models. Already, a new type of twin center exhaust is fitted to both coupe and convertible prototypes. It's unlike anything in the current range, with pipes that are moved closer together, just like the GT3's. Both front and rear fenders could be even wider than a Carrera 4S's, with fresh light alloys finished in black and tucked well inside the arches. Engine decking, front fascias and rear wings will also be specific to this model.
With Porsche sticking foam blocks and off-sized wheels on its prototypes, it's looking extremely unlikely that these GTS models will be ready by the end of the year. An official reveal thus looks likely to be scheduled for 2015.
The Stuttgart prancing horse will updated the whole 991 family of sportscars, from the most basic Carrera to the mighty Turbo S. But since most of the models are already familiar to us, the GTS will have the hard job of making the "NEW" tag stick to the model range.
More of Everything Please
In all probability, the GTS will be mechanically similar to the Carrera S, meaning power should come from a 3.8-liter flat-six engine. Output is naturally going to be between the 400 hp of the S and the 475 hp of a GT3. We believe 430 hp is the right number, a bit higher than what Porsche's current power pack can offer.Like the previous 997 generation of GTS, the delivery is likely to take place though a standard all-wheel drive system that ensures more traction for better acceleration.
A Surprise in Terms of Design
The two prototypes seen at the Nurburgring have a lot going on. Just like test mules for the next-gen Panamera, they have foam wheel arches and various other changes that make them look like bodged repair jobs. Although Porsche has already built a significantly lower body for the GT3, this doesn't get all-wheel drive like the GTS will. The tricky balance between performance and comfort could be the reason why these 911 have different wheels from front to back.The bodywork of the 911 GTS is going to be an entirely different thing to current models. Already, a new type of twin center exhaust is fitted to both coupe and convertible prototypes. It's unlike anything in the current range, with pipes that are moved closer together, just like the GT3's. Both front and rear fenders could be even wider than a Carrera 4S's, with fresh light alloys finished in black and tucked well inside the arches. Engine decking, front fascias and rear wings will also be specific to this model.
With Porsche sticking foam blocks and off-sized wheels on its prototypes, it's looking extremely unlikely that these GTS models will be ready by the end of the year. An official reveal thus looks likely to be scheduled for 2015.
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