Meet the New Porsche Boxster and Cayman GTS
Stickers on a car don’t add horsepower, but the letters “GTS” do. Fifteen, to be exact.
Porsche’s Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS sports cars make 330 and 340 hp, respectively, from their 3.4-liter flat-6s. Torque is up to 273 lb-ft in the former and 280 lb-ft in the latter.
With that bump in output coupled with the dual-clutch PDK gearbox and a pressed Sport Plus button, the coupe can rip off a 0-60-mph time of 4.3 seconds. The roadster’s is only a tenth slower. With 6-speed manual transmissions, the newest Gran Turismo Sport models from the Stuttgart company can hit top speeds ranging from 174 (Boxster) to 177 mph (Cayman).
Both cars, descendants of the 1963 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS, come standard with the performance-enhancing Sport Chrono package, the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), 20-inch wheels from the 911 Carrera S and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).
Buyers who are able to fork out a minimum of $73,500 can expect to receive their Boxster GTSs this summer. Those who can swing the $75,200 starting price of the Cayman GTS should expect their cars at the same time. (Destination charges are an additional $995.)
For more details, check out the press release below.
Porsche introduces Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS modelsAtlanta. For the first time, the Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman will be offered as GTS models. As is typical for Porsche, these models feature more powerful engines and additional standard performance equipment. The new Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS models are visually defined by more than just a badge: they offer as standard equipment unique front and rear fascias, blacked out Bi-XenonTM headlights with the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), 20-inch Carrera S wheels and a sport exhaust system with black tailpipes as standard. The Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS are built specifically for maximum driving pleasure.
The 3.4-liter 6-cylinder boxer engine of the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS models delivers an additional 15 hp compared to their “S” model counterparts. This means that the Boxster GTS has 330 hp and the Cayman GTS has 340 hp. Torque has been increased by 7 lb.-ft. in each model: 273 lb.-ft. in the Boxster GTS and 280 lb.-ft. in the Cayman GTS. The Sport Chrono package is now a standard feature with either the 6-speed manual or the optional 7-speed Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission. This means with the optional PDK transmission and Sport Plus button activated, the Boxster GTS reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 4.4 seconds and 4.3 seconds in the Cayman GTS. Top track speed for the Boxster GTS is 174 mph with a manual transmission and 177 mph for a Cayman GTS equipped with a manual transmission.
The Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS feature Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard, which offers the choice of sportier or more comfortable ride settings at the press of a button. The 235/35 front and 265/35 rear tires on 20-inch Carrera S wheels provide the perfect setup for a balanced driving experience. Like other Porsche GTS models, the interior of the Boxster GTS and Cayman GTS feature an Alcantara® wrapped steering wheel, headliner, center console, and inserts on the standard Sport Seats Plus. Additional visual elements include GTS nomenclature embroidered into the headrests and printed on the tachometer face.
A specific standard of performance and uniqueness is required to wear the GTS badge. For example, the legendary 1963 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS was dominant on the racetrack and a spectacle on the street. The 1980s and 1990s saw the 924 GTS and 928 GTS refine this characteristic. In 2007 the GTS emblem was reintroduced on the Cayenne GTS and later implemented in the 911 and Panamera model lines.
The Boxster GTS is priced from $73,500 and the Cayman GTS is priced from $75,200, excluding destination charges of $995. Both models will be available for delivery this summer.
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