Walking into a Porsche dealership with the intention of buying a 911 Carrera was already a tricky prospect given the seemingly endless list of variants to choose from. Now, you can add two more, starting with the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe.

What Porsche has essentially done is combine the powerful 408 horsepower 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine from the GTS rear-wheel drive models and add in front-wheel drive as well, for a new all-wheel drive experience in the 911 lineup.
As far as the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe is concerned, the end result is a zero-to-62 mile per hour sprint capability in 4.6 seconds when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, or just 4.4 seconds if one opts for the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) seven-speed automatic transmission. Despite swapping out the engine for a more powerful unit than the 4S model, Porsche says fuel economy stays the same, which the automaker attributes to Porsche Intelligent Performance technology.
Porsche says that the 4 GTS is built with hardcore performance in mind. As a result, standard features include a crucial limited-slip differential with is incorporated into the overall performance of the all-wheel drive system.
In terms of cosmetic differences between other 911 models, the new Carrera 4 GTS Coupe comes with the expected unique badging on the doors and rear lid, as well as an additional reflective stripe between the taillights. Of course, the 4 GTS uses the same wide body found on other AWD models. Cosmetic variances continue with 19-inch black RS Spyder wheels with central locking and gloss-lathed rim flanges, wrapped in 305/30ZR19 tires out back.
Towards the front, one will notice the Porsche Sport-Design front apron with a black painted spoiler lip and matching black special side skirts. As all GTS owners have come to expect, the interior is covered in swaths of black Alcantara covering the center panels, steering wheel, gearshift, handbrake, door handles and door storage box lid.
U.S. pricing is not yet available, but German pricing starts at 111,956 Euros including VAT. The Coupe model goes on sale this July in Germany.


http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-...gts-coupe.html


---------------------



Got the press release from Porsche today.

I don't know what to feel to be honest...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfy8Smv3aQE

love the video for it

 

Meh
I'd prefer the 2wd version

 

Me also...but its about choices and the GTS is a good choice value wise.

Far better to me than the black edition which is limited to the base car and engine.

 

At some point we will stop being surprised when Porsche introduces another model. Wait, we are there.......

Up next week: The 911 Grand Sport Black Series GTS RS Special Limited Final Final Edition.....

 

I thi th whole issue of different models is just semantics. Call it the same model with an option to get awd.
Black edition is a trim package on the same model.
Having options and trim package choices doesn't seem like a bad thing to me, and if they want to call them different models, that's fine with me, too.
Widebody used to be an option in the old days.

Anyway, the only reason I'd buy a 4 these days is for the widebody, but you get that with the 2wd GTS, so GTS4 is a yawner for me

 

I can't wait for the Turbo GTS :P

 

I wake up and there's another GTS to choose from...but I'd still pick my 2WD model over the 4. The only main difference I see (other than AWD) is the Mechanical Locking Differential is standard. Everything else is exactly the same.

And pricing was announced: $110,200 for the Coupe, $120,100 for the Cabrio.

I like the reflector strip across the rear though, but not going to pay $950 for the part and then another $500 or so to have it painted and another Model Logo.

 

+1 me too

 

And everyone of you who said “I’d rather have the 2WD version” lives somewhere warm. This is a nice option between the 4S and Turbo for those that may see snow or lots of rain and want the additional traction.

I agree that a lot of the 911 versions are just trim packages or options on a lot of other cars.

 

Good point...I tend to forget about those DD P-Cars in the north where this makes a lot of sense.

 

All these new models are really just special option packages that allow a buyer to get the 997 optioned well for cheaper. I see all these as "997 going away sales".

The 2WD version was at least unique given that you cannot option WB.... I guess Center Lock is unique but I personally would not spec it.

Its awesome that Porsche is doing this. The Black Edition gives you a very well optioned black C2 at a big discount.

Jason

 

yeah, leave us 4WD people alone Where I live it makes a world of difference. However, my friends always cringe when they found out I drive my Porsche all year round, especially through snow

John

 

The fact that the 911 comes in AWD and has "rear seats" allows it to be an option for my next car purchase. If I get one it will see 16k+ miles a year rain, snow or shine.

 

might as well buy the turbo.. jeez.. the 2wd was cool because wide body without awd.