The turbocharged three-litre, flat-six engine in the new 911 GTS delivers 353 kW (480 PS) – 22 kW (30 PS) more than its predecessor or the current 911 Carrera S. The maximum torque is now 570 Nm, an increase of 20 Nm. The 0–100 km/h sprint takes just 3.3 seconds in the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupé, when equipped with the eight-speed Porsche dual clutch transmission (PDK), making it three tenths faster than its predecessor. The bottom line is that the new 911 GTS generation is more powerful and dynamic to drive than ever before.
Performance-oriented high-tech engine
As in related models, the latest generation of the flat-six engine is in the rear of the 911 GTS. The most important features of this high-tech engine, which has been designed for performance, responsiveness and efficiency, include:
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Two symmetrically designed turbochargers. The compressor and turbine wheels are arranged as mirror images of the engine and therefore rotate in opposite directions.
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Electrically controlled wastegate valves. Adjustment with stepper motors allows the boost pressure to be regulated particularly quickly and precisely. The maximum boost pressure in the 911 GTS is approximately 1.3 bar.
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Two intercoolers, located above the engine under the rear lid grille.
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Piezo injector valves. Thanks to the extremely fast opening and closing processes, the injection volume can be divided into up to five injections per working cycle. The high system pressure level of up to 200 bar distributes the fuel in particularly fine droplets in the combustion chamber.
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VarioCam Plusvariable valve control. In partial-load operation, the two adjacent valves of a cylinder open with different strokes. This asymmetrical valve lift has advantages in terms of mixture preparation, thereby reducing consumption and emissions. When full stroke is selected for higher engine performance, both inlet valves of the cylinder open with parallel strokes.
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Compression ratio of 10.2:1. This is a high ratio for a turbocharged engine and results in a noticeable increase in power while maintaining very good engine response.
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Reinforced dual mass flywheel (DMF), adapted to the higher torque of the 911 GTS engine.
Crisp gear changes with shorter gear lever
The eight-speed Porsche dual clutch transmission (PDK) has been further developed for the current 911 generation. It has more harmonious transmission ratios compared to the previous PDK. To increase efficiency, an oil pump regulates the oil pressure required for the gearshift and clutch operations in line with demand. In combination with advanced low-friction oils, this reduces power losses in the transmission.
A seven-speed manual gearbox, with a particularly short shift action, is available for all 911 GTS models as an alternative to the PDK. The gear lever is 10 mm shorter than in other 911 models, making it particularly easy to grip and enhancing the driving pleasure of manual gear changes.
Emotive sound experience
Thanks to GTS-specific parameters, the standard sports exhaust system, together with the omission of part of the interior noise insulation, ensures an even more emotive sound experience. The dual-flow exhaust system features map-controlled and fully variable exhaust flaps. The control system enables both optimum power delivery and an emotive sound. The flaps are operated electrically by stepper motors, which enable intermediate positions to be set.
Sport Chrono package with Sport Response button
The 911 GTS is equipped with the Sport Chrono package as standard, further enhancing driving performance and enjoyment. The Sport Response button is located in the centre of the mode switch on the GT sports steering wheel. It enables the driver to switch the engine and transmission response to maximum performance for 20 seconds. The driving modes can be changed via the mode switch, with the selected mode being displayed on the instrument cluster.
Further components of the Sport Chrono package include dynamic engine mounts, a separately switchable PSM Sport mode in the Porsche Stability Management, as well as a stopwatch and the Porsche Track Precision App.
The intermediate throttle function in the manual transmission, which is assigned to Sport mode by default, can now be switched off when required.
