2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS news, pictures, and information

New Carrera builds on time-honored GTS name, provides increased performance and efficiency

Detailed attention was paid to the intake and exhaust functions in the 3.8-liter flat-six engine that now delivers 408 hp: A special resonance intake manifold featuring six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps switch between power and torque-optimized geometry compared to the Carrera S power unit wîth only one tuning flap. This allows for increased torque in the mid-rev range. Maximum torque of 310 lb. ft. (420 Nm) is unchanged, but is available at 4,200 rpm; 200 rpm earlier when compared wîth the Carrera S. Additionally, a sport exhaust system wîth two dual-tipped tailpipes wîth their outer shells painted black wîth polished inner tubes comes standard.

The Carrera GTS comes standard wîth a six-speed manual transmission wîth the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available. In comparison wîth the Carrera S, top track speed for manual transmission Coupe rises by two mph to 190 (306 km/h). Acceleration from zero to 60 is 4.0 seconds for the GTS Coupe wîth PDK and Sport Chrono Package Plus. And the new Carrera GTS will offer fuel economy of up to 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway.

In the Ú.S., the 911 Carrera GTS Coupe and Cabriolet will be available beginning in early 2011 and MSRP will be $103,100 and $112,900 respectively.

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