2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS - Now with All-Wheel-Drive

New Flagship Carrera ideal for all-weather performance

ATLANTA - May 12, 2011 - Building on the well-received 911 Carrera GTS with its extra power, visual panache and extensive extras for an attractive price, Porsche today announced the 911 Carrera 4 GTS. As an all-wheel-drive model, and when equipped with the proper tires, the Carrera 4 has proven more than competent for all seasons and all road conditions. The Carrera 4 GTS wraps an aggressive wide body around a long list of performance, comfort and cosmetic enhancements.

A GTS exclusive power upgrade of 23 hp over the 911 Carrera 4S on which it is based enables the 3.8-liter 911 Carrera 4 GTS - available as a coupe and cabriolet - to accelerate from zero to 60 mph 0.1 second faster; a Carrera 4 GTS coupe equipped with the optional seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) and the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus makes the sprint in just 4.0 seconds. Top-track speed is also increased to 187 mph (186 mph w/PDK).

The 911 Carrera 4 GTS features an electronically-controlled Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system that delivers impressive traction and powerful acceleration in any driving situation. The electromagnetically-controlled multi-plate clutch reacts within fractions of a second and ensures optimum distribution of power between the front and rear axles. A standard mechanical limited-slip differential further improves traction and driving stability around turns and on varying road surfaces.

The 3.8-liter flat-six delivers its 408 hp thanks to a number of internal changes, including a special resonance intake manifold with six vacuum-controlled tuning flaps. Maximum torque is available at 4,200 rpm; 200 rpm earlier compared with the Carrera 4S. The extra power is enhanced by a standard sports exhaust system with four black tailpipes finished with polished, nano-coated inner shells.

Like every all-wheel-drive 911 model, the Carrera 4 GTS features a body with 44-mm wider wheel arches at the rear. It is also distinguishable by its SportDesign front apron, black side skirts from the 911 GT2 and a black panel between the rear tailpipes. Center-locking 19-inch RS Spyder design wheels, painted in high-gloss black with polished lips are a final visual flourish.

Inside, black is the dominant color, with the standard interior featuring Alcantara® on the center sections of the standard sport seats with their larger side bolsters. Black Alcantara® is also used wherever the driver comes into direct contact with the vehicle - like on the rim of the three-spoke SportDesign steering wheel and on the gear and handbrake levers.

The extra all-weather performance, visual muscle and standard equipment of the 911 Carrera 4 GTS comes at an attractive price. On sale this fall, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe will be available in the ÚS at a base MSRP price of $110,200 while the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet will be priced at $120,100.

Source - Porsche

In 2011 Brumos Porsche commissioned the Porsche factory to build a limited edition of the 911 GTS to commemorate Hurley Haywood's five victories in the 24 Hours of Daytona. the model was christened the 'B59' for the various Brumos' 59 cars that Hurley drove to victory. This particular car is number 2/5 and commemorates Hurley's 1975 victory. The other four cars are located in Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Sante Fe and Columbus, Ohio.

Special features of the car include:
- Limited slip differential and lock
- Sports chrono package
- Sports suspension
- Dynamic cornering headlights
- Alcantera interior with customized blue and red stitching
- Adaptive leather sports seats
- Seat belts in red
- Center console and seat backs painted to match the exterior color
- 19-inch Carrera Sports Wheels in black
- Six speed manual transmission with sports shifter
- Hurley Haywood engraved signature on door guards
- Limited edition plaque on both door interiors
- customized exterior trim and logos
- Black side mirrors
- Customized presentation book documenting the building of the car
- Hurley's autograph on the underside of the boot lid
- 3.8 liter flat-6 engine generating 408 horsepower
- 0-60 MPH in 4 seconds
- Top speed of 190 MPH

High bid of $170,000 at 2016 Mecum : Monterey. (did not sell)
Just five examples of the special Porsche 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition were built. These were built to commemorate longtime Brumos Racing president Hurley Haywood's spectacular racing career, in particular his record fifth and final Daytona 24 Hours win in 1991. In his first race together with Brumos Racing in 1969, Hayword beat a field of Corvettes in his Brumos-prepared 911S. After serving in Vietnam, Haywood returned to win the 1971 and 1972 IMSA GT championships. Driving Porsches almost exclusively through to the mid-1990s, Haywood would have a spectacular career and become one of the most decorated endurance drivers in the history of motorsports. The list of accomplishments included three wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, two in the Sebring 12 Hours and a record-tying five in the 24 Hours of Daytona.

This particular GTS B59 Edition is number five of the five built. The unique package of special features highlighted by its Brumos Racing livery combining Carrera white with blue and red striping. Black racing mirrors and 19-inch Sport Classic Fuchs-style wheels complete the car's exterior treatment. Inside, there is black full-leather interior that is trimmed with Alcantara and blue and red dual-stripe stitching accents on the steering wheel rim, shifter boot and brake handle. Carrera white paint is also used on the console and the backs of the special heated memory Adaptive Sport Seats, the latter also incorporating Guards Red seat belts.

It has the Sports Chrono Package Plus, a Bose sound system, navigation, XM satellite radio receiver and special stainless-steel door entry guards engraved with Haywood's signature. Power is from a 3.8-liter flat-6 engine offering just over 400 horsepower and backed by a 6-speed manual transmissions. There is a Sports Suspension which includes PASM and limited-slip rear differential along with Porsche Carbon Ceramic brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016