New Porsche 911 GTS review | Could it be better than a turbo? How about a GT3? | Autocar
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Published 2021-09-22
You can have a GTS as a coupe, cabriolet or with Targa body style. It can be had in two or four wheel drive and with either a seven-speed manual or an eight-speed PDK automatic gearbox.
The new GTS has more power than a regular Carrera S, with its 3.0-litre flat six turbocharged engine making 473bhp, up by 30bhp over a Carrera S.
But it's in the suspension department where the GTS gets the most attention. Its ride height is dropped by 10mm over a Carrera S and it has Turbo-style wheels, brakes and suspension.
Exterior identifying features are largely limited to black badges and wheels and 'dark chrome' styling elements. Inside there's lots of suede-like upholstery and new decor, but also the option of a Lightweight package that cuts 25kg from the GTS's kerbweight.
This all sounds quite compelling. So join Autocar's Road Test Editor Matt Saunders as he tests a Cabriolet on the road and a Coupe on track.
Technical Specs
Porsche 911 GTS Coupe PDK
Price: £108,920
Engine: 6cyls, 2981cc horizontally opposed twin-turbo
Powre 473bhp at 6500rpm
Torque 420lb ft at 2300-500rpm
0-62mph 3.4sec
Top speed 193mph
Kerbweight 1545kg (coupe without Lightweight pack
Fuel economy 24.8-26.4mpg
CO2 244-258g/km
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All Comments (21)
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I've just taken delivery of my 992 GTS and find it hard to imagine anything appreciably better...it's such a sorted brilliant machine !!
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Anyone notice that it appears that he is driving a Guards Red GTS on his in car camera, yet the external pics, we get the yellow.
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Younger me would be all about 911 Turbos and GT3's but older me has learned to love the smooth lines of the Carrera models. GTS would be perfect for me for back road drives
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GTS targa, with manual...that would be nice.
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As a nerd who loves to get into technical details, I enjoyed this review a lot! Thanks Autocar and Matt for still continuing to cater to the niche group of people who enjoy serious videos and don't always want to see shouting and explosions in car reviews.
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“Suspiciously fashionable” - perfect
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My Lottery Winning car was going to be a Turbo S; this has just changed my mind.Thanks Matt for a no nonsense video.
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A GTS with a manual over a 911 Turbo ?? …. Any day of the week!
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Excellent review, Matt. I’d have liked to have seen them fit the 992 GT3 double wishbone front suspension, but I guess they have to keep a few things exclusive.
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Great review! Thanks a lot. I have ordered mine without the light weight package and without the leather options.
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What option do you have to select to get a Red GTS when you are inside it driving up a mountain and a yellow one when viewed from outside?
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Interesting comment about the Turbo S being less comfortable. I had a 991.2 GTS then last year swapped it for a 991.2 Turbo S. The turbo is more comfortable, seats have more padding (I had numb bum after 3hrs in my GTS), and suspension is softer in normal modes. The Turbo S is more of a GT but a complete animal when ‘on it’. The GTS was the best all rounder (I’ve had 997.2 GT3 too). I have briefly driven a 992 Turbo S and it felt sharper, less grand tourer and more like a GTS with a sprinkle of GT3 so I guess the 992 gen cars have been shuffled somewhat in their setups.
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Great review on an awesome GTS! Nice GT3 drive also, curious was pasm engaged?
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This is the best that 3L TT engine has sounded.
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Brilliant review!
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Good review Matt 👍🏻
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Really needed the 4.0 to make it bit more special
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I enjoyed watching the Video Review ☺️. One of my favourite Porsche Models
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Is there actually any power train differences from the Carrera S? I.e. different Turbo set up. Or is it basically a remap?
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The first review on a GTS with the right information i need, talking about weight (pdk, 4wd, ceramic breaks and cabrio)! I made my choice for the 2wd manual coupe😄 Thanks mate and greetings from Switzerland.
