I would expect GTS to be announced in January and on sale by April. There is certainly demand for a model between the S and the Turbo, especially with the SD axed. Another factor is that kitting-out the Turbo with a decent spec easily takes you to £75K+.
I hope they give the GTS a slightly de-tuned 2.9 litre V6 (same unit as Turbo) with 390-400 bhp. This would make it the sweet spot in the range, especially if it comes in under £70K with a good spec.
GTS Release?
pmg wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:34 amProspective owners may be less worried about emissions and economy but GTS's still have to pass WLTP and the cars sold count to VW Audi groups total emissions tests. Unless new suitable engine can be developed which suits other vehicles in VW/Audi group I can see a new GTS being more suspension changes and more sporting extra standard fitments.PaulR wrote: ↑Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:07 pmThe gap between S and Turbo has increased in the refreshed line up:
S = increased from 340 PS to 354 PS
Turbo = increased from 400 PS to 440 PS
Gap between S and Turbo = increased from 60 PS to 86 PS
So plenty of gap for a refreshed GTS. The existing one was 360 PS, so at least 380 PS will be likely. Bear in mind the GTS is significantly more than a few extra horses on the existing S engine. It gets a significant increase to torque, and this increase is available much earlier. Porsche also assumes GTS customers are less bothered about emissions and economy - which is why these figures tend to be rubbish on these models.
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I think you will find that most manufacturers, including Porsche are looking to reduce the number of models that they build, not add to the list!
2023 Macan GTS
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"I think you will find that most manufacturers, including Porsche are looking to reduce the number of models that they build, not add to the list!"
If so, Audi, BMW and Mercedes are not making a very good job of it.
If so, Audi, BMW and Mercedes are not making a very good job of it.
Previously owned:
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^^^ Very true. The trend seems to be to find a niche within a niche within a niche!
Simon
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Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
That's a niche way of thinkingWing Commander wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:39 am ^^^ Very true. The trend seems to be to find a niche within a niche within a niche!
Previously owned:
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
Spoke to a dealer who said the new Macan GTS won't sound as good as the existing one. He said the same about the Turbo, although there's two reasons for that. Firstly 'downsizing' from a 3.6 to 2.9 engine, however the main reason being the new particulate filter. Gone are the pops and crackles associated with the older cars.
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Don’t work for Porsche, do you?
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
I'm intrigued. What information generates such a hunch?
Previously owned:
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
2022 Macan GTS Gentian Blue
Macan SD - Volcano Grey
Boxster S - Polar Silver
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