Out of the many 911 model variants Porsche
will roll out in the near future, the GTS is likely the one that will rack up
the most sales. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the new 911 GTS
will likely be the sweet spot of the 992 lineup, combining serious performance
with everyday usability, a luxurious interior, and reasonable pricing — for a
Porsche 911, that is.
We first saw a 992 GTS prototype last
year, but that particular car was heavily disguised so there was not much to
make of it. However, this new sighting of the all-new 911 GTS is as good as an
official unveiling because the car features no camouflage whatsoever. How do we
know it’s a 922 GTS given that the prototype lacks badging? Well, there are
several details that give away its identity. First of all, it rides on
center-locking wheels just like a 911 GT3 but, unlike said high-performance
model, it does not come with a massive rear wing or an overly aggressive body
kit.
Since Porsche only equips two models with
this type of wheel from the factory, it’s pretty obvious we’re dealing with a
GTS. Other model-specific features include the black exterior treatment for the
wheels, window trim, bumper trim, and smoked headlights. The 2020 Porsche 911
GTS also features sportier bumpers, exposing more of the radiators up front and
highlighting the sport exhausts at the back. Additionally, the GTS has its rear
license plate mounted higher compared to regular 911 Carrera models for a more
balanced look. Finally, the 911 GTS adopts clear taillights instead of the
usual red units for a more sophisticated appearance.
Since the Porsche 991.2 GTS delivered 450
PS from a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, the 992 GTS must up
its game since the 992 Carrera S now offers the same amount of power as the
previous-generation GTS. So expect around 480 PS from the new 992 GTS,
which should continue to feature a six-speed manual transmission as standard,
while a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic will be available as an option.
The all-new Porsche 911 GTS will debut
before the summer of 2020 in both Coupe and Cabriolet body styles.
