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Porsche called the GTS "new" when it was introduced in 2011, but
that description had been applied to many members of the soon to be
superannuated - 997 generation of the 911. Indeed, the engineering
and marketing departments had conspired to produce nearly 30
variants of the current car, embodying distinctions that range from
readily tangible to all but subliminal. With the next generation -
the 991 - on the near horizon (the official debut was at that
September's Frankfurt auto show), this permutation of the 997, the
GTS, is among the last.
What the GTS is, specifically, is a rear-drive 911 Carrera S with
the wider rear track and muscular haunches of the all-wheel-drive
Carrera 4; center-lock RS Spyder wheels; a GT3-style interior
treatment with Alcantara upholstery; specific fascia treatments;
and an extra helping of horsepower.
The output of the GTS version of the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter
flat-six propelled the GTS with 408 horsepower, and a 200-rpm drop
in peak torque availability, imparting a slightly more agreeable
curve to the torque band than the Carrera S.
But allied with Porsche's optional Doppel-Kupplung automatic
transaxle-better known as PDK-and amplified by the launch control
baked into the Sport Chrono package, the flat-six squashes the
driver into the Alcantara upholstery in a most gratifying manner,
stretching the corners of his mouth upward as the GTS rips to 60
mph in 4.3 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 12.8 at 110
mph.
That's nibbling at the edge of supercar territory, and the car's
dynamics are commensurate with its propensity for speed, with
surgically precise steering, vivid transient response, serious grip
(0.96 g), and a little less propensity for lift-throttle oversteer,
a 911 handling trait further helped here by Porsche Active
Suspension Management (PASM), a standard feature. The brakes,
always a Porsche strong suit, are excellent and fade-free, turning
in a 158-foot stop from 70 mph.
Measured against other members of the 911 family at the time, it
slots in just below the GT3, a car that many regard as the ultimate
representative of the 997 series. The GTS isn't quite as potent,
but it's not quite as extreme, either, nor was it as expensive.
This particular, stunning car is finished in Black with a Charcoal
Alcantara interior and has 73,067 miles on the odometer. The car
has been very well maintained and comes with a three ring binder
full of service receipts, a clean Carfax and a clear Massachusetts
title.
This is a car for a competent driver and it boasts the look of a
new car. They did not make many to start with (about 639 Coupes
produced for the US market) so there will only be less of them in
the future and many are shipping overseas. If you are a serious
collector, you cannot afford to let the opportunity to own this
pass you by. We have priced this vehicle to provide you the best
deal on a car of this caliber. If you need any assistance with
financing please let me know.
If you would like to know the reserve on the car - CALL ME - (978)
771-8375
If you would like to discuss a purchase - CALL ME - (978)
771-8375
My name is Paul please call me direct with any questions - my cell
phone is always with me at (978) 771-8375 or you can email me
anytime at
[email protected]
I promise you will enjoy your experience at Silverstone Motorcars.
We'll gladly help deliver this vehicle to your doorstep.
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