Exalting performance parameters tied in with acute 911 GT-esque dynamism whilst encapsulated by assertive athleticism and acoustically defined by an adrenaline expelling exhaust note, uniformly unite to shape the spirit and personality of the expressively exhilarant GTS. With the top lowered, the GTS’ contagious charisma becomes even more obvious as the raw yet sensuous sound of 408 horses escapes into the atmosphere and unobstructedly swims through the canals of your ears, and “somehow” manages to convince your brain in motioning your right foot to apply more pressure to the gas pedal and you do it, willingly, without hesitation, while the smile that’s cultivated from this phenomenon ventures far beyond its native position.
Featured equipment/factory-ordered options (original MSRP of $130,885): Heated Seats (Front); 19-inch Center Lock RS Spyder Wheels; Manual transmission; Ventilated Seats (Front); Bi-Xenon(TM) headlights incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS); Sport Chrono Package Plus; Navigation Module; Bose(R) Surround Sound System; SiriusXM Satellite Radio Tuner; Deletion of Alcantara package; Meteor Grey Metallic; Black Seats in Leather; 12-Way Power Seats; Preparation for Door-Sill Guards, Illuminated; Door Entry Guards in Stainless Steel, Illuminated; Clear Taillights; Fuel Tank Cap in Aluminum Look.
A Few Notable Characteristics (and Numbers) Regarding The 997 GTS: Made available for the 2011 and 2012 model years, it’s reported that 6,747 examples are said to have been produced, while the 2012 model year designated GTS was the only model year to have received the all-wheel-drive variant with approximately 1,321 of those units having been designated as Carrera 4 GTS coupes. The GTS is the last of the high horse-powered, naturally-aspirated, right-sized, and classic-svelte-911-shaped 911 Carreras. Positioned in-between the GT3 and the S models, the GTS variant is the absolute pinnacle in the 911 Carrera range! Its standard features include (but are not limited to) a wider rear track; Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM); a variable resonance intake system (mid-rev range torque adder); Integrated dry-sump lubrication; and a Sports exhaust system.
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