Panamera GTS gets 500hp, 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8
19 Jul 2024 | 1482 Views | By Sahil Kukreja, Autocar India
Porsche has launched the new Panamera GTS in India at a starting price of Rs 2.34 crore. The Panamera GTS sits atop the standard Panamera that was launched in India in November last year at Rs 1.7 crore.
While the standard Panamera gets a V6, the Panamera GTS makes use of ...
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Porsche has launched the new Panamera GTS in India at a starting price of Rs 2.34 crore. The Panamera GTS sits atop the standard Panamera that was launched in India in November last year at Rs 1.7 crore.
While the standard Panamera gets a V6, the Panamera GTS makes use of a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 that puts out 500hp – 20hp more than the previous Panamera GTS. The car can sprint from 0-100kph in 3.8 seconds before hitting the top speed of 302kph. The PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) has been tuned to support the GTS’ sporty intentions. It is lowered by 10mm as compared to the standard Panamera, and it also gets reinforced anti-roll bars for a lower basic spring rate ensuring greater body stability.
Styling changes over the regular Panamera include black GTS logos on the sides and rear, a unique front section, dark-tinted HD matrix LED headlamps and tail lamps, as well as red brake callipers. The standard Sport package brings in satin matte-black body trim elements on the side skirts, insets in the front area, side window trim, and the rear bumper. The tailpipes are finished in a contrasting Dark Bronze shade. The Panamera GTS is fitted with 21-inch Turbo S centre-lock wheels in Anthracite Grey.
On the inside, it gets Porsche’s Race-Tex suede-like material for the roof lining, armrests, door panels and centre panels of the seats. Porsche is also offering two GTS-exclusive interior packages in Carmine Red or Slate Grey Neo, along with a Carbon matt interior package.
Porsche says that deliveries for the Panamera GTS in its home country will begin in a few months. Deliveries in India could commence by the end of this year or maybe even in 2025. The GTS will be the most powerful Panamera model in the country as the Turbo models won’t make it here since they’re all hybrids.