Porsche peps up Cayenne

The Cayenne GTS sits between the Cayenne S and the Cayenne Turbo in the range, with an uprated 4.8-litre V8 engine producing 420 hp.

Power is taken to all four wheels via the eight-speed Tiptronic S with integrated auto start/stop function.

Both the engine and gearbox have each been tuned to give sharper responses, and the Cayenne GTS can sprint from a standing start to 62mph in 5.7 seconds, reaching 100mph in 13.3 seconds.

The top speed is 162mph yet the combined fuel consumption is a respectable 26.4mpg. The chassis settings have been modified, with the suspension stiffened and lowered by 24mm relative to the Cayenne S.

Marking out the Cayenne GTS is front-end styling inspired by the Cayenne Turbo, window surrounds and trims in a high-gloss black finish, prominent side skirts and wider wheel arches.