New 2021 Porsche 911 GTS Targa spotted

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Ahead of the unveiling of the new Porsche 911 GT3 later today, our spy photographers have caught a prototype for the variant that will top out the ‘standard’ 911 range: the driver-focused 911 GTS.

Sitting beneath the top-rung GT3 and Turbo and above the Carrera 4S, the GTS will place a focus on driver engagement with a subtle power hike over the Carrera and various chassis upgrades aimed at optimising responsiveness and agility.

As with the previous, 991-generation 911 GTS, the 992 model will use the standard 911’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre flat-six but will likely have its power boosted slightly above 331kW to bring the 0-100km/h time closer to 3.0sec.

aria-label="porsche 992 gts targa 5"More significantly, it will come as standard with lowered sports suspension and Porsche’s Active Suspension Management (PASM) system.

The previous GTS was marked out from lesser 911s by its wide rear arches. But since all 992 variants are sold in ‘widebody’ form, it will be told apart by its centre-lock wheels, smoked headlights and black contrasting exterior trim, in line with the GTS versions of the Macan and Panamera.

aria-label="porsche 992 gts targa 1"Our photographers caught a Targa-topped prototype winter testing, but coupé and Cabriolet versions will be offered, too, in both rear- and four-wheel-drive forms. Buyers will also be offered a choice of seven-speed manual gearbox or eight-speed dual-clutch PDK automatic. Prices are likely to be in line with the previous-generation car.

aria-label="porsche 992 gts targa 7"Particularly of note is that the dashboard of this prototype appears to be shrouded in camouflage. It’s not yet clear whether Porsche is simply hiding GTS-specific styling cues or preparing to usher in a more widely restyled cabin as part of a facelift for the 911 range.

aria-label="porsche 992 gts targa 14"The 992-generation 911 was revealed in November 2018, so we would expect to see a mid-life update for the line-up around the end of 2021.

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