Porsche Cayenne GTS and 911 GT2, the most powerful 911 ever homologated for road use, is gearing up for a Middle East launch after it successful world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The 4.8-litre Porsche Cayenne GTS has been modified to deliver even more pace with perfect poise and precision, said a company official.

'With the upcoming launch here of the exhilarating new Cayenne GTS and 911 GT2, there can be no doubt about Porsche’s rightful place as a performance carmaker in both the SUV and coupé segments,' said Deesch Papke, managing director of Porsche Middle East & Africa.

'The engine delivers a massive 405 bhp at 6,500 rpm while the torque level registers 500 Nm at a low range of 3,500 rpm. A shorter axel ratio means this new Porsche is capable of scintillating performance, reaching 100 km/h from standstill in just 6.1 seconds; this is almost unheard of in an SUV.'

The design reflects the car’s attitude, with the front and rear resembling the all-out Cayenne Turbo, and the striking 14mm wheel-arch enlargements, combined with the standard 21-inch alloy rims and low-profile tyres provide plenty of visual aggression.

'Two new colours have been reserved exclusively for this new model: GTS Red and Nordic Gold Metallic. Meanwhile, newly developed 12-way sports seats and a leather-Alcantara mix emphasise the sporty interior.'

The 911 GT2 is lightning fast, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and continuing to a top speed of 329 km/h. The 3.6-litre engine with two exhaust gas turbochargers featuring variable turbine geometry (VTG) achieves its maximum output of 530 bhp at 6500 rpm, with maximum torque of 680 Nm maintained consistently between 2,200 and 4,500 rpm.

Engineers have placed much emphasis on the 911 GT2’s green credentials; with an average fuel consumption of just 12.5 litres/100 km in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), this car offers a level of fuel economy regarded as quite impossible in this performance class just a few years ago.

Commenting on the dual launch, Papke said he was convinced Porsche had the most comprehensive range of performance cars.

“The Cayenne GTS is an incredibly exciting proposition,” he said. “It is an SUV with power and stunning looks, it is a 4x4 that believes it’s a sports car. The 911 GT2, however, has to be one of the most eagerly awaited launches ever in this region. To offer the fastest, most powerful Porsche ever to leave Stuttgart is a thrilling prospect.”

K Rajaram, CEO of Porsche Centre Dubai, Al Nabooda Automobiles, said: “We know customers will embrace these two models because they both contain the highly sporting DNA that can only be found in the Porsche range. This dual launch highlights how Porsche’s broad range of cars embraces the approach to building beautiful high-performance vehicles for all tastes.”

The basic retail price for the new Cayenne GTS in Dubai (excluding value-added tax and country-specific requirements) is Dh272,500 ($74,210), while, the GT2 will cost Dh645,800.-TradeArabia News Service