Continuing the 'Porsche Design' theme initiated with the presentation of the Cayman S Edition 1 and the Boxster S Edition 2, the German sports carmaker is now expanding the range with the introduction of the third Porsche Design model, this time based on the Cayenne GTS. Available for order from May, production of the Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 will be limited to one thousand numbered units.
For those wondering, Porsche Design is a Porsche-owned, industrial and product design studio based in Zell am See, Austria. Our daily readers have come to be acquainted with Porsche Design through a series of non-automotive products such as watches, cell phones, bob-sleds even yachts.
Using the Cayenne GTS as a base, the folks over at Porsche Design tastefully modded the SUV model beginning with the choice of the paintwork color, Lava Grey Metallic that is combined with pin stripes along the side and the bonnet of the vehicle and a set of 21-inch SportPlus alloy wheels in black.
The exterior appearance is rounded off by bi-xenon headlights, dark privacy glazing to the rear of the B-pillar, and the 'Cayenne GTS' model designation in black with a red "S" at the rear. An extended roof spoiler with a double wing profile is also available as a no-cost option.
Moving on inside, the Cayenne Porsche Design Edition 3 features black leather upholstery throughout, with red contrasting seams on the instrument panel and doors. There's also a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel while the front headrests display an embossed Porsche logo and the centre seat sections front and rear are finished in alcantara. The same material is also found on parts of the centre console, door trims and the complete roof lining.
Other highlights include the Carbon-fiber trim and a 'Porsche Design Edition 3' model designation on the rev counter, the front door sill kick plates and on a plate in the glove compartment with the serial number of the vehicle embossed on the surface.
There are no mechanical changes with the Porsche Design Cayenne retaining the GTS' 405HP 4.8-litre V8 and six-speed Tiptronic S transmission that launch the SUV from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 6.5 seconds, and on to a top speed of 156 mph or 251 km/h.
Like the preceding Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 and Boxster S Porsche Design Edition 2, every Cayenne GTS Porsche Design 3 comes with a set of Porsche Design accessories that include a chronograph watch and a four-piece luggage set bearing the 'Porsche Design Edition 3' label.
The base price for the Cayenne GTS Porsche Design 3 in the Euro area is � 79,100, with prices in Germany including tax and national specifications set at �94,344 and in the UK / Ireland, at �64,753. Porsche has not announced any details on the availability of the model in North America or any other international markets.
