News Source: topspeed.com

The Porsche Boxster S  and its hardtop twin the Cayman S  are formidable sports cars  with a capable engine, well-engineered transmissions, and enough track presence to out maneuver a majority of its competition. However, Porsche  is pushing for more with the introduction of the souped-up GTS version of each car.

The GTS package simply brings more good stuff to the table. More power from the 3.4-liter flat-six engine, better handling thanks to revised suspension components, and a unique exterior appearance separating the GTS version from the less S models and lesser base Boxster and Cayman cars.

Diving into the details of the Boxster reveals an added 15 horsepower and 7 pound-feet of torque, bringing the total to 330 horses and 273 pound-feet. Porsche’s Sport Chrono package and Active Suspension Management (PASM) come with the package as well. Dynamic engine mounts, selectable damper stiffness, and throttle response are all modified at the push of a button. Put everything in sport mode, and a PDK-equipped Boxster will hit 62 mph in 4.7 seconds. For those who’d rather row their own gears, Porsche is offering the six-speed manual in the GTS, though its performance suffers a few tenths. Also optional are carbon ceramic brakes along with Porsche Torque Vector  ing, the latter of which utilizes the brakes and a locking differential to control how torque is applied to the ground.

Separating the GTS from the lesser Boxsters  are a number of GTS badges, including one on the headrest of the Alcantara-appointed sport seats. Like other GTS models  , Alcantara is heavily used. The steering wheel, headliner, and center console are all covered in it. Blacked-out 20-inch wheels are unique as well as they match the subdued headlight surrounds.