How do they compare on an '08 with PDCC on both? Can you option or mod on TT to handle as well as the GTS?
Thanks!

 

I'm going to a Cayenne GTS and Boxster RS 60 "Open House" at my local dealership tomorrow. I'll ask.

 

Spoke to my Porsche Salesman who came up the ranks through the Service Department. Mechanically, the 957 Cayenne GTS and the 957 Cayenne Turbo are the same, even with PDCC. However, the GTS does have different software that controls the suspension, throttle response, transmission shifting (Tiptronic), etc.

They (my Porsche dealership) has yet to look under the hood at the software. However, they are curious as most us and will be investigating the software differences.

 

So do you think that means that if there were significant software differences, a dealer could program a turbo like a GTS?

 

I would assume so, but it's best to check with your local Porsche dealer for sure.

 

I would think that a 3rd party software flash to the ecu's would be the answer. There should be some coming soon, if not already available.

 

Can anyone that's driven both describe the comparison as equipped from the factory?

 

I have not flashed the 08 CTT yet so I'll give you my take on the 04 CTT flash, the results should be simular. I had an exhaust/cross over and the ecu flash on the 04 and I think it added approx 80hp. The big diffference was the torque, the car just had more umpfff (g), I felt for the money around $5k at the time, it was worth the upgrade.

Comparing the modded 04 CTT at approx 530hp to the unmodded 08 at 500hp the cars are really close. I think the modded 04 had a lil more torque then the stock 08 but its sure close. The same mod to the 08 should be fun.

 

Subbieoes your '08 have PDCC? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

 

The difference will be ride comfort and handling.. the gts does not have air suspension, it's pasm/steel springs just like the 997S setup..

I've driven a CTT with pdcc and it was awesome, but I'm pretty sure the GTS will handle better but ride comfort would be affected..

I'll est drive one tomorrow to compare with the CTT

 

Yes the 08 has PDCC and it makes a nice difference in comparison to the 04 without, the car does not lean as much through cornering and is a noticable difference. Interesting factoid, I ordered the car with 18"s knowing I would put aftermarket wheels on, and the car was very smooth. After I put 22"s (Champions) and a lowering module the car changed a bit to a much sportier feel, not as silkie as the 18's.

My goal was to make what Porsche should have, a 500hp + sporty SUV, as a matter of fact I wish they would get rid of the off road stuff, the car is so heavy and just do a really fast sporty turbo SUV that we can mod to 600hp. I infact ordered the Sports Design package which really makes a difference in the 'sporty' look of the vehicle. Sorta like a GTS Turbo, if there was such a thing.

 

Subbie: That's what I have been thinking about. Just trying to decide exactly how to option it, what will be different in '09, and how long to enjoy the CTTS before I make the jump.

 

Here's a picture of the car.. see what u think...

 

I think it looks great! Is it white or silver? I couldn't tell for sure.

 

Subbie

is that the new 08 body kit? ... sport design kit?


Looks almost the same