Four-wheel-drive coupe and cabriolet versions of the Porsche 911 GTS will be available this summer.
Although we thought the rear-drive GTS (drive story here) was going to be the current 911's 'last hurrah', with hindsight we could have predicted that the extra showroom appeal of the GTS package would be spread across the 911 range.
Visually, Porsche says the new Carrera 4 GTS models 'differ in points of detail' from the rear-wheel drive car launched in December. In addition to the badging on the doors and rear lid, and a reflective stripe between the tail lights, the 4x4 gets the wider rear track of the 2wd car under its (already) wider arches.
Otherwise the existing GTS spec is carried over, so you get 19 inch RS Spyder alloy wheels in black with a central wheel bolt and gloss-finished rims. There's a Sport-Design front apron with black painted spoiler lip and special side skirts, also in black. Inside, there are sports seats for driver and passenger, and black Alcantara trim on various internal components. Porsche Communication Management offering touch-screen controls for the audio system is also included.
The 911 Carrera 4 GTS will cost from £83,145 for the Coupé, and £90,024 for the Cabriolet and will be available from July - just a few short months before the next generation 911 is expected to make its debut at the Frankfurt motor show.