The sporty GTS variant of the 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe has been making the rounds recently, spotted at the Nurburgring just last month. We now assume that an official debut is imminent, since these images that made their way on Instagram courtesy of user “actu.auto.fr” appear to be press photos.

Now that we can put the GT vs GTS debate to rest, let’s consider the type of powertrain we’re dealing with here.

Logically, the Cayenne Coupe GTS should utilize the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 unit from the Panamera GTS. This means putting down 453 HP (460 PS) and 457 lb-ft (620 Nm) of torque, with the help of an eight-speed PDK gearbox and all-wheel drive.

Watch: 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS Prototype Filmed Growling And Putting Its V8 To Good Use

It was always unlikely that the GTS moniker would flex its muscles beyond what the Turbo had on tap, although there’s still room between the Turbo and the Turbo S E-Hybrid if Porsche indeed decides to fill that space with another fast Cayenne Coupe – like the rumored GT.

According to actu.auto.fr, the Cayenne Coupe GTS will be able to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package, before maxing out at 270 km/h (168 mph). Also optional are the two centrally-mounted oval exhaust pipes, says the leaker.

As for what else this GTS version has to offer, it’s best we wait for the official press release before speculating too much. However, we can see the presence of Porsche’s Sport Design package, adding black accents (intakes, window frames, tailpipes, mirror covers etc) as well as black GTS badges. The brakes also seem bigger than those of “lesser” Cayenne Coupe models, while the ride height appears to have been reduced, which is what happened with the Panamera GTS.

Inside, there’s a lot of Alcantara being used. It’s on the steering wheel, center console grab handles, door panels, arm rest, seats and roof lining, while red contrast stitching is also present throughout.

Compared to your typical Cayenne S, Turbo or Turbo S E-Hybrid interior, the cabin of the GTS is clearly more driver-focused from a visual standpoint. It’s also more youthful, which has always been the case with Porsche’s GTS models, be it the Cayenne, Macan or the 911.

Cayenne GTS

In case you missed that image below where the Cayenne Coupe GTS is parked next to the regular Cayenne GTS, know that the latter is also being unveiled alongside its sloped-roof sibling.

The two should be identical in every way, except for the rear styling, and the exhausts (only the Coupe is said to be available with the center-mounted pipes). By the way, which look do you find more aggressive, the center pipes styling or the quad-pipes?

Finally, let’s talk pricing. The 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS will allegedly start from 114,087 euros ($130,000), while the Cayenne Coupe GTS will cost upwards of 118,490 euros ($135,000), slotting in nicely between the S and the Turbo variants.

Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS
Here’s The New 2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe GTS