Porsche unveils SUV after exiting Detroit

CHICAGO -- Porsche AG showed its 2008 Cayenne GTS SUV for the first time in North America at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday, just a couple weeks after the German automaker was a no-show in Detroit.

In unveiling the latest Cayenne model, Porsche described the GTS as the best-performing on-road SUV in the market. While the new version gives up some of the standard Cayenne's off-road capabilities, a 405-horsepower V-8 engine and lower-riding sport suspension make the SUV nearly track worthy, officials said.

But the unveiling seemed to be as much about Chicago as the Cayenne. Company officials talked about how Chicago is a strong market for the automaker. Chicago is the sports carmaker's fifth largest market, and half of its vehicles sold here are Cayennes.


Underscoring the importance of the Chicago show, Porsche officials boasted that the company's regional headquarters, a finance...

Last Update on : February 8, 2008   

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