In model year 2008, the Cayenne series was extended to include a sporty variant – the Cayenne GTS. The Cayenne GTS series had a chassis that was specially developed for this model variant.
The Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 was launched in model year 2010. This special edition was limited to 1,000 units.
The Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 delivered 405 horsepower with their 4.8-litre V8 engines.