Porsche has launched the new Macan with increased performance, a sharper design and a new operating concept. All three available versions come with significantly more power than their predecessors.
As the sporty flagship of the successful SUV line-up, the Macan GTS sits at the top of the range. Its 2.9-litre biturbo V6 now delivers 440HP- an increase of 60HP. With the responsiveness and power delivery that characterises Porsche GTS cars, it completes the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 4.3 seconds when fitted with the Sport Chrono package and reaches a top speed of 272 km/h.
The Porsche Macan S is now also equipped with a 2.9-litre V6 biturbo engine that produces 20 kW (26 PS) more power than before, with 280 kW (380 PS). This propels the vehicle from a standstill to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and gives it a top speed of up to 259 km/h. A newly developed, turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with 195 kW (265 PS) serves as the entry point to the Macan world.
It completes the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 232 km/h. As before, all engines are coupled to the seven-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system.
The Porsche Macan GTS now sets itself apart from the other derivatives even more than before with its now-standard sports air suspension, which lowers the body by 10 millimetres. The dynamic benefits of the new GTS are above all due to the fact that its air suspension is 10 per cent more rigid on the front axle, and 15 per cent more on the rear, compared with its predecessor. The optional GTS Sport package further increases the dynamic potential of the car, with 21-inch GT design wheels with high-performance tyres, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and the Sport Chrono package.
Three more powerful drivetrains in the new Macan
The new Macan is being launched with two engines, one of which - a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 - powers the Porsche Macan GTS and Macan S. As is usual for all Porsche V engines, the turbochargers are located between the cylinder banks in a central turbo layout. The short distance that the gases travel from the combustion chambers to the turbine wheels provides the engines with agile and spontaneous response characteristics.
A newly developed inline four-cylinder engine in the Macan combines dynamics and efficiency in a particularly harmonious way. Thanks to enhancements in efficiency, friction and acoustics, it has been possible to increase both the power and refinement of the turbocharged engine while at the same time reducing internal engine emissions.
All drivetrains in the new Macan models are significantly more powerful than in their predecessors. In order to ensure that the instant power development of the engines is transmitted as directly as possible, the seven-speed Porsche PDK dual-clutch transmission (PDK) is still used to transfer drive to the axles. The proven Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system transmits the power continuously to the rear axle, and variably to the front axle when required.
The set-up of the all-wheel-drive system has been tuned for even greater agility in the most powerful model. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) optionally improves lateral dynamics in all models with a limited-slip rear differential and targeted braking interventions.
The Flagship: Macan GTS
The new GTS is the sportiest Macan that Porsche has ever built. It clearly sets itself apart from the other derivatives. The exterior of the flagship in the product line can be recognised by the standard darkened LED headlights as well as the satin-gloss 21-inch RS Spyder design wheels. The red-painted brake callipers act on the specially coated brake discs of the Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB).
While the lower front and rear aprons are painted in exterior colour, the nose panel is finished in black. As is characteristic of GTS models, the tailpipes of the sports exhaust system and the new roof spoiler in double-wing design are also black. Standard equipment also includes height adjustable sports air suspension, which lowers the body by 10 mm.
Inside, the Porsche Macan GTS is differentiated by new, specially designed round instruments, including a black rev counter with GTS lettering. The sport seats also feature the GTS logo. With the GTS Black leather package with Race-Tex elements, many surfaces have sporty contrasting seams. The door armrests are also covered with Race-Tex, as are the centre panels on all seats and the centre console armrest.
The GTS can be upgraded even further with the GTS Sport package. This includes the Sport Chrono package, 21-inch GT design wheels in satin-gloss black, high-performance tyres that are also suitable for race track use, and the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) system.
The front and rear aprons, exterior mirror housings and sills are painted black, as are the side blades with GTS lettering in Python Green - the exclusive exterior colour of the Macan GTS with Sport package. The driver and front passenger sit on 18-way adaptive sport seats. Specific design features include GTS lettering on the headrests, more extensive leather items on the seats, additional contrasting seams in Python Green, illuminated door entry guards and Python Green seat belts. The Carbon interior package also adds various carbon applications in the new Macan GTS.
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