Porsche is expanding its range to include a whole new class of vehicle. The Macan is the first Porsche model to break into the compact SUV segment and is poised to set new standards in the field of driving dynamics and enjoyment – on both pavement and off-road trails.
The Macan combines the typical handling characteristics Porsche has represented right from the start: highly competitive acceleration and braking figures, impressive engine power, extreme agility and optimum steering precision.
What’s more, all of these features are combined with a high level of comfort and everyday drivability. The sporty DNA of the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is immediately recognisable in the design.
This Sport Utility Vehicle is unrivalled in its flat and broad profile on the road. The wraparound hood and gently sloping roof line accentuate the overall impression of sporty elegance and powerful dynamics. Many of the design elements have been taken from other Porsche sports cars and enhanced for the Macan, making it clear at first glance that the Porsche Macan heralds the first sports car in the compact SUV segment.
The Macan is made in Germany, produced at the Leipzig plant. Porsche has invested €500 million in the plant and has established an entire production line there just for this dramatic new vehicle. The line is set up to produce around 50,000 vehicles per year – all manufactured with the utmost precision and to the highest quality. Just what you would expect from Porsche.
Two models comprise the Macan product range at market launch. The Macan S is equipped with a 3.0 liter V6 twin turbo engine delivering 340 hp and features active all- wheel drive with an electronically controlled, multi-plate clutch.
This all-wheel drive system is fitted on all Macan models. A seven-speed double-clutch transmission transfers power as required and almost without any interruption in tractive force, enabling the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds (or five seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package). The Macan S reaches a top track speed of 156 mph.
As the top model in the Macan model line, the Macan Turbo is set to be the most powerful vehicle in the compact SUV segment. The 3.6 liter V6 twin turbo engine, which is being used in a Porsche model for the very first time, achieves an unrivalled 400 hp and catapults the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. With the Sport Chrono package, it is possible to achieve such a speed in 4.4 seconds. The Macan Turbo top track speed is 164 mph.
The name Macan comes from the Indonesian word for tiger. And the Macan really does live up to its name: powerful and ready to pounce at any time, yet light-footed and tenacious on off-road terrain.
Porsche is one of the pioneers of all-wheel drive technology. The company’s first-implemented all-wheel drive in 1900 in the Lohner-Porsche racecar with its four electric wheel-hub motors. In 1947, Porsche developed the Type 360, better known as the Cisitalia Grand Prix racecar.
The car became a true driving legend, not only as a result of its supercharged 12-cylinder engine and consistent lightweight construction, but also thanks to its permanent all-wheel drive.
The design was based on the idea that drive power around curves or on roads with low frictional values can be converted into propulsion more fully and more reliably.
The latest stage of evolution of the all-wheel drive – known as Porsche Traction Management – has produced one of the world’s most powerful drive systems. In launching the Macan, Porsche now offers all-wheel-drive vehicles across an unprecedented range.
A glance at the performance specifications reveals that the Macan has been designed with agility in mind. Further unmistakable hallmarks of the vehicle include its proportions, design and staggered wheel and tire sizing front and rear. The engine, drive systems and seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) bring the vehicle’s characteristics to life in dynamic and efficient fashion both on and off road, making for a true Porsche driving experience.
The range of equipment fitted on the Macan as standard is extensive and includes allwheel drive, PDK, multi-function sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, 19-inch wheels, a high-performance audio system and an electrically operated tailgate.
The list of optional equipment offers further highlights, such as an air suspension system, which is exclusive to the Macan in its segment. The Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) system is also optional and has been specially tailored to the Macan. This system distributes varying levels of drive torque to the rear wheels and works in conjunction with an electronically controlled rear-axle differential lock.
The list of Porsche options also includes the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus), which continuously adjusts the headlight level in keeping with the traffic ahead and any oncoming traffic.