The world premiere of the Porsche Macan
The world premiere of the Porsche Macan
The world premiere of the Porsche Macan
Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the Macan crossover utility vehicle at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The new model is the automaker’s fifth model line and first entry in the compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment. Macan makes a striking impression from the very beginning: dramatic 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 first Porsche in the compact SUV segment: Macan
As the first Porsche in the compact SUV segment, the Macan will set new standards in terms of dynamic performance, on pavement and on trails. This is because the Macan features the standard handling characteristics that Porsche has instilled from the beginning. The sporty DNA of the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is immediately recognizable, with several design elements being taken from other Porsche sports cars and then enhanced for the Macan. It is therefore clear to see from first glance: the Porsche Macan is the first compact SUV that is also a sports car.
The Macan is a Porsche through and through
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 that 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 recognizable 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 euro 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 level of 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 litre V6 twin turbo engine delivering 250 kW 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 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds (or 5.2 seconds with the optional Sport Chrono package). The Macan S reaches a top track speed of 254 km/h.
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 litre V6 twin turbo engine, which is being used in a Porsche model for the very first time, achieves an unrivalled 294 kW and catapults the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. With the Sport Chrono package, it is possible to achieve such a speed in 4.6 seconds. The Macan Turbo top track speed is 266 km/h.
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.
An all-rounder for city traffic and off-road driving
The chassis of the Porsche Macan illustrates just how much effort has gone into making the vehicle impressive both on and off road. As a sports car, the Macan sets completely new benchmarks for compact SUVs on asphalt. The chassis components, tuning, weight distribution, and brakes allow the Macan to take on an exclusive position as the sports car in its class. No other vehicle in this market segment can drive on asphalt with such precision and stability, and especially not at high speeds.
Developed for the sports car within the compact SUV segment
A key consideration for the development of the body of the Porsche Macan SUV was the aim to create a vehicle that immediately stood out as a Porsche in comparison to other compact SUVs, i.e. to create a sports car for this market segment.