Porsche has now detailed the more powerful Macan S, which is powered by a new
turbocharged V6 engine. This 3.0-liter V6 unit is the same engine used in the Cayenne and
Panamera models, featuring a single twin-scroll turbocharger within the vee of
the engine for better, more immediate responses.
The power output is rated at 349 hp and 480 Nm of torque, meaning the facelifted Macan S offers 14 hp and and
15 lb-ft of torque more than the outgoing model. Zero to 100 km/h is
dealt in 5.1 seconds, when the SUV is fitted with the optional Sports Chrono
Package, while top speed is set at 251 km/h.
Porsche has also updated the chassis of its
best-selling SUV in order to make it even better to drive; the front suspension
spring forks are now made out of aluminum instead of steel for a more precise
steering and better ride comfort. The anti-roll bars are also re-tuned for more
neutral handling, while the optional air suspension gets optimized rolling
pistons and new damper hydraulics.
The German car maker also claims that the brakes now
offer a much better pedal feel, thanks to the lighter pedal, which also has a
shortened lever arm for the brake master cylinder. The front brake discs are
also larger in diameter by 10mm to 360mm, as well as thicker by 2mm to 36mm.
Customers can also choose Porsche’s carbon brakes as an option.
The biggest exterior change for the Macan facelift
can be found in the rear, where there’s a full-width LED light bar. LED
headlights are now standard as well. The interior features a 10.9-inch PCM
infotainment system with a full-HD touchscreen display, online navigation with
real-time traffic info, intelligent voice control, Wi-Fi hotspot and mobile
phone connectivity, among others.
Porsche also added a few new options to the 2019
Macan, including a GT sports steering wheel with an integrated drive mode, the
Traffic Jam Assist system, a heated windscreen and an air ionizer. Pricing for the 2019 Porsche
Macan starts from £46,344 in the UK, for the 245 PS 2.0-litre four-cylinder
model, while the new Macan S is priced from £48,750 in the UK and from US$ 59,650
in the US. Order books are now open.
