After the electric Taycan sports sedan, it’s easy to
overlook what else Porsche brought to Frankfurt this year, but the updated
Macan Turbo definitely deserves our attention. For the 2020MY, the Macan Turbo
has gained a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6, which replaces the old 3.6-liter unit.
Despite its significantly smaller displacement, it puts out 434 HP and 550 Nm of torque, or 10 percent more (+40 HP) than the outgoing
model.
It’s basically the same engine you’ll find in the
Panamera and Cayenne, and its turbochargers are placed within the V angle for a
sharper response. Paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, it’ll send
the new Macan Turbo to 100 km/h from a standstill in 4.3 seconds, 0.3
of a second faster than the old model, and all the way up to 269
km/h. The new Macan Turbo isn’t just faster than before, but it’s also more
efficient, as fuel economy is rated between 23.5 and 24.8 mpg UK, (11.4-12.0
lt/100 km, 20.6-19.6 mpg US) per the WLTP cycle.
The range-topping Macan features LED headlights with
the Porsche’s Dynamic Light System, 20-inch alloy wheels and surface-coated
high-performance brakes with white calipers as standard, while an adjustable
air suspension with newly tuned dampers, Porsche Torque Vectoring and carbon
ceramic brakes are optional.
The cabin features 18-way adjustable sports seats
dressed in leather, an Alcantara roof lining combined and brushed aluminum
trim, as well as a 10.9-inch full-HD infotainment system with connected
features paired to a 14-speaker Bose audio system.
Optional features include a heated GT sports
steering wheel, an LTE telephone module, an ioniser for better air quality in
the cabin and Porsche’s latest traffic jam assistant, which offers an automated
driving mode for speeds up to 60 km/h.
