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Test Drive: Porsche's Second SUV, the Macan | Porsche Gallery

Yasuhiko Kawamura test drives two models, the Macan S and the top-grade Macan Turbo, in Leipzig, Germany, the home of Porsche's headquarters.
From the moment of acceleration, a strong torque pushes you forward, quickly reaching over 250 km/h on the open autobahn. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time is officially announced as a mere 4.8 seconds – a swiftness identical to the latest 911 Carrera equipped with a manual transmission.
The sound quality is rich and powerful, yet surprisingly subdued in volume.
Comparing the same 'Turbo' grades, the Macan is 145mm shorter and 75mm lower than the Cayenne. However, the width difference is only 15mm, resulting in a much stronger 'wide & low' impression.
The Macan's interior shares the same design language as other recent Porsche family models.
The Porsche Macan Turbo is equipped with a 3,604 cc V6 direct-injection DOHC twin-turbo engine, delivering a maximum output of 294 kW (400 ps) and peak torque of 550 Nm.
The tires fitted to the Porsche Macan Turbo are 235/60R18 for the front and 255/55R18 for the rear.
The body dimensions of the Porsche Macan S are: length 4,680 x width 1,925 x height 1,625 mm.
The tread is 1,655mm front and 1,650mm rear.
The Porsche Macan S is powered by a 2,997 cc V6 direct-injection DOHC twin-turbo engine, delivering a maximum output of 250 kW (340 ps) and peak torque of 460 Nm.
The design, with the emblem centered on the simply shaped tailgate and slim taillights mounted on either side, could even be described as 'very similar to the 911'.

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