Saturday 3rd September 2016

Porsche Macan Turbo boosted to 440hp

Porsche Performance Package cuts almost half a second off 0-62mph dash

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Porsche has finally made a Macan that's faster than a 911. The new Macan Turbo Performance Package boosts the 3.6-litre biturbo V6 from 400hp to 440hp, cutting the 0-62mph time by a hefty 0.4 seconds to 4.4 seconds. That's 0.2 seconds quicker than the new turbo-powered 991 Carrera with manual gearbox (and matches the one with PDK gearbox). Torque's up by 36lb ft (spread flat between 1,500 - 4,500rpm) and, surprisingly, economy's up as well, to a claimed 30.1mpg.

But this isn't Porsche simply turning up the boost on the Macan Turbo's motor. It's also lowered the standard sports-spec PASM suspension by 15mm, fitted 30mm-larger 390mm front discs (grabbed by red-painted six-pot calipers) and will let buyers option 21-inch 911 Turbo-style alloys if they so wish.

Sports Chrono Package is standard, as is a sports exhaust, which has an "even more emotional" sound, apparently, particularly in Sport Plus mode. While we're talking options, 10mm lower air suspension is available, as is a Turbo Exterior Package for full glitz and a Turbo Interior Package for more leather, Alcantara and carbon fibre. Oh, and the must-have illuminated model logo on the door kickplates.

The regular Macan Turbo costs £62,400 and this is available to order now for £68,073, which seems like a bit of a bargain, given the performance boost (and brag-ability such as a sub-3.0 second 49mph - 74mph in-gear acceleration time). Deliveries begin at the end of the year

[big_rob_sydney]

Prefer Dan's Foz at nearly 60k cheaper.

[matrignano]

Not enough buttons.
My OCD would go batst crazy too, I bet it would be impossible to fill them all in, or at least have symmetrical blanks.

[Matt UK]

Well that's all very interesting.

[smilo996]

Because the whole idea of a 2 ton self indulgence is to make it faster than a 911. Roll on the next oil crisis.

[suffolk009]

Is it just coincidence that the school run is about to begin again after the summer holidays?

[Mintbird]

must have cost Porsche the grand sum of 10 pounds to turn the boost up.....powerpack my ass. More like remap pack.

[Ozzie Osmond]

Macan

• For - Best of the SUVs
• Against - Expensive

Why pay even more for one...

[MrBarry123]

I'm impressed at how fast a standard Carrera is nowadays.

[dazwalsh]

68k doesnt seem THAT bad for the amount of motor on offer, id have one. think they look ace in silver too.

[Cupramax]

PH article said:

and brag-ability such as a sub-3.0 second 49mph - 74mph in-gear acceleration time

Ah yes, i always feel the need to brag about my cars 49 to 74mph acceleration ???

[Tryke3]

dazwalsh said:

68k doesnt seem THAT bad for the amount of motor on offer, id have one. think they look ace in silver too.

70k to sit in traffic, stonking vfm

[David87]

Why isn't this called a Turbo S?

[loose cannon]

Another day another yawn inducing suv crossover thingy

[anonymous-user]

Despite all the incredibly predictable cut and paste responses so far I have to say I rather like my Macan Turbo

With another 40bhp I imagine it would be even more enjoyable.

[Boosted LS1]

Yes, like I'm impressed. Looks fugly as well.

[Dollyman1850]

Prefer my 4.8 old full fat version…With a proper Gearbox as well….
its Perfect for towing the Caravan.

Edited by Dollyman1850 on Friday 2nd September 08:22

[anonymous-user]

Boosted LS1 said:

Yes, like I'm impressed. Looks fugly as well.

I'm not sure Porsche care if you're impressed or not

[Harry H]

70 grand for a mid sized SUV that won't get you anywhere quicker than a Nissan Micra with todays traffic. Who on earth buys these things ?

[W8PMC]

Harry H said:

70 grand for a mid sized SUV that won't get you anywhere quicker than a Nissan Micra with todays traffic. Who on earth buys these things ?

The kind of person who wouldn't be seen dead driving a Nissan Micra (hoping that should be the majority of the PH massiv).

[PorkRind]

suffolk009 said:

Is it just coincidence that the school run is about to begin again after the summer holidays?

And im looking forward to it like a hole in the head. Being able to get from my place to work (Bristol) in 30 mins has been absolute heaven. Next week it'll be 65 mins min...