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Porsche Macan – The cheapest Porsche in 30 years

February 22, 2014 by porsche Leave a Comment

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Nothing could be easier than treating the arrival of Porsche’s second SUV model with a healthy dose of cynicism.

Porsche is most famous for its sports cars after all, and putting its badge on a 4WD wagon based on an Audi Q5 hardly seems the kind of cutting-edge engineering that has made the Porsche 911 iconic and delivered virtually every trophy worth winning in the world of motorsport.

Porsche Macan - cheapest Porsche_05The only problem is that even running an eye down the Porsche Macan’s specification chart makes for mouth-watering reading. Take the range-topping Turbo: with 294kW of power it has virtually as much grunt as a Porsche 911 Carrera S and with a claimed 0-100km/h figure of 4.6 seconds in the version fitted with launch control, is every bit as fast in a straight line.

More importantly, the Porsche Macan Turbo simply can’t be matched in horsepower terms by any rival which, if you believe in marketing-induced categories, includes other “premium” smaller SUVs such as the Range Rover Evoque, Audi Q5, BMW X3 or possibly the smaller Mercedes-Benz GLA.

None of these offer supercar performance but then, none approach the Porsche Macan Turbo’s price tag that will be $122,900 when it goes on sale in Australia in June.

And while cynics might say that’s the price to pay for a Porsche badge, there’s a reasonable argument that with only a claimed 30 per cent commonality between the Porsche Macan and the Audi Q5 that excludes the petrol engines, all body panels and glass, suspension components, interior and pretty much anything the customer and touch and see, you’re getting quite a bit of Porsche for the money.

Porsche Macan - cheapest Porsche_02The same goes for the rest of the range, starting with the $84,900 diesel that Porsche Australia believes will be the biggest selling model. It uses the same 3.0-litre Audi V6 fitted to the larger Porsche Cayenne but puts out an even meatier 190kW of power.

Then there’s the Porsche Macan S, which uses a smaller 250kW, 3.0-litre version of the Turbo’s all-new 3.6-litre petrol V6. At $87,200 it is also expected to attract new buyers to the brand and in fact, Porsche Australia reckons only five per cent of Porsche Macan sales will go towards buyers who might otherwise have considered a Porsche Cayenne.

That’s partly because of pricing, but also because the Porsche Macan is quite a different type of car despite its visual similarities. At 4681mm long, it’s a good 140mm shorter than its bigger brother and weighs a little less, even if the Turbo comes in at a not insubstantial 1925kg.

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There are obvious Porsche styling cues such as the rounded headlamps, slatted air intakes and bulbous rear wheel arches, but with features such as a heavily sloping roof and tailgate and a wrap-over “clamshell” bonnet, the Porsche Macan has a tighter and tauter look than the Porsche Cayenne.

The idea is to give Porsche-style performance with five-seater practicality and the Porsche Macan does a pretty good job of that. There’s 500 litres of boot space, expandable to 1500 litres once the rear seats are folded flat although there’s no facility to do that from the cargo area.

Porsche’s seven-speed dual-clutch automated PDK gearbox is the only transmission choice, although all Porsche Macan models feature four-wheel-drive. It’s also Porsche’s own system, based on that found in the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 sports car that in normal circumstances sends drive to the rear wheels, but apportions torque forward when wheel slip is detected.

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All three models come with conventional coil-sprung suspension, although the Turbo gets Porsche’s PASM electronically controlled dampers. Air suspension will be optional across the range, although there’s no word yet on how much extra it will cost. Like other options such as ceramic composite brake discs that are pricey options on the Porsche Cayenne, the air suspension is unlikely to come cheaply.

Despite performance figures that seem more in the supercar realm – the Turbo model fitted with optional launch control as part of the Sports Chrono package will hit 100km/h in a claimed 4.6 seconds from standstill – the Porsche Macan was also designed for off-road use.

To that end, there are features such as an off-road program for the combined 4WD, traction control and transmission systems, plus hill descent control. Short overhangs help provide descent approach and departure angles on steep hills, and the Porsche Macan’s ground clearance of 198mm can be increased to 230mm in vehicles with adjustable air suspension.

Porsche Macan - cheapest Porsche_01Fuel consumption is aided by features such as auto stop-start and active aerodynamics that close off cooling openings at speed but as could be expected, the almost two-tonne Turbo is no fuel-sipper, consuming a claimed average 9.2 litres per 100km, while producing 216g of carbon dioxide per kilometre.

The diesel variant does better at 6.3 L/100km and 164g/km, and still manages a decent turn of speed with 100km/h coming up in 6.3 seconds (or 6.1 with launch control).

Being the cheapest Porsche in 30 years will no doubt help the Porsche Macan take over the Cayenne’s crown as the best-selling model as well, but there’s more to this car than just a vaguely accessible price. Performance, the promise of better than average handling, the capacity to carry at least four passengers in comfort and more than a modicum of off road ability point to a car that’s deserving of the Porsche badge.

[source: theage.com.au]

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Porsche Macan production is started at new ‘Porsche Leipzig’ plant

February 22, 2014 by porsche Leave a Comment

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After over two years of construction and roughly 500 million euros ($684 million at current rates) invested, Porsche finally opened its Leipzig, Germany, factory expansion on February 11. The improvements to the plant are dedicated to building the Porsche Macan and include a new body shop, paint shop and assembly line that are advancing Porsche’s goal to sell 50,000 Porsche Macan’s per year. The company believes that the new model is going to push it to over 200,000 annual sales 3 years ahead of schedule, and the enlarged branch can support even more Porsche Macan production, if there is demand.

Porsche Macan @ Porsche Leipzig plant“We are totally convinced in the qualities of this location and that the Porsche Macan will be a marketing success,” said Porsche Chairman Matthias Müller during the opening celebration. The company opened its Porsche Leipzig factory in 2002 to build the Porsche Cayenne and added Porsche Panamera production in 2009.

The Porsche Macan models are due to launch in the US this summerwith prices starting at $49,900. Scroll down to learn all of the details about the Macan’s Leipzig assembly plant.

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PORSCHE CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF ITS EXPANDED LEIPZIG PLANT

Atlanta/Leipzig. The drastically expanded Porsche plant in Leipzig officially opened today. Taking roughly two years from start to finish, the facilities now include a body shop and an ultra-modern paint shop in addition to the final assembly to accommodate the production of the new Porsche Macan with a capacity of 50,000 plus annually. The plant, which was designed to meet stringent environmental criteria, has been assembling the Cayenne and Panamera models of Porsche for the past 10 years. Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG stated, “The fact that Porsche has invested half a billion Euro in the Leipzig plant in addition to the original 250 million Euro, thus creating 1,500 new jobs, makes one thing clear: We are totally convinced in the qualities of this location and that the Macan will be a marketing success.”

Porsche’s fifth model line, the new Porsche Macan S and Porsche Macan Turbo, will arrive at U.S. dealers this summer and will become true sports cars in the rapidly growing segment of compact SUVs. The Porsche Macan S is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 340 hp and can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. The 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 in the Porsche Macan Turbo produces 400 hp and makes the car sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

[source: autoblog.com]

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Porsche halts new Porsche 911 GT3 deliveries due to potential engine issue causing cars to go up in flames

February 16, 2014 by porsche Leave a Comment

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New Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche halts new Porsche 911 GT3 deliveries due to potential engine issue causing cars to go up in flames

This is a very serious matter and anyone with a new Porsche 911 GT3 should contact Porsche immediately. As the photos below show a brand new new Porsche 911 GT3 went up in flames. The owner managed to exit the car without incident but as of right now Porsche has apparently stopped deliveries as the matter is investigated. This particular car in the photos is from Switzerland and the Swiss police report details what happened to the GT3.

“On Wednesday (02/05/2014), at 11 clock, a Porsche has caught on fire on the Wilerstrasse. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. The car suffered a total loss in the amount of CHF 200’000. A new Porsche 911 GT3 drove on the A1 highway towards St.Gallen. When the driver perceived strange noises from the engine area, he left the highway. On the Wilerstrasse the driver stopped the car. He saw leaking oil and smoke is in the rear engine. A short time later the Porsche caught fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The cause of the fire will be investigated by the Forensic Science Service of the Canton of St. Gallen police.”

In the interest of safety new Porsche 911 GT3 owners should park their cars for now. Apparently five vehicles have suffered this fate. Here is the perspective of the president of an Italian Porsche club from the Rennteam Forums who saw a club members car also go up in flames:

New Porsche 911 GT3_01“I am the administrator of Porsche Club Campania, an Italian Porsche club.A member of our Club last Saturday was near Avellino, in the south of Italy, his gt3 was really new, just 60kms. First the warning LOW OIL PRESSURE in the display and after few seconds his GT3 was burning. The gt3 DESTROYED is now at the PORSCHE CENTER NAPOLI and this morning an engineer from Stuttgart came here to see the car. It is the 5th gt3 in Europe that burned with the same problem. It seems that Porsche already know where is the problem but I don’t know if the dealer will be able to fix the problem. I will keep you updated.”

Porsche has yet to officially comment on the issue and they are more than likely aware as apparently deliveries of new Porsche 911 GT3’s are halted until further notice.

[source: porscheboost.com]

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New Porsche 911 Targa

February 14, 2014 by porsche Leave a Comment

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2014 Porsche Macan: New Compact SUV

February 6, 2014 by porsche Leave a Comment

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Idea Macan

Create a compact SUV? No, we’d rather think outside the box. We’ve created what we always create: a sports car. Five doors, five seats and yet intimate with the road; boasting plenty of space for hobbies, leisure and sport. But no room for compromise. Compact, concentrated and intensive, but still powerful. Practical but never ordinary.

The new Porsche Macan – built for an intensive life in which the thirst for experience and thrills and spills are ever-present, and in which new challenges are a permanent driving force. Built for a life that refuses to be hemmed in by conventions and feels all the more authentic for it. Direct and intimate.

A sports car that gives us what we´re looking for: that feeling of being alive.

Exterior design

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The hood stretches through to the wheel arches, lending the front a broad and powerful presence. This extraordinary styling element is also a reminder of the legendary Porsche 917, a winner of countless races in its time – including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The side profile is distinctly Porsche. From this angle, the front end resembles a predator waiting to pounce. The roof line slopes distinctively down towards the rear, drawing the customary sports car contour – our designers call it the Porsche flyline. The side blades are striking, with a design that pays homage to the futuristic 918 Spyder super sports car and makes the doors appear narrower, the flanks much sleeker and even sportier. It is available in carbon fibre, painted in the respective exterior colour or in Lava Black.

In sizes of up to 21 inches, the wheels are also testament to the high standards that can be achieved in car design.

The rear end, slender at the top, widening into broad shoulders above the rear wheels – a homage to the Porsche 911 Sports car. The styling of the hatch – without handle and attached licence plate – shows off the line of the cast-moulded rear. The narrow LED taillights have three-dimensional proportions, which give them an extraordinary appearance of depth – another inspiration by the Porsche 918 Spyder. Sporty genes are obviously dominant in this hereditary line.

Interior design

2014 Porsche Macan New Compact SUV_03It is our firm belief that driver and car must form a single entity. As such, you do not simply sit in the Porsche Macan – the ergonomic architecture integrates you into the vehicle. The essentials are seen at a glance and positioned close at hand. The instrument panel has a three-tube design and the rev-counter is positioned in the center, exactly where it belongs in a sports car. As ever, the ignition is on the right. The ascending center console – a typical feature of a sports car – shortens the reach between the steering wheel and the gear selector and control buttons and further intensifies that sports car feel. And what about flexibility? There’s plenty of that, too. The interior boasts a luggage compartment volume of 500 litres. With the flexible three-way rear bench seat folded down, this can even be increased to 1,500 litres. A wide range of materials, trims and colours is available for you to make the interior even more exclusive, even more sporty and even more individual.

Character

2014 Porsche Macan New Compact SUV_06The distinctly muscular front apron, with the side airblades of the conspicuously large cooling air intakes, is found nowhere else but on the Porsche Macan Turbo. A promise of thrilling performance.

The Porsche Macan Turbo also stands out thanks to its front spoiler lip, the design of which is based on that of the Porsche 918 Spyder, and the direction indicators and position lights, which appear to hover inside the side air intakes.

The Porsche Macan Turbo also features Bi-Xenon headlights including PDLS, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), 19-inch Macan Turbo wheels, red brake calipers with enlarged brake discs, side blades painted in the exterior colour, a leather package, adaptive Sports seats, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a large touchscreen, and the BOSE® Surround Sound System. Offering a total output of 545 watts and with 14 loudspeakers including subwoofer, it delivers a special listening experience.

Performance

zoomFuel consumption* Macan : Urban in l/100 km (mpg) 11.8 (23.9)-6.7 (42.2); Extra urban in l/100 km (mpg) 7.8 (36.2)-5.7 (49.6); Combined in l/100 km (mpg) 9.2 (30.7)-6.1 (46.3); CO2 emissions in g/km 216-159.

Impressively, the 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6 engine delivers an enormous power output of 294 kW (400 hp).

The sprint from 0 to 62 mph is completed in a mere 4.8 seconds. Top speed is 165 mph. And that’s all achieved with moderate emission and fuel consumption figures.

Porsche Traction Management (PTM)

2014 Porsche Macan New Compact SUV_16This active all-wheel-drive system with variable torque distribution delivers engine power precisely to the road. By means of continuous monitoring of driving conditions, the system is able to respond to a variety of situations and adapt to your driving style. The electronically controlled clutch helps to ensure optimum distribution of force to all four wheels on road surfaces with irregular grip. The torque split between the front and rear axles is therefore fully variable – up to 100 % if necessary. In addition to traction, driving safety and outstanding steering performance, Porsche Traction Management (PTM) enables a high degree of driving stability, exceptional handling and excellent dynamics. In short, typical Porsche driving qualities.

Turbo

2014 Porsche Macan New Compact SUV_09The V6 biturbo engines feature 2 parallel turbochargers – one for each cylinder bank. The intake air is compressed and delivered to the engine via one charge air cooler for each cylinder bank. This cooling serves two purposes: a high cylinder charge and low component temperatures.

Burmester® High-End Surround Sound-System

 

2014 Porsche Macan New Compact SUV_20For many, listening to music and driving a car is a natural combination. The Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System turns the experience into an emotional event of the highest sound quality. It was co-developed in Weissach and in Berlin – by one of the most respected manufacturers of high-end audio equipment worldwide. The figures alone sound impressive: 16 amplifier channels with a total output of more than 1,000 watts, 16 loudspeakers including a 300-watt active subwoofer with class D digital amplifier.

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[source: porsche.com]

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