Boasting a specially developed four-cylinder engine, the new Porsche Macan made it’s highly anticipated national debut in India. The arrival marks the latest addition to the sports car manufacturer’s model range now available in the country, following the recent introduction of the new 911. Under the bonnet, the Macan features a turbocharged two-litre engine. With 252bhp and acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.5 seconds, the model demonstrates its true sports car capabilities. With an unladen weight of 1,770 kilograms, the Macan is the lightest SUV made by Porsche, which translates into agile handling.
The high standards of the Macan are raised further in the new model thanks to the seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, latest generation Porsche Communication Management (PCM) and variety of distinctive interior and exterior features delivered as standard. The four-cylinder turbocharged engine of the entry-level Macan was specifically tailored to the model, ensuring sporty and efficient performance. Its powerful 370 Nm of torque allows for fast overtaking manoeuvres. This is made possible by the engine’s two bar of boost pressure, charge-air cooling, petrol direct injection and variable valve timing. Delivering characteristically sporty driving dynamics in the new model is the standard Porsche Traction Management (PTM) active all-wheel drive system. It comprises of an electronic and map-controlled multi-plate clutch, automatic brake differential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR).
The electronically controlled multi-plate clutch regulates the distribution of drive force between the rear axle and the front axle. Driving conditions are constantly monitored to enable a precise and lightning-quick response to a variety of situations. The new turbocharged four-cylinder Porsche Macan is now available for sale at Porsche Centres across India, with a basic retail price ex-showroom in Maharashtra of Rs 76.8 lakhs.
