New entry-level Porsche Macan revealed in Beijing...
Four-cylinder petrol power for Asia-bound Porsche Macan, but this entry-level model could be sold in the UK in the future...
(23 April 2014)
Porsche has provided official details on its new entry-level four-cylinder petrol-powered version of the Macan.
The new Macan, seen at the Beijing motor show, runs parent company Volkswagen’s EA888 engine – as used by a wide range of models from Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Seat, making it the first Porsche model since the 968 to use four-cylinder power.
The turbocharged 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder direct injection unit, boasting the same state of tune found on the VW Golf GTI Performance Package, develops 234bhp and 258lb ft of torque between 1500-4500rpm. Porsche claims the new model will return 36.7mpg on a combined cycle.
By comparison, the turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 powered Macan S possesses 335bhp and 339lb ft.
For Asian markets, the Macan’s four-cylinder engine is mated to a standard seven-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox boasting remote steering wheel shift paddles.
Porsche claims an official 0-62mph time for the Macan of 6.9sec, an in-gear 50-75mph split of 5.1sec and a 139mph top speed. The Macan is visually distinguished by standard 18-inch wheels and twin trapezoidal-shaped tail pipes.
The four-cylinder Macan will initially be sold in selected Asian markets. Information pertaining to UK sales has not yet been revealed, although Porsche officials suggest it will join the local line-up in 2015.
New entry-level Porsche Macan revealed in Beijing -- Autocar link