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2014 Porsche Macan compact SUV launched at Los Angeles Auto Show

Available at German dealers next April, the Macan S and Macan S Diesel have a starting price of 57,930 EUR.

By on Nov 21, 2013 | 5:30 AM
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Another model that will grab the spotlight in the report of Los Angeles Auto Show is the new addition to the line of Porsche, the 2014 Porsche Macan. After almost a year since we learned her name after heap leaks, spy photos and teaser the compact crossover from a German company which is making its world premiere in the Americas.

The high performance crossover with off-road capabilities will initially be available in two versions, the Macan S and Macan Turbo. The S version will be wearing a gasoline engine and an petrol. The Macan S will have under the hood a 3.0-liter V6 340 horsepower performance with 460 Nm of torque, with the 0-100 km/h can do in 5.4 seconds (5.2 sec, with Sport Chrono), having a top speed of 254 km/h. The gross of consumption is 8.7 to 9.0 l/100 km, while emissions of CO2 204-212 g/km.

Similarly, Porsche Macan S Diesel once a 3.0-liter V6 diesel performance 258 hp and 580 Nm of torque, with 0-100 km/h can do in 6.2 seconds (6.1 sec, with Sport Chrono) and top speed could rise to 226 km/h. The gross of consumption is 6.1 to 6.3 l/100 km, while emissions of CO2 159-164 g/km.

The PDK dual-clutch gearbox will be standard on both versions while wearing six-piston brakes with 350 mm front discs and 330 mm rear with 18-inch wheels and tires 235/60 front and 255/55 rear.

Finally Macan Turbo equipped with the twin-turbo V6 3,6-liter engine performance of 400 hp and 550 Nm torque. 0-100 km/h does it in 4.8 seconds (4.6 sec, with Sport Chrono), with a top speed of 269 km/h, where to stop will also feature six-piston calipers but with 360 mm diameter discs. front and 356 mm behind. The rims here is 19 inches and the tire size 235/55 for the front axle and 255/50 for the rear, while its mixed consumption is 9.2 to 8.9 l/100 km, while emissions of CO2 216-208 g/km.

Porsche Macan weighs 1,898 pounds in version S Diesel, has a length of 4.675 mm, width 1.923 mm, height 1.628 mm and wheelbase 2,807. Is longer by 70 mm, by 24 mm wider and shorter by 70 mm relative to Q5. The based on the platform of the Audi Q5, has new suspension with known PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) and all-wheel drive of Porsche with the Porsche Traction Management (PTM).

The rear axle is connected to the front via a multi-plate clutch with Porsche to indicate that it can be carried over up to 100% of torque to the front wheels when needed. Also optional air suspension allows increased ride height by 4 million, for a total maximum of 230 mm. The front suspension consists of double wishbones and rear multi-link arrangement has. The front track relative to Q5 has grown by 35 mm and the rear by 36mm.

The rear lights are completely LED and is similar in design to those of the Porsche 918 Spyder, having 3D design.

Inside there is a marriage between Porsche Cayenne and Panamera, with a brand new but triangle wheel. The speedometer is centrally located on the dashboard, with paddles complete the sporty interior. The interior of Porsche Macan S is lined with alcantara and Piano Black detail, while the salon Turbo is leather, with details of “brushed” aluminum.

In Germany will be available from April 5, 2014 Macan S and Macan S Diesel will cost from € 57.930, with the most expensive Macan Turbo to start from € 79.826.

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