A new addition to the German
carmaker's most popular car range -- the compact sporty Macan SUV --
promises to perform despite having just four cylinders.
When
it goes on sale in June, the new model will cost from €55,669 (roughly
$60,000 before taxes and destination charges) yet will still be able to
keep up with its more expensive six-cylinder brethren.
Porsche
claims that the two-litre turbocharged engine under the car's hood was
specifically developed for this model and will deliver a 0-100km/h time
of 6.7 seconds, a top speed of 229km/h and has 252hp on tap.
That
power goes via a seven-speed paddle-operated PDK dual-clutch
transmission to all four wheels. Helping owners make the most of the
engine's capabilities is a traction management control system that is as
good at keeping the car planted when driving on the limit as it is at
finding grip in icy conditions.
And
Porsche hasn't scrimped on the interior. Many of the features and
equipment on the new model are the same as those found on faster, more
expensive models, including electrically adjustable seats, Alcantara
trim, the Porsche infotainment package and an automated tailgate.
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