To increase the agility, steering response, handling and starting performance of the Macan T, Porsche uses a particularly light powerplant: the newly developed two-litre, four-cylinder engine – familiar from the entry-level model – powers the sports car manufacturer’s first Touring SUV. The compact aluminium engine represents a weight saving of 58.8 kg directly on the front axle compared with the six-cylinder Macan S and Macan GTS, which appreciably enhances the weight distribution of the Macan T. The ancillaries and model-exclusive equipment reduce the vehicle weight by a total of 95 kg.
The turbocharged engine develops 195 kW (265 PS). The full force of its maximum torque of 400 Nm is available across a broad range of engine speeds between 1,800 and 4,500 rpm, providing optimal responsiveness. When using the Launch Control feature of the Sport Chrono Package, which comes as standard, the Macan T accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. Its top speed is 232 km/h.
The two-litre unit delivers fuel to the combustion chambers at a pressure of 350 bar. This helps to achieve an ideal distribution of the fuel in the cylinder, resulting in optimised combustion, with few soot particles being produced during the combustion process. A smart timing chain design, as well as the use of special piston rings and the correct engine oil, reduces the internal engine friction to a minimum and promotes efficiency and noise comfort.
Porsche unites the efficient four-cylinder engine you expect to find in the Macan with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK). The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system, which is standard, has been specially adapted for the Macan T and has been designed with a rear-wheel bias to further optimise the car’s dynamics. In combination with its lightweight powertrain, this creates an agile driving experience that’s fitting for the values and expectations of the 'Touring’ Porsche tradition.
