In the Wild, It's an SUV. in Its Lines, a Coupe. in Its Handling, a Sports Car

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CHRISTOPHORUS | 365 MACAN PERFORMANCE CHRISTOPHORUS | 365 M A C A N In the wild, it’s an SUV. In its lines, a coupe. In its handling, a sports car. In everything, a Porsche.

By Jürgen Zöllter

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S P E E D The ﬁrst Porsche in the compact SUV segment sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics and pleasure

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rake, take the corner, hit the gas, and accelerate out of the curve at full throttle. If you counter- steer before the apex of the curve to keep the somewhat Bdrifting rear-end under control, you’ve S graduated from the Porsche school for rear- wheel-drive sports cars. Like Hans-Jürgen Wöhler, the longtime head of the Boxster P and Cayman mid-engine model lines who is now responsible for that tingling and fe- rocious feeling in sporty, yet family- and A terrain-friendly, Porsche models. Wöhler knows all about controlled driving pleasure—he lives and breathes it. But today C he’s not driving a mid-engine Boxster with E rear-wheel drive … The basic geometry for agility: Low center e model-line director juggles the latest of gravity, 2,807 mm model from Porsche on the curvy test-track, wheelbase, 1,655 mm a compact, coupe-esque, catlike SUV: the front track width, Macan. Hans-Jürgen Wöhler drives it like a and rear track width a fraction narrower sports car, and that’s really the whole point. at 1,651 mm More precisely, it’s the rite of passage at the end of the usual rigorous development pro- cess. Wöhler’s relentless scrutiny of the car’s higher driving dynamics ends in conrma- tion that, once again, the result is a Porsche through and through.

e uninitiated would be forgiven for won- dering whether this just 4.70-meter-long SUV with increased ground clearance, all-wheel drive, and excellent day-to-day usability is moving the company into a dierent world, but Wöhler calmly sets things aright: “Not at all! We’re moving within the clearly dened borders of Porsche-world—we’ve just added a new feature in the landscape.”

e Macan. e word means “tiger” in In- donesian, and no doubt will soon be syn- onymous with the rst vehicle that truly deserves the name of compact SUV. With the Macan, Porsche has added another in- dependent new model line to its range of exceptional vehicles.

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With a low center of gravity more typical of sports cars, the Macan makes drivers feel as if they’re driving a true sports station- wagon rather than an SUV. And the Macan fullls its promise with tiger-like grandeur. It bounds around corners with agility that is unprecedented in its segment. e otherwise typical body roll has been reduced to a minimum. P Porsche DNA—born in the 356, sharp- O ened in the 911, rened in the SUV, Gran Turismo, and mid-engine segments, and matured to a state of sustained ecien- W cy in the 918 Spyder—gives this tiger its typical character. e drivetrain, stability control system, chassis with steel-spring E or air suspension, and the nely-tuned precision steering received best marks for longitudinal and lateral dynamics even in R initial test prototypes. e Macan’s organs In the Macan S, work in time with the Porsche heartbeat. a three-liter V6 bi-turbo e V6 engine originally developed for the engine puts out Panamera Gran Turismo was planted in 250 kW (340 hp); the the Macan S, where the displacement was Macan Turbo provides 294 kW (400 hp) increased from 3.0 to 3.6 liters for the Tur- bo version.

In the 294 kW (400 hp) Macan Turbo, you can feel the dierence. With two turbochargers adding oomph, the incredibly responsive V6 engine springs into action with verve. In Sport and Sport Plus driving modes, the seven-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK) selects the ideal gear for putting up to 550 newton-meters of torque on the pavement. Fast, smooth, and precise. When the clutch grabs, the Macan propels us forward with uncommon vehemence, accompanied by an emotional sound from the exhaust tract, interrupted only by the dry roar of an upshift. In corners, it suces to hold the steering wheel still to let the Macan rip through the curve with élan. “Sports-car steering,” say the developers laconically, referring to the high steering precision for exceptional cornering for which Porsche

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When the clutch grabs, the Macan propels us forward with uncommon vehemence, accompanied by an emotional sound interrupted only by the dry roar of an upshift. 3 liters of displacement is the minimum among the three engines offered at the market launch; Technolog y the Turbo sports a 3.6-liter engine cars are known. In conjunction with e level control in the optionally fuel consumption department. True the Porsche Traction Management available air suspension chassis boosts to its nature, even beyond the realm (PTM) active all-wheel-drive system the Macan’s o -road capabilities to of dynamic motion, the tiger is always for the Tiger and standard mixed tires, the steering new heights: after all, the ground ready for the hunt, but much too intel- e Macan sets new standards. It is the Porsche is primed for sporty driving. clearance can be raised by 40 mil- ligent to waste its energy. in its segment. An all-rounder on and o the road, thanks limeters at the press of a button. e e Macan sounds just like you would loading oor, by contrast, can be low- to the engineering acumen in Weissach.

expect the tiger in Porsche to sound, ered by 40 millimeters at the press of a MACAN TURBO thanks to its design in the right rear button to make loading and unloading Engine: V6 bi-turbo By Jürgen Zöllter Displacement: 3,604 cc silencer. For engine speeds below easier on the joints. Power: 294 kW (400 hp) 2,500 rpm, the so-called comfort ap Maximum torque: 550 Nm at 1,350–4,500/min remains closed. But over that and un- e Macan has met all of the devel- 0–100 km/h: 4.8 sec. Top track speed: 266 km/h (164 mph) der load, it opens and enables the tun- opment goals: it smells, sounds, and CO2 emissions: 216–208 g/km* ing ap to generate a hammering stac- moves like a Porsche, savoring unpar- Fuel consumption City: 11.8–11.5 l/100 km* cato that is uniquely captivating and alleled driving dynamics while sipping Highway: 7.8–7.5 l/100 km* unmistakable, well beyond the ranks fuel. e proven coasting and start- Combined: 9.2–8.9 l/100 km* of modern cats of prey. stop functions ensure eciency in the * Versatility depending on the tire set used

e Macan also has managed to hat distinguishes the com- technology (Selective Catalytic Reduction achieve the rear-oriented setup so pact SUV from Porsche? with urea injection). is technology en- prized among sports-car enthusiasts. How did it manage the typ- ables the diesel, like the gasoline variants, e limits to which the Macan can ical Porsche panache? How to fulll the Euro 6 emissions standard. be pushed with the gas pedal are be- did the Macan get its char- yond the frontiers of the known SUV Wacteristic authority and its outstanding In order to t these turbocharged V6 en- world. is mastery of sport driving driving dynamics and comfort qualities? gines under the especially streamlined technology is predicated on a ne-tun- hood, certain prerequisites had to be cre- ing of the chassis that only engineers ated for the engine space, such as a special with the corresponding driving pre- air guide on the intake side. e cooling dilections can provide—like the tech- For the market launch, two gasoline en- headwind enters the forward area of the nicians at the Porsche Development gines and one diesel are available as driv - engine compartment through the wide air Center in Weissach. ing forces. anks to bi-turbo-charging, intakes in the front end and is then partly the 3.0-liter V6 in the Macan S delivers routed through specially designed chan- Optional features include the well- 250 kW (340 hp) and up to 460 new- nels in the hood to the air lters and ulti- known Sport Chrono Package with ton-meters of torque. In the top model, mately the turbochargers. the Launch Control race-start func- the Macan Turbo, a 3.6-liter V6 bi-turbo tion, which controls rapid accelera- engine puts out 294 kW (400 hp) and a e power of all three engines is transferred tions at the limits of tire traction capa- maximum torque of 550 newton-meters. and apportioned by a seven-speed Porsche bilities in Sport Plus mode—enabling Even the Macan S Diesel with its 3.0-liter double-clutch transmission (PDK). sprints from a standstill that hereto- V6 diesel engine and an output of 190 kW fore seemed unattainable in this vehi- Hans-Jürgen Wöhler, director of the SUV model series: (258 hp) can scout its territory with feline As in the Cayenne and Panamera, a hang- cle class. “The new Macan delivers an outstanding level of driving pleasure” swiftness, thanks to its elaborate SCR on power divider with an electronically

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controlled multi-plate clutch developed especially for the Macan ensures torque distribution between the front and rear axles in the dynamic Porsche style. In normal driving conditions, the active all-wheel-drive system distributes the lion’s share of the drive torque to the rear axle and can direct up to 100 percent of the torque to the rear or front axle as conditions require. To op- timize the pace in corners, an electronically controlled rear-axle dierential lock enables variable torque distribution between the inner and outer wheels in the corner.

PATRAVI TRAVELTEC And for all of its attractiveness, even the The Patravi TravelTec makes an MACAN S pure form never loses sight of its functional An optional air suspension is available for Engine: V6 bi-turbo impression with its distinctive style role. A at and low roof line reminiscent of the Macan. It makes it possible to com- Displacement: 2,997 cc and refined functionality. With Power: 250 kW (340 hp) a coupe combines with a low-sitting body pletely insulate Macan passengers from Maximum torque: 460 Nm at 1,450–5,000/min sophisticated interplay between to create a highly dynamic appearance. e the vicissitudes of the road surface or al- 0–100 km/h: 5.4 sec. case and movement, it displays three low sitting-position for the vehicle class lows, if desired, the opportunity to feel the Top track speed: 254 km/h (156 mph) CO2 emissions: 212–204 g/km* time zones at once. And the hour adds an additional touch of sportiness. road in all of its detail. e air suspension Fuel consumption display can be set in precise With optimal side support, the seat system also oers a leveling system that enables City: 11.6–11.3 l/100 km* Highway: 7.6–7.3 l/100 km* hour-intervals independently of the ideally integrates passengers and, togeth- the Macan to raise its ground clearance Combined: 9.0–8.7 l/100 km* movement – so the exact time is er with the tri-spoke sport steering wheel by 40 millimeters for o-road use. If the MACAN S DIESEL with shifting paddles from the 918 Spy- terrain allows it, you can drive the Macan Engine: V6 turbo diesel conserved throughout the operation. der, gives the driver an especially intimate at this level at up to 120 km/h. Of course, Displacement: 2,967 cc A chronograph with personality, that Power: 190 kW (258 hp) sense of connection with the Macan—a Porsche Stability Management (PSM) Maximum torque: 580 Nm at 1,750–2,500/min stands out from the run-of-the-mill feeling enhanced by the direct electric then switches into a less severe mode; 0–100 km/h: 6.3 sec. time-zone watches. steering and the chassis. and to simplify the dosing of power, the Top track speed: 230 km/h (143 mph) CO2 emissions: 164–159 g/km* BOUND TO TRADITION – DRIVEN BY INNOVATION gas pedal setup has a longer pedal travel Fuel consumption Standard for all variants of the Macan is a setting. City: 6.9–6.7 l/100 km* Highway: 5.9–5.7 l/100 km* steel spring suspension that works in con- Combined: 6.3–6.1 l/100 km*

junction with vibration dampers to ensure e Macan is unmistakably a child of Weis- MACAN TURBO good contact with the road. e Macan sach, and is truly “made in Germany.” For CO2 emissions: 216–208 g/km* Fuel consumption Turbo comes standard with active variable the species-appropriate rearing of the tiger, City: 11.8–11.5 l/100 km* dampers (PASM) that enable a sophisti- Porsche expanded its Leipzig plant to in- Highway: 7.8–7.5 l/100 km* cated spread between comfortable gliding clude a completely new production line with Combined: 9.2–8.9 l/100 km* and highly engaged driving. an investment of €500 million. * Versatility depending on the tire set used

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Porsche chief designer Michael Mauer (right) and Mitja Borkert, head of predevelop- ment design, looking at “their” Macan. Eye to Eye e muscle of a tiger with a 911 in its DNA: Only a Porsche SUV could be this beautiful. By Valerie Höhne Photos by Rafael Krötz

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D N A Have we met? Yes. In 2012 the concept study of the Panamera Sport Turismo became the ﬁrst Porsche to feature taillights in a 3-D design. As narrow as they are, the 911 was clearly the god- father. Even the rear of the Macan ﬂaunts its brand identity.

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The clamshell hood not e coupe-esque Macan shows in uncompromising fashion only makes the engine compartment more that there is no contradiction between sportiness and comfort, accessible but also lends the front end functionality and elegance. a striking visual unity: The seams run above the wheel houses and are barely visible.

he line follows the legend. A gently rising, owing front transitions to a dynamic drop toward the rear, exuding elegance and speed and stoking Tpassions. Intrigue on four wide wheels that captivate the beholder in the blink of an eye. Sports car? Or is it an SUV? A class of its own. Powerful … naturally. Fast … of course. But also blindingly beautiful. e heart races.

Macan—“tiger” in Indonesian—is its name. A predator cat, gently purring or snarling wildly, that looks as natural in the urban jungle as in the wild backcountry.

Dateline Weissach, the hallowed halls of Porsche’s development temple. Chief de- Wide, ﬂat, dynamic: signer Michael Mauer proudly explains The Macan unites the the new Porsche dimension. With its fth sports car with the SUV. model line, Porsche is now bringing its sec- ond SUV after the Cayenne to the market. A small revolution. Mauer enthuses: “It’s a Porsche, right down to the last detail. How it looks both inside and out. How it carries the uncompromising aspect, the In fact the Macan has its own headlight it drives and feels. How it takes the cor- irresistible Porsche magic, that leaves no graphics, its own typical Macan taillights, ners. How it sounds. We took our time to one cold. It is a mobile exclamation mark. and its own compact line. While with the get the proportions right, to preserve the recent Cayenne our template was more brand identity, fulll the requirements in Fresh, young, condent—the picture of oriented toward the luxurious style of the this segment, and set new standards along poise. And Macan lives up to its name. e Panamera, with the Macan we’re keep- the way.” It has been a balancing act for muscular body displays all of the tension of ing more to the clear, very reduced forms Porsche designers—and it is executed to a jungle cat about to pounce: provocatively, of our sports cars.” Its 911 bloodlines are perfection. playfully irting with the dynamism of the unmistakable—visible in every ber of form, exing its powerful anks and lis- its being. e Macan shows in uncompromising some tendons. It displays an exciting new fashion that there is no contradiction be- ash of muscle that dees any temptation In front, the emphasis is on the wings tween sportiness and comfort, function- to compare it with the bigger Porsche SUV. and the air intake that is no conventional ality and elegance. It playfully combines radiator grill. From the side, the eye fol- seeming contradictions and draws strength “e Macan is not a miniature Cayenne,” lows the swift descent toward the rear and from them. It exceeds the demands that an Mauer explains. “at would imply that the very pronounced rear shoulders, end- SUV must satisfy, and does so naturally. Yet the two diered only in their dimensions. ing with the relatively at rear-end. As

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Michael Mauer describes it, “In terms of the form language, the Macan is not a typ- S ical SUV—they tend to be rather high-rid- ing and voluminous. Our solution is a lot atter, more like a coupe. e Macan P stands out with the best proportions in the segment, and is also clearly the sportiest option on the market.” O It is an everyday champion, composed, elegant, an eye-grabber that betrays a bit R of the glamour of its charismatic relatives. e taillights do indeed share the nar- rowness of those in the 911, albeit in the T three-dimensional style of the spectacular concept study of the Panamera Sport Tur- The steering wheel with the new spoke ismo. en there’s the vertical arrange- design is based on the ment of the front lights and the clamshell one in the 918 Spyder hood with its very subtle side seams. e super sports car; striking sideblades, which not only stretch the instruments are arrayed clearly the Macan visually but also, with dierent behind it. material options on oer, add an individ- ual touch. e result is a con dent beauty that is the crowning achievement of the compact SUV segment. It is a masterpiece that began some three years ago as a bold vision—with a simple pencil and a rst delicate line on a white sheet of paper.

“It began with the theme, the idea of it,” says Mitja Borkert, who, as the head of pre- development design, is responsible for the project. “en we created the proportions in a 1:1 scale plasticine model. en we went to the wind tunnel. Along with our

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Designs are often just dreams—at Porsche they become reality. The design drawing unmistakably shows a Porsche Macan. The tiger has asserted its character. LIGHT. NIMBUS.

colleagues from the production, chassis, hood, in one piece and with such quality become one. at’s due to things like how and engine departments, we slowly honed and precision—there’s nothing like it in an instrument is angled, or where the belt- in on the technical requirements, without the world. For me, that’s the pinnacle of line is.” e upper side of the dashboard THE OTHER HIGH losing sight of the desired design. Occa- engineering acumen and an element that is dominated—as is only appropriate for sionally there was a spirited tug-of-war be- you would otherwise nd only in a super a sports car from Porsche—by clean, re- tween the departments,” says Borkert, with sports car.” duced surfaces. a wink, “but in the end it led to the best re- PERFORMANCE TOOL sult, in typical Porsche fashion.” In the middle is the compass, to the left the three tubes with the rev-counter, speed- e clamshell hood was a special challenge e timeless beauty of the exterior is ometer, and onboard computer. In typical for the makers of the Macan. Made of a sin- matched by the SUV’s interior—an impres- Porsche fashion, the rev-counter forms MADE IN STUTTGART gle piece, it lends the compact SUV a won- sive stage for everyday utility, with enough the high point in the center. e Macan’s derfully owing silhouette, with the seams space for passengers, recreation, and func- sportiness becomes tangible in the steering an understated impression on the side. e tionality, and simultaneously housing the wheel: it’s inspired by the 918 Spyder. sculpture nds its nishing touch in the modern control center harnessing the forces handle-free rear end. ere, too, nothing of the new Porsche tiger. e impression is e Macan is, nally, an impeccable ride. interrupts the language of aesthetics; re- of a clean, purist environment. It is famil- Or in Mauer’s words, “A sporty vehicle that quired technology is hidden in re ned de- iar in the best sense. “Welcome home!” the comes across not as extremely aggressive tails: the push button for opening the tail- cockpit seems to whisper, enticing the driv- but as timelessly beautiful.” And the Macan gate is located in the rear wiper. It is a ne er with details whose appeal is immediate. doesn’t just cut a ne gure during the day. technical solution—and perhaps will be in Says Borkert, “I’m looking forward to hav- coming Porsche generations, as well? e rising center console and the logical ing one pass me on the autobahn at night function groups for buttons and switch- and watching those sleek taillights go, ac- Borkert says, “With every new model we es give you convenience and navigation at centuating the contours and stretching the strive to introduce innovations and raise your ngertips. “e Macan immediately anks.” e Macan is a tiger on the prowl, ROXXANE OFFICE desk luminaire, the high performance LED the quality yet another notch. With the gives you the feeling that you’re a part of whether in the “wild” or on roads. lighting tool designed and manufactured by Nimbus in Stuttgart. www.nimbus-lighting.com Macan, however, we’ve achieved an espe- the machine,” says Mauer. “Although, this cially large step in the evolutionary pro- being an SUV, you do sit higher than usual; MACAN CO2 emissions: 216 g/km to 159 g/km Visit our showrooms in Stuttgart, Cologne, Sydney, Shanghai, cess. Take the body design. is huge front you are in, not on, a Porsche. You instantly Fuel consumption (combined): 9.2 l/100 km to 6.1 l/100 km Zurich, Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam and Milan.

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