The Porsche Macan / World premiere for the compact SUV from Porsche

Stuttgart (ots) -

- Pictures are available at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/9820 -

Porsche is expanding its range to include a whole new class of
vehicle. The Macan is the first Porsche model to break into the
compact SUV segment and is poised to set new standards in the field
of driving dynamics and enjoyment - on both paved streets uneven
terrain. The Macan combines the typical handling characteristics that
Porsche has represented right from the outset: maximum acceleration
and braking values, vast engine power, extreme agility and optimum
steering precision. What's more, all of these features are teamed
with a high level of comfort and everyday suitability. The sporty DNA
of the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is also immediately
recognizable in the design. The Sports Utility Vehicle is unrivalled
in its flat and broad profile on the road. The wraparound bonnet and
gently sloping roof line accentuate the overall impression of sporty
elegance and powerful dynamics. Many of the design elements have been
taken from other Porsche sports cars and enhanced for the Macan,
making it clear to see from the very first glance that the Porsche
Macan heralds the first sports car in the compact SUV segment. The
Macan is "Made in Germany", produced at the Leipzig plant. Porsche
has invested 500 million euro in the plant and has established an
entire production line there. The line is set up to produce around
50,000 vehicles per year - all manufactured with the utmost precision
and to the highest level of quality. Just what you would expect from
Porsche.

Its name comes from the Indonesian word for tiger. And the Macan
really does live up to its name: powerful and ready to pounce at any
time, yet light-footed and tenacious on off-road terrain. The latest
stage of evolution of the all-wheel drive - known as Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) - has produced one of the world's most powerful
drive systems. In launching the Macan, Porsche now offers sporty
all-wheel-drive vehicles across an unprecedented range.

Three models comprise the Macan product range at market launch. As
the top model in the Macan model line, the Macan Turbo (1) is set to
be the most powerful vehicle in the compact SUV segment. The
3.6-litre V6 biturbo engine achieves an unrivalled 400 bhp (294 kW)
and catapults the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The
Macan S (2) is equipped with a 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine delivering
340 bhp (250 kW) and also features an active all-wheel drive. This
all-wheel drive is fitted on all Macan models. The Macan S Diesel (3)
with its 258 bhp (190 kW) engine is the economical long-distance
runner of the three Macan models.

Note: Photos are available to accredited journalists from the
Porsche press database online at https://presse.porsche.de.

1) Macan Turbo*: urban fuel consumption 11.8 - 11.5 litres/100 km;
extra-urban fuel consumption 7.8 - 7.5 litres/100 km; combined fuel
consumption 9.2 - 8.9 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 216 - 208 g/km

2) Macan S*: urban fuel consumption 11.6 - 11.3 litres/100 km; extra-
urban fuel consumption 7.6 - 7.3 litres/100 km; combined fuel
consumption 9.0 - 8.7 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 212 - 204 g/km

3) Macan S Diesel*: urban fuel consumption 6.9 - 6.7 litres/100 km;
extra-urban fuel consumption 5.9 - 5.7 litres/100 km; combined fuel
consumption 6.3 - 6.1 litres/100 km; CO2 emissions 164 - 159 g/km

*) Versatility depending on the tyre set used

Contact:
Public Relations and Press
Manager Product Press
Thomas Hagg
Telephone: +49 (0)711 911 - 24542
Email: thomas.hagg@porsche.de