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The Macan T now complements the successful model series from Porsche. This is the first time a four-door sports car has been given the special abbreviation previously reserved for the 911 and 718 models. The letter T has stood for a special form of sportiness at Porsche since the 1960s. It stands for "Touring" and marks models that offer a particularly puristic driving experience with targeted tuning, exclusive equipment and slim engines. True to the spirit of the Porsche 911 T from 1968, the new Macan T has a particularly dynamic set-up and a lightweight two-liter turbo engine, combined with a sporty appearance and sporty standard equipment. With this concept, the T finds its place between the Macan and the Macan S.
Lightweight for agile performance
The two-liter turbo in-line four-cylinder in the Macan T combines high agility, low weight and a compact design in a package that represents an ideal balance of performance and weight. Compared to the 2,9-litre V6 biturbo engine in the Macan S and GTS, the drive in the Macan T weighs 58,8 kilograms less on the front axle. This enables high starting performance and optimal cornering characteristics. The output of 195 kW (265 hp) and the torque of 400 Newton meters match the puristic vehicle concept and ensure great driving pleasure. As is generally the case with the Macan, the engine is coupled to a fast-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and to the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system. A wide torque plateau delivers agile propulsion in all driving situations. With the standard Sport Chrono Package including mode switch and Sport Response button on the steering wheel, the Macan T accelerates to 6,2 km/h in 100 seconds and reaches a top speed of 232 km/h.
Specially tuned chassis with lowering
Exclusively for the Macan T, Porsche combines the steel chassis with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard with a lowering of the body by 15 millimeters. With stiffer stabilizers on the front axle and an optimized tuning, it harmonises perfectly with the vehicle and drive. It enables particularly direct steering behavior and agile handling. The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) has also been adapted to the active driving requirements of the Macan T and designed to be particularly rear-heavy. Adaptive air suspension with PASM and a further 10 millimeters lowering is available as an option – a first for Macan models with four cylinders. The Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), which is also available as an option, has also been adapted to the dynamic characteristics of the T and further sharpens the driving dynamics.
Exclusive details on the exterior and interior
Visually, the Macan T sets itself apart from other Macan models with elements painted in agate gray metallic on the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. The exclusive contrasting color can be found on the painted front panel, exterior mirrors, side blades, roof spoiler and the lettering on the rear. Sports tailpipes and side window strips painted in glossy black are also standard. The "Macan T" lettering can be read in black on the side blades. The Macan T comes ex works on 20-inch Macan S wheels – designed exclusively in dark titanium. You can choose from 13 solid, metallic and special colors for the exterior paintwork. The interior of the Macan T also offers a distinctive ambience. The standard heated sports seats with electric eight-way adjustment have exclusive covers based on the black leather package. The seat centers on the front seats and the outer rear seats feature the Sport-Tex Stripe pattern. There is an embossed Porsche crest on the front headrests. Decorative stitching in silver on the seats, headrests and steering wheel continues the contrasting color scheme of the exterior in the interior.
The standard scope also includes the multifunction GT sports steering wheel including steering wheel heating and the Sport Chrono stopwatch in the upper part of the dashboard. The door sill finishers come in black aluminum ex works and bear Macan T lettering. Options include the multifunction GT sports steering wheel in Race-Tex with a carbon cover and an ionizer. The Macan T also benefits from all the innovations of the model generation revised in summer 2021. These include the new center console with high-quality glass optics and a touch-sensitive surface as well as fully networked Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10,9-inch touchscreen and online navigation as standard.
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