Automobiles Review

Tag: Macan

  • Porsche Macan SUV To Make Official World Debut At LA Auto Show

    Porsche-Macan-THUMBAt the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show which will start on 20th of November, the luxury brand Porsche will make two world premieres and three North American debuts. For this occasion, the company is releasing the first teaser image of the much anticipated Porsche Macan compact SUV, which is automaker’s fifth model line.

    Other debuts include the 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet models, which show astonishing acceleration time of 3.3 and 3.1 seconds respectively, from zero to 100 km/h. Their top speed is 195 mph.

    The Porsche 918 Spyder is going to be shown for the first time in North America at the Auto Show as well. This is a plug-in hybrid super sports car that is destined to be a high-performance hybrid, and offers an unprecedented combination of performance by combining the 887 hp (652 kW) output of a super sports car and the silent propulsion of an electric vehicle.

    The acceleration time here is estimated at 2.8 seconds for the sprint from standstill to 100 km/h. As a hybrid this car also offers extraordinary low fuel consumption.

    At last, also on display will be Porsche Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S Executive models. The Turbo S models are the fastest, most powerful and most luxurious models in the Panamera range.

    They have a power output of 570 hp (416 kW) and a top track speed of 192 mph. The models also include wide range of technology and luxury features. For the first time the Executive version will be available with a wheelbase that is extended by 5.9 inches.

    httpv://youtu.be/tMKAF7xq6Po

    2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
    2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
    2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
    2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
    2014 Porsche 918 Spyder
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
    2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

    Video Source: YouTube

    Source: Porsche

  • 2014 Porsche Macan – Production Ready [images]

    Porsche has published several images of the production ready version of 2014 Macan. The small “Cayenne” will make its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

    The exterior features include an aggressive front fascia, a sloping roofline and LED-infused headlights. There is also a tailgate-mounted spoiler and roughly shaped bodywork.

    The engine range includes a 3.0 liter twin-turbocharged V6 and a 3.6 liter twin-turbocharged V6 – 395HP (294 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. The entry-level model will get a 3.0 liter V6 diesel with 254HP (189 kW). The engines will be connected to manual or PDK gearboxes sending power to an AWD system.

    2014 Porsche Macan is expected to hit the market in the end of this year with pricing of around $52,000.

    Source: Porsche

  • 2013 Porsche Macan and Cayman Spotted in Germany [VIDEO]

    Porsche-THUMBExclusive news from the streets of Germany! The new Porsche models Macan and Cayman have been spotted and even more – the happening was captured in footages which you can view below.

    The first video here is of the luxury SUV Macan, which is going to share the same architecture with the Audi Q5 (in case it does look familiar). This is the first model of the brand with 4-cyllinder aggregate, after the appearance of the 924, 944 и 968 models back in the days.
    In addition, the Macan will be wider and shorter than the famous Audi SUV and will get unique styling. Thee model will be probably powered by the turbocharged 2.0-liter four with around 237 hp (174 kW) or the supercharged V-6 engine which produces 288 hp (212 kW).

    httpv://youtu.be/O_f2DXqkCpE

    The second video gives very clear picture about the interior of the facelifted Cayman. The vehicle has the same panel as the one of the new Boxter Roadster, which was officially launche earlier this year.

    The base model of the Cayman is probably going to get the 265-horsepower (195 kW) from ts 2.7-liter flat-six engine. It is also rumored that it is going to include dual center tailpipes and larger front air intakes.

    Another option for the engine is the 3.4-liter boxer-six making 315 horsepower (232 kW); but probably it will go on the S variant. 2013 Cayman will make its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show.

    httpv://youtu.be/vDMxYqV0JZQ
    Video Source: YouTube

  • 2013 Porsche Macan [sketch]

    Porsche has announced that they will put in production a new sports car in the SUV segment. It is called Macan, which is derived from the Indonesian word for tiger. The vehicle combines power, fascination and dynamics – core characteristics of this new all-terrain car.

    “The Macan combines all sports car characteristics with the benefits of an SUV and is a genuine Porsche”, commented Bernhard Maier, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing of Porsche AG.

    “The name of a new Porsche has to fit with the brand, sound good in very many languages and dialects and evoke positive associations.”, he added.

    The new car will start coming off the production lines at the Porsche factory in Leipzig, Saxony, in 2013.

    Porsche names have an indelible connection with the corresponding model and its characteristics: the name Boxster describes the combination of ‘boxer’ engine and ‘roadster’, Cayenne stands for sharpness, the Cayman is snappy and agile and a Panamera is more than a Gran Turismo, capable also of winning the Carrera Panamericana long-distance race.

    2013 Porsche Macan sketch
    2013 Porsche Macan sketch

    Source: Porsche