Porsche has provided official details on its new entry-level four-cylinder petrol-powered version of the Porsche Macan, which will be available in the UK on special order.
The new Macan, seen at the Beijing motor show, runs parent company Volkswagen’s EA888 engine – as used by a wide range of models from Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Seat, making it the first Porsche model since the 968 to use four-cylinder power.
The turbocharged 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder direct injection unit, boasting the same state of tune found on the VW Golf GTI Performance Package, develops 234bhp and 258lb ft of torque between 1500-4500rpm. Porsche claims the new model will return 37.6mpg on a combined cycle.
By comparison, the turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 powered Macan S possesses 335bhp and 339lb ft.
For Asian markets, the Macan’s four-cylinder engine is mated to a standard seven-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox boasting remote steering wheel shift paddles.
Porsche claims an official 0-62mph time for the Macan of 6.9sec, an in-gear 50-75mph split of 5.1sec and a 139mph top speed. The Macan is visually distinguished by standard 18-inch wheels and twin trapezoidal-shaped tail pipes.
The entry-level Macan is available to order now at a price of £40,276, with only low volumes destined for the UK.
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Additional reporting by Darren Moss
