Porsche Macan T Release Date This Spring, 261 HP Specs
The Porsche Macan T is the first SUV to feature the “T” badge with sporty styling, greater agility, and specs of 261 horsepower. The letter T stands for “Touring” and identifies models that offer an especially authentic driving experience thanks to precise tuning, exclusive equipment and efficient engines. The 2023 Macan T price has not been announced but it will slot between the Macan and the Macan S. It has a release date of this spring.
Agility
The two-liter, four-cylinder turbo engine of the Porsche Macan T combines great agility, low weight and a compact design. This creates a package that offers an ideal balance of weight and performance. Compared to the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine in the Macan S and GTS models, the powertrain in the Macan T weighs 129 lbs. less on the front axle. This gives the Macan T particularly nimble handling and optimal cornering ability.
Performance Specs
The engine in the 2023 Porsche Macan T produces specs of 261 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. It is coupled with a quick shifting seven-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK) and the Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system. The Sport Chrono Package is fitted as standard on the Macan T, helping it accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and reach a top track speed of 144 mph.
Chassis
The Macan T will feature the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) included in its price. The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) has also been adapted to suit spirited driving demands of the Macan T and has been specifically tuned with a bias of power distribution to the rear axle. This helps the Macan T accelerate out of corners even more assertively.
In addition, the Macan T is fitted with model-specific anti-roll bars which have been stiffened to further decrease body roll and increase handling sharpness of the vehicle. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+), which has been adapted to agile characteristics of the T model, can also be added as an option to further sharpen the driving dynamics.
Styling
Design elements painted in Agate Grey Metallic on the front, side and rear of the Porsche Macan T differentiate the vehicle from other derivatives in the model range. The exclusive contrast color is found on the front trim, exterior mirrors, side blades, roof spoiler and rear logos. Sport tailpipes and side window surrounds in high gloss black are standard and the side blades feature the ‘Macan T’ logo in black.
A set of 20-inch Macan S design wheels, available exclusively on this variant in dark titanium and one size up from the wheels on the regular Macan (19-inch), come as standard. Lastly, customers can choose from a range of 13 standard, metallic or special colors for the exterior.
Interior
The interior of the Macan T features eight-way electrically adjustable heated sports seats with exclusive upholstery as standard. The centers of the front seats and the outer rear seats are fitted with the Sport-Tex Stripe pattern and the front headrests each have an embossed Porsche crest. The contrasting color from the exterior also continues inside the vehicle in the form of decorative silver stitching on the seats, headrests and steering wheel.
A multifunction heated GT sport steering wheel, the Sport Chrono stopwatch in the upper part of the dashboard, and door sill guards in black aluminum with an embossed Macan T logo are included as standard as well.
Price and Release Date
The 2023 Porsche Macan T price has not been revealed as of yet. However, it has release date of this spring. Expect its price to be in the $60K range.
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