Performance Review: Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Macan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Porsche Macan has a 2997cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Macan shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Macan's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1865 kgs (4111 lbs) this makes the Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Macan shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 2997cc 24V V6 engine produces 335 bhp (249 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V6 throws out 339 lb-ft (459.6 Nm) @ 1450 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (317 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Macan you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1967 Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v (204.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Macan.

The Porsche Macan has a Power to weight ratio of 179.6 bhp per ton and 181.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Macan competing with the 1967 Aston-Martin DBS Vantage Coupe 4.0 12v (204.6 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (204.4 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Macan generating around 181.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Chrysler 300 c 5.7 V8 (206.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes C Class 43 AMG Coupe (206.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 M50d 3.0 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Macan and the 1992 BMW 8 Series 850 CSi 5.6 V12 E31

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Macan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.06 secs @ 97.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1992 BMW 8 Series 850 CSi 5.6 V12 E31 (14.00 secs), the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne Speed 6.8 V8 Turbo (14.00 secs), and the 2003 Ford Mustang Mach 1 (14.01 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 158mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Macan equals the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo then how about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph), the 1995 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 Turbo Cup (169 mph), or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph).

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