Performance Review: Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Macan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Macan 3.6 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 3605cc 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 1925 kgs (4243 lbs) this makes the Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Macan shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 3605cc 24V V6 engine produces 395 bhp (294 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V6 throws out 406 lb-ft (550.4 Nm) @ 1350 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 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 1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge 6.5L V8 (230.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Macan.

The Porsche Macan has a Power to weight ratio of 205.1 bhp per ton and 210.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Macan competing with the 1969 Pontiac GTO The Judge 6.5L V8 (230.1 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio MC 4.7 V8 (230.1 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 210.9 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 1998 Ferrari 465 M GT (235.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti F1 (235.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this made the Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs). This Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo is also faster than the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the and the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Macan and the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Macan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.44 secs @ 101.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport (13.38 secs), the 2007 Toyota Aurion TRD 3.5 V6 Supercharged (13.38 secs), and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (13.38 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo has a maximum speed of 165mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Macan equals the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Porsche Macan 3.6 Turbo then how about the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (176 mph), or the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 V8 (176 mph).

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