Porsche Macan Facelift To Get New V6 Engines

The new engines will replace the existing turbocharged 3.0- and 3.6-litre V6 petrol engines.

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The facelifted 2018 Porsche Macan will be getting the new range of turbocharged V6 direct-injection petrol engines. These engines have been recently launched with the second-generation Panamera in the global markets.

Porsche Macan Facelift To Get New V6 Engines

Jointly developed with Audi, the new engines will replace the existing turbocharged 3.0- and 3.6-litre V6 petrol engines. The new engines codenamed - KoVoMo - will come in two variants - 2.9-litre and 3.0-litre.

Porsche Macan Facelift To Get New V6 Engines

The new 3.0-litre, turbocharged, V6 engine is capable of producing 329hp and 450Nm of peak torque. On the other hand, the 2.9-litre turbocharged V6 engine churns out 440hpof power and a massive torque of 549Nm.

Porsche Macan Facelift To Get New V6 Engines

In our country, Porsche currently sells the Macan in three variants - two petrol and a diesel. The first petrol variant is the entry-level Macan with a 2.0 petrol engine capable of producing 252hp of power. On the other hand, the second one is found in the top-end Macan Turbo producing 400hp of power. The German carmaker only offers a diesel engine in the Macan S.

Porsche Macan Facelift To Get New V6 Engines

Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype of the facelifted Macan S globally. The car (as seen in the prototype) will feature tweaked front and rear bumpers for a muscular look with new air ducts. The headlights have also been upgraded with new LED-enhanced lens graphics while the clusters remain the same.

Porsche Macan Facelift To Get New V6 Engines

The facelifted Macan is expected to hit the Indian shores only after its international debut; and once launched internationally, the car will lock horns with the Jaguar F-Pace.

Porsche Macan Facelift To Get New V6 Engines

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Article Published On: Monday, February 13, 2017, 12:37 [IST]
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