The folks at Autocar are reporting that Porsche may produce a performance version of the soon-to-be-released Macan. The supposed Macan Turbo could produce as much as 370hp with a new V6 engine. The article hints at a 3.0L borrowing many parts from the 3.6L out of the Panamera and Cayenne. Rumored torque output would be around 400 lb-ft.
Autocar also speculated that the Macan would be available in both automatic and manual flavors both with seven gears. This means that Porsche may be putting their newly released seven gear box in an SUV which is interesting. I would assume it would be decently modified to work with the all-wheel drive system of the Macan after being taken from the rear drive 911.
It is hard to predict the specs for this car. We barely know what it looks like with only a drawing at the moment. However, look for the Macan to release in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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