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Porsche’s Macan Turbo now with 323kW and 550Nm

The 2020 Macan Turbo uses a twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 that develops 323kW and 550Nm of torque, which is 10% more than the previous Macan Turbo.

Porsche’s Macan Turbo now with 323kW and 550Nm
Porsche’s Macan Turbo now with 323kW and 550Nm — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Earlier this year Porsche introduced the entry-level four-cylinder turbocharged petrol Macan, followed a few months later by the mid-spec S, featuring a new 2.9-litre turbocharged V6.

Now it’s the turn of the fastest Macan of the lot – the Macan Turbo.

The 2020 Macan Turbo uses a twin-turbo 2.9-litre V6 that develops 323kW and 550Nm of torque, which is 10% more than the previous Macan Turbo.

It’s mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that enables it to sprint to 100km/h in just 4.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 270km/h.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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