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Porsche Macan S Diesel in the Works

by Gilles Olivier
2015 Porsche Macan
Photo: Porsche

Last week, it was announced that the Porsche Macan would be offered with four-cylinder engines, which will join the 340 horsepower 3.0-litre V6 biturbo and 400 horsepower 3.6-litre biturbo powerplants.

According to a report in the magazine Car and Driver, North Americans will also have the opportunity to purchase a diesel-powered Macan.

Porsche Macan Diesel S

North American markets will be offered a diesel engine version of the compact luxury SUV. It is a 3.0L V6 turbodiesel with 258 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque. It will be mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch PDK transmission. This model will be able to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.

According to the manufacturer, the Porsche Macan S diesel has a fuel consumption of only 6.3 L/100 km.

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