Base Macan POV. Looks pretty good to me
Wheels 20’s or 21’s
In real-world UK driving, our wheel size and suspension choices likely have a bigger impact than engine choice.
Many people like to point out that you're driving a 'lesser' model than they are. At the end of day, remember there's someone else out there saying the same about your car.
Many people like to point out that you're driving a 'lesser' model than they are. At the end of day, remember there's someone else out there saying the same about your car.
Current - Macan III GTS
Previous - Macan II GTS, Macan I GTS
Previous - Macan II GTS, Macan I GTS
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Looks to have plenty enough poke for my needs. The purists scoffed at the 4 cylinder 718 2.0 but I found that it was bloody fast and I rarely had the opportunity to explore the upper end of its power range.
2021. Macan 2.0 Gentian. 12/21
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
Macan 0-60 ( with Chrono ) 5.8 seconds
2021 Golf GTi 0-60, 5.6 seconds
So the comments about “struggling to overtake” seem a tad daft. Its 0.2 seconds slower ( and we know Porsche tend to under-quote their performance) 0-60 than a Golf GTi which is pretty much the flag bearer for hot hatches. Not seen many reviews that say the Golf GTi “struggles to overtake”.
2021 Golf GTi 0-60, 5.6 seconds
So the comments about “struggling to overtake” seem a tad daft. Its 0.2 seconds slower ( and we know Porsche tend to under-quote their performance) 0-60 than a Golf GTi which is pretty much the flag bearer for hot hatches. Not seen many reviews that say the Golf GTi “struggles to overtake”.
How many of us are at a standstill and need to get to 60mph in the quickest time possible? How many of us, regardless of what we drive, wish they had an extra half second knocked off the 0-60 time? How many of us struggle to overtake? Yes, I'm bearing in mind this is a Porsche forum!
Current - Macan III GTS
Previous - Macan II GTS, Macan I GTS
Previous - Macan II GTS, Macan I GTS
Its a bit like launch control. Sounds fantastic but you’d feel a bit of a knob using it at the traffic lights. I suspect its one of those things that will get used once or twice when showing the car off to friends and then again when the car is sold in 10 years time, lowered, 23” spinners added and bought by a yooof. So basically all the stuff I would have done 35 years ago, but not now.PaulR wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:16 pm How many of us are at a standstill and need to get to 60mph in the quickest time possible? How many of us, regardless of what we drive, wish they had an extra half second knocked off the 0-60 time? How many of us struggle to overtake? Yes, I'm bearing in mind this is a Porsche forum!
Never used itOmniCognateSnr wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:24 pmIts a bit like launch control. Sounds fantastic but you’d feel a bit of a knob using it at the traffic lights. I suspect its one of those things that will get used once or twice when showing the car off to friends and then again when the car is sold in 10 years time, lowered, 23” spinners added and bought by a yooof. So basically all the stuff I would have done 35 years ago, but not now.PaulR wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:16 pm How many of us are at a standstill and need to get to 60mph in the quickest time possible? How many of us, regardless of what we drive, wish they had an extra half second knocked off the 0-60 time? How many of us struggle to overtake? Yes, I'm bearing in mind this is a Porsche forum!
On order
GT4 RS
Current
992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
981 Boxster S
GT4 RS
Current
992 S
Macan.2 S
928S4
Modified Lotus Exige V6
Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
981 Boxster S
Never used it on previous Porsche’s but the squatting that a Macan appears to do when used means I will certainly try it when my car arrives (eventually)
2022 GTS order cancelled
2023 718 Spyder order cancelled
Gone rogue and bought an Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
2023 718 Spyder order cancelled
Gone rogue and bought an Aston Martin V12 Vantage S
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I never used launch control on my Boxster T but had fun with launch control with a Macan at Silverstone PEC.
2021. Macan 2.0 Gentian. 12/21
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
2019. 718 Boxster T Carrara white.
2018. Macan SD Volcano.
2005. 987.1 Boxster S. Black.
2015 . Macan SD . Agate grey.
2014. Macan SD . Jet black.
2012. 981 Boxster PDK . Agate.
2010. 987.2 Cayman PDK. Aqua.
It is not the 0-60 time that matters it is the in gear acceleration and in particular the pickup.OmniCognateSnr wrote: ↑Wed Nov 03, 2021 3:13 pm Macan 0-60 ( with Chrono ) 5.8 seconds
2021 Golf GTi 0-60, 5.6 seconds
So the comments about “struggling to overtake” seem a tad daft. Its 0.2 seconds slower ( and we know Porsche tend to under-quote their performance) 0-60 than a Golf GTi which is pretty much the flag bearer for hot hatches. Not seen many reviews that say the Golf GTi “struggles to overtake”.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
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