Someone has now corrected me and said the difference is actually 95kg!!GMAN75 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:49 pmI can see where you're possibly going with this, but it doesn't take 100hp to shift 50kg! The performance differential of the two, including on the track, is stark.nozydog wrote: ↑Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:40 pmNot sure why you think this.... 245hp isn't a low powered car, just not quite as quick as the V6 Macan S. And 'sporty' driving is more about agility than outright power! In fact, having the lighter lump up front should actually make for sharper turn in and less 'dive' on braking!! I've been told the 2.0L engine is around 50kg lighter! Try picking up a box weighing that much... I very much doubt you'd be able to!!Teids86 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:05 pmGiven that I have ordered the new 2.0t, I don t think that It will give me the ability to adopt a sporty driving style justifying pasm
Air suspension looks interesting but a pretty expensive option... I reside in Switzerland and roads are pretty good around here. I will be able to try the new Macan as of next week and I have until beginning of jan to make any modifications.
I am tossing up between the 2.0L and the V6 S and apart from the sound, I'm thinking the lighter engined car may be more fun to drive!
But yes, obviously the straight line performance will be noticeable (though only stark when you floor the throttle!!) I never suggested the 4 pot would be as quick, but as most Macans bought will simply be daily drivers, spending much of their time in the daily commute, is that extra 100hp necessary! What I’m saying is for me at least, the agility & turn-in is more important than straight line pace and most enthusiasts will agree with this!! 95kg less weight up front is bound to make for noticeably sharper turn-in and a more agile drive! And how many Macans will ever see a track really!?
I totally get that most Porsche enthusiasts (rather than badge buyers) will want the 6 pot and knowing me I may well go that way, but I currently drive a 340i 6 pot and I only use the top end of the power band less than 1% of the time!
I guess it depends what you call a ‘fun’ car, is it one that’s very fast in a straight line or one that just handles that bit more sharply.... I’d go with the latter, but it’s horses for courses!