Porsche Macan S Compact SUV Ceremoniously Unveiled

The much anticipated Porsche Macan compact SUV, the fifth model line for Porsche, was ceremoniously unveiled to a massive international audience during a press conference at the L.A. Convention Center in Petree Hall today. The Macan was the brightest but not the only highlight that Porsche brought to Los Angeles. The new 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, the Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S Executive, and the 918 Spyder also took a bow to the many journalists either as world premieres or North American debuts.

With the Macan, which comes in two models, Porsche has unmistakably created the first sports car in the fast-growing compact SUV segment. The Macan S, powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 340 hp, can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds. The Macan Turbos 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 produces 400 hp and makes the car sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

‘The Macan possesses all the qualities that have made compact SUVs so popular around the world: a practical, flexible interior; the visibility and sense of security that comes with extra ride height; and the ability to traverse rough roads with ease,â€œ said Matthias Mueller, President of the Executive Board of Porsche AG. â€œThe Macan’s agility, grip and steering precision are easily the best in class and the 400-horsepower Macan Turbo is certainly the most powerful in its segment’, he added.

The 2015 Porsche Macan models will arrive at U.S. dealerships in late spring of next year, with pricing set at $49,900 for the Macan S and $72,300 for the Macan Turbo.

Additional world debuts for Porsche include the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet models, which can reach a top track speed of 195 mph and are listed at $160,700 and $193,900, respectively. The cars reach dealers in early 2014. The top-of-the-range Porsche Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S Executive models are also on display in Petree Hall, following their world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier today. The Panamera Turbo S and Turbo S Executive models are priced at $180,300 and $200,500 respectively and arrive in early 2014 as well.

The plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder also makes its auto show debut in North America, offering an unprecedented combination of performance and efficiency. With the 887-hp output of a super sports car, and the virtually silent propulsion of an electric vehicle, the model can sprint from zero to 60 mph in less than 2.8 seconds. First deliveries will take place in the first quarter of 2014.

In conjunction with the L.A. Auto Show, Porsche is proud to sponsor the Connected Car Expo for automotive and technology companies who are shaping current innovations and designing the future of the connected car space. Through this sponsorship, Porsche is providing complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi to all media during press days.

The first Porsche in the compact SUV segment: Macan

As the first Porsche in the compact SUV segment, the Macan will set new standards in terms of dynamic performance, on pavement and on trails. This is because the Macan features the standard handling characteristics that Porsche has instilled from the beginning. The sporty DNA of the Macan, as with all Porsche vehicles, is immediately recognizable, with several design elements being taken from other Porsche sports cars and then enhanced

for the Macan. It is therefore clear to see from first glance: the Porsche Macan is the first compact SUV that is also a sports car.

The vehicle is available in two versions. Common features include standard active all-wheel drive and the Porsche PDK double-clutch transmission. The body conceals highly efficient six-cylinder engines, which provide dynamic power while achieving favorable fuel consumption: the Macan S is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 twin turbo engine that delivers 340 hp and

accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds (5.0 seconds with the Sport Chrono package).The 3.6 liter V6 twin turbo engine in the Macan Turbo produces 400 hp and accelerates the vehicle to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds (4.4 seconds with Sport Chrono package).

Powerful, Efficient, and Wonderfully Open – the New 911 Turbo Cabriolet Models Porsche is adding two new models to the 911 range: the 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. These new models combine the dynamic range of the new 911 Turbo models with the driving pleasure offered by an open-top sports car. 50 years after the 911 made its debut, and coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, the open-top versions of the 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S make their global debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on November 20, 2013. By adding the two new 911 Turbo models into the mix, Porsche is doubling its offering of top-of-the-range Turbo models to four versions.

In extending the range, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet deliver the same blend of sporty dynamism, performance and efficiency offered by the Coupe model unveiled a few months ago. The twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine delivers 520 hp in the

open-top 911 Turbo and 560 hp in the S model. The cars accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.3 and 3.1 seconds respectively, reaching a top track speed of up to 195 mph. When compared against the respective predecessor models, the new 911 Turbo Cabriolets de liver 30 more horsepower and are 0.2 seconds faster in terms of their standard acceleration. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet U.S. EPA estimated fuel consumption

ratings are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. New Top Model in the Model Range: the Porsche Panamera Turbo S The Porsche Panamera Turbo S and Panamera Turbo S Executive models will also be on display shortly after their world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show the same day. The Turbo S

models are the fastest, most powerful, and most luxurious models in the Panamera range, offering power output of 570 hp and a top track speed of 192 mph, plus a particularly ex – tensive range of technology and luxury features. For the first time ever, an Executive version of the Panamera Turbo S is available with a wheelbase that is extended by 5.9 inches.