SPYSHOTS: Porsche Macan GTS is middle of the pack

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A Porsche Macan GTS prototype has been caught completely undisguised by our European spies. The model is attempting to slot into the gap between the base S and the full-fanged tiger that is the Turbo.

In the past, the GTS moniker was used to distinguish slightly tweaked naturally-aspirated Porsches. But now that the entire Macan range is turbocharged, the middle-of-the-range SUV is set to also follow the forced-induction route.

This means that the Macan GTS will either utilise the 3.0 litre V6 engine of the S or the 3.6 litre of the Turbo, but tuned/detuned to produce a horsepower figure somewhere between the two (for comparison, the S makes do with 340 hp, while the Turbo gets the full 400 hp).

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Outside, the GTS is a dead ringer for the Turbo, with the larger air intakes with C-shaped inserts as well as the body-coloured rear valence. The only feature marking it out are the quad exhaust outlets, which are now circular like on the S, rather than the Turbo’s trapezoidal pipes.

The Porsche Macan GTS could make its introduction before the end of the year (Paris Motor Show, perhaps?). A Turbo S version is also set to follow.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Jaybond on Apr 03, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Porsche Macan (Tiger)- wong jowo porsche ki..

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  • roti canai (Member) on Apr 03, 2014 at 9:49 am

    most probably the 3.0 engine…hopefully with a manual like the original Cayenne GTS?

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  • HafizJoe Dorifuto on Apr 03, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Sepupu sepapak dengan AUDI Q3…Audi vs Porsche vs VW…

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  • Nabill on Apr 03, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Lools awesome…i gotta say it has that infinity fx37 look…low roof line…wide stance..but its a porsche…so great driving experiance is a given…n surprisingle,thy r always near the top in reliability surveys….now,which bank to rob?!?!

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  • I saw these 3 Porsche in Zurich, Switzerland 2 days ago.

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  • kami (Member) on Apr 03, 2014 at 11:33 am

    handsome car

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