Red Details And Performance Add-Ons Define A New Flagship Porsche Macan

Well, Porsche has been busy. As well as the new 911 Carrera T, we’ve caught wind of a new Macan with a name almost as massive as its power output. Welcome to the 434bhp Porsche Macan Turbo Exclusive Performance Edition.

Based on the Macan Turbo with Performance Package, it uses that car’s uprated 3.6-litre twin-turbo V6 and has the same output. That’s 40bhp more than the standard Macan Turbo has, if you’re wondering.

The 14-syllable model is good for a 0-62mph launch in 4.4 seconds and tops out at 169mph, mainly because its SUV body is about as aerodynamic as a fridge. Overtaking pace is handy, with 50-75mph taking 2.9 seconds.

If we’re honest, though, the main news is on the aesthetics front. It has the Turbo’s 21-inch 911 Turbo Design alloys, plus LED headlights and subtle body kit. Carmine Red details on the PorMaTurExPerEd’s front and rear bumpers set it apart, as well as a red ‘Macan Turbo’ logo.

As standard the model comes with the 15mm lower suspension setup as part of the Porsche Performance Package, plus Porsche Active Suspension Management, the Sport Chrono Package and the sports exhaust.

Fuel economy, not that you’d care, is about 29mpg. The price for all this barnstorming SUV silliness starts from £86,267 in Britain. Just the £22,000 or so more expensive than a regular Macan Turbo, then…