GTS! These are three letters that have enjoyed a special reputation among Porsche enthusiasts ever since the 904 Carrera GTS of 1963.
For the first time, an all-electric Macan now bears this iconic initialism. This latest addition to the electric SUV model line offers outstanding driving dynamics and exceptional acceleration figures: the sprint from 0-100 km/h takes just 3.8 seconds, reaching 200 km/h in 13.3 seconds, and with a top speed limited to 250 km/h.
Like the Macan Turbo, the Macan GTS features the most powerful rear-axle electric motor in the model series. The power unit measures 230 millimetres in diameter, has an active length of 210 mm, and features a highly efficient 900-amp silicon carbide (SiC) pulse inverter.
In the Macan GTS, it delivers 516 PS in combination with the electric motor on the front axle, rising to 571 PS of overboost power with Launch Control, and a maximum torque of 955 Nm.
As with the Macan Turbo, the transmission, which features a ratio of 9.0:1, is specially designed to withstand the enormous torque of the performance models. The Macan GTS offers a combined WLTP range of up to 586 kilometres. At a suitable fast-charging station, the 100 kWh high-voltage battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 21 minutes, with a peak charging capacity of 270 kW.
The Sport Chrono Package is fitted as standard and has been expanded to include the track mode familiar from the Taycan, which prepares the car for particularly high-performance driving. The mode increases the level of battery cooling, minimising power loss caused by heat build-up (also known as the derating effect), resulting in noticeably improved performance under sustained load.
For the interior of the Macan GTS features extended Race-Tex upholstery with elements finished in black smooth leather. Race-Tex is featured on the heated multifunction GT Sports steering wheel, the armrests of the centre console and door panels, and the dashboard. The centre panels of the adaptive 18-way adjustable Sports Seats are also upholstered in Race-Tex, while the seat bolsters and headrests are finished in smooth leather.
For the first time on the Macan Electric, the optional GTS Interior Package allows colour coordination between the exterior and interior. To match the corresponding exterior paint colours, the package is available in Carmine Red, Slate Grey Neo or Lugano Blue. The contrasting decorative stitching on the seats, steering wheel, door panels and upper part of the dashboard are finished in the respective colour, as are the seat belts and the ‘GTS’ lettering on the seats. The steering wheel also features a badge with colour-matched ‘GTS’ lettering. The package also includes the Carbon Interior Package, adding carbon-fibre trim to the steering wheel, dashboard and door panels.
The GTS theme continues in the digital cockpit. The car’s actual exterior colour is reflected in the 3D vehicle visualisation on the central display, and the instrument cluster features ‘GTS’ lettering. Many of the functions of the equipped-as-standard Sport Chrono Package – such as lap timing, telemetry recording and sector analysis – can be accessed via the corresponding app in the central display.
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