Porsche has designated their new sports utility vehicle, the Macan. Early reports had originally stated the vehicle would be named the Cajun. An interview last year with Volkswagen CEO mentioned that name designation to the media. This new vehicle is a smaller and lower version of the Cayenne. The Macan promises performance and versatility in a smaller SUV package.
The new Macan highlights the expanded efforts of Porsche to grow their line of vehicles further than the sports car market that serves the bulk of their sales. Porsche sports car enthusiasts are not thrilled with the idea of another non-sports vehicle from Porsche. The overall sentiment seems to be one of respect that Porsche has been able to successfully bridge the gap in the vehicle marketplace. Porsche has successfully shown that they have been able to maintain their core values on delivering sleek and fast vehicles while expanding into other models.
The Macan will deliver a smooth chassis that comes equipped with Porsche handling and engine capabilities. Porsche has repeatedly shown with their other non sports vehicle models that they have the drive and ability to set a new standard in SUV vehicles. Persistent rumors suggest that the Macan may have a hybrid model and a three door version eventually.
The Porsche 918 RSR is a mid engine two – seater coupe, which takes its design and look from the 918 Spyder. It features a fly wheel accumulator, which has been borrowed from the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, and offers a feature that stores energy when the car brakes, giving it a more explosive start when the gas pedal is pressed. The Porsche 918 RSR is an “experimental racing laboartory car,” which was originally introduced in the 2011 Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. The Porsche 918 RSR offers great looks, which are mimiced from the 918 Spyder, and has the 911 GT3 R engine, which is based off a prototypical race car, in an effort to emulate the 1971 Posche 917 short – tail coupe.
The Porsche 918 RSR is basically the racing version of the 918 Spyder, and has been fitted with flip up doors, carbon fiber body panels, and offers a roof mounted air intake. The Porsche 918 RSR has been painted in a liquid metal chrome blue color, and has stripes down the side of the body, and has the number 22 on the doors, which are in homage to Martini-liveried Porsche 917, which took over the 24 hour race in 1971, the Hours of Le Mans.
