2019 Macan shown at Paris Car Show
11-01-2018 | 10:36 PM
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It is a filter placed between the engine and the end of the exhaust system. As it forces exhaust gas to pass through tiny channels it increases back pressure, reducing power. What’s worse, as soot builds up on the filter, backpressure increases and power decreases.
I don’t know how Porsche’s (well, Audi's) gasoline filters will work, but my experience with diesel particle filters on two Audi cars is that they are a pain, especially if one uses the car mainly for short distances.
11-30-2018 | 03:58 PM
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let me revise that comparison
when I said Cherokee I meant Dodge Durango
Saw the rear end of the new Cayenne yesterday and today walked past a Dodge Durango and just shook my head in disgust. While the new corporate rear is just copying the same crap at least they didn’t do the stupid piano black center console in the new Macan. They got that right and after seeing the monstrosity called a 992 and it’s new interior as well as mis-matching front and rear ,both of which are ugly ,I am so happy I bought a 2017 Macan GTS and have a gorgeous 993 RS tribute.
It is a shame that neither a new current gen Macan GTS or a 991.2 will be available to me for a Leipzig delivery when I go to Berlin and Poland next fall
when I said Cherokee I meant Dodge Durango
Saw the rear end of the new Cayenne yesterday and today walked past a Dodge Durango and just shook my head in disgust. While the new corporate rear is just copying the same crap at least they didn’t do the stupid piano black center console in the new Macan. They got that right and after seeing the monstrosity called a 992 and it’s new interior as well as mis-matching front and rear ,both of which are ugly ,I am so happy I bought a 2017 Macan GTS and have a gorgeous 993 RS tribute.
It is a shame that neither a new current gen Macan GTS or a 991.2 will be available to me for a Leipzig delivery when I go to Berlin and Poland next fall
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11-30-2018 | 05:09 PM
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12-01-2018 | 10:51 AM
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Last edited by CarGuyNVA; 12-01-2018 at 10:54 AM. Reason: additional info
12-09-2018 | 06:21 PM
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Interesting, thanks. It didn’t really get into what impact it may have on performance/power output, and what measures may be taken by the manufacturer to offset that impact. Anyone know if this is really the sole reason for the reported lower power rating for the base 2019 Macan powertrain (and possibly others)?
Well. At least the particulate filter is also heavy. 😳
