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Old 08-16-2016, 03:42 PM
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Is a Macan S or even the 4cyl turbo version enough for towing say a aluminum open trailer with a 2300 lb integral type r racecar? My wife's Cayenne S is getting up there in mileage and she wants something smaller. Any issues? Mike
Old 08-16-2016, 09:19 PM
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Hi Mike. Cant speak to the 4 cyl; but for the S - See my posts in here: https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...eir-macan.html . Not much else to add except its been good for my ongoing but admittedly limited use.....
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It'll be fine. Guy here tows a vette with his Macan turbo on a feather lite. I'd get the s min.
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Just took possession of my Gts last night and was told 5400 pound capacity.I have not read manual to verify yet.
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Towing capacity was officially reduced from 5300lbs to 4400lbs some time ago. If you plan to keep the car for a long time, i wouldn't tow at close to that amount of weight due to the PDK transmission and its clutch engagement rather than a torque converter of a traditional automatic transmission.



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