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The chassis components, tuning, weight distribution, and
brakes allow the Macan to take on an exclusive position as
the sports car in its class. No other vehicle in this market
segment can drive on asphalt with such precision and
stability, even at high speeds. The road performance of
the Macan has also been enhanced by its off-road abilities.
Overall, the features of the Macan fulfill the exacting
requirements of many SUV customers, i.e., perfect per-
formance on the road plus the special reserve capabilities
embodied by all-wheel drive and off-road performance. An
air suspension system is optionally available and is exclu-
sive to the Macan in its segment. It satisfies the highest
demands for comfort, sportiness and performance, and
puts the vehicle in pole position in comparison to every
other chassis design.
Active all-wheel drive is part of the Porsche Traction
Management (PTM) system and comes as standard for
all Macan models. Together with the other elements of
the system – the Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) – the all-wheel drive delivers
traction and safety. Thanks to the electronically controlled
multiplate clutch, the all-wheel drive system is one of the
most responsive on the market and underpins the sports
car characteristics of the Macan. The rear axle is always
driven, while the front axle receives up to 100 percent
of its drive torque from the rear axle, with the torque de-
pending on the locking ratio of the electronically controlled
multiplate clutch. The interplay of all systems secures the
appropriate distribution of power for excellent propulsion in
every driving situation: As a result, the new Porsche Trac-
tion Management (PTM) system not only offers advantages
in terms of traction and safety, but also supports agile driv-
ing behavior for enhanced handling and better dynamism in
the Macan.
In January 2014, Porsche presented the new 911 Targa to
the public at the North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS) in Detroit. It combines the classic Targa concept
with state-of-the-art roof technology. Just like the original
Targa, the new model features the characteristic wide bar
in place of the B-pillars, a movable roof section above the
front seats and a wraparound rear window with no C-pillar.
However, in a departure from the classic models, the roof
segment on the new Targa can be opened and closed at
the push of a button. The new Targa generation will go on
the market in two variants, exclusively with all-wheel drive.
The beating heart of the 911 Targa 4 is a 3.4 liter 350 hp
Boxer engine. The top model in the series is the 911 Targa 4S
which boasts 400 hp.
Higher research and development costs
In the fiscal year 2013, the research costs and non-
capitali zed development costs (excluding amortization and
depreciation) of the Porsche AG group came to 762 million
euro (prior year: 633 million euro). Development costs
totaling 815 million euro were capitalized (prior year:
676 million euro). Research and development costs (exclud-
ing amortization and depreciation) totaled 1.58 billion euro
(prior year: 1.31 billion euro). The capitalization ratio in the
fiscal year 2013 remained unchanged at 52 percent.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
IN BILLION EURO
2011 2012
1.05
1.31
1.58
2013
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT // 049