Announced on 25 January 2024, the second-generation Macan marked a decisive break from the outgoing ICE model: it became Porsche's first all-electric SUV and the first Porsche production car assembled on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), co-developed with Audi. Production began at the Leipzig plant in May 2024, and the Turbo variant sits at the top of the range. Spark Model's 1:18 scale model car, produced under official Porsche Driver's Selection licence, documents this generational pivot in die-cast metal.
The Type XAB Macan Turbo rides on the PPE architecture — distinct from the J1 platform that underpins the Taycan — and shares its engineering with the Audi Q6 e-tron. Its 800 V, 100 kWh gross lithium-ion battery feeds dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors producing a peak 470 kW (639 PS) under Launch Control overboost. The result: 0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and a 260 km/h top speed from a 2,405 kg kerbweight. Standard specification includes air suspension, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and four-wheel steering — a comprehensive chassis brief for a family SUV.
Porsche groups its second-generation Macan colours into tiers. Volcano Grey Metallic sits in the 'Shades' metallic tier alongside Jet Black Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic and Ice Grey Metallic — all carry an additional cost over the standard White and Black options. Volcano Grey reads as a dark, warm-toned grey with metallic flake, visually heavier than the cooler Ice Grey and noticeably darker than Dolomite Silver. On the Macan Turbo's aerodynamic body — drag coefficient 0.25 Cd, dimensions 4,784 mm × 1,938 mm × 1,622 mm — it reinforces a purposeful, low-key aesthetic that contrasts sharply with traditional Porsche Guards Red or classic Silver palettes.
Spark Model under Porsche licence
This 1:18 model is produced by Spark Model under Porsche's official Driver's Selection / Tequipment programme, identifying it by a WAP-prefix SKU on the Porsche shop. Construction is die-cast, specified as approximately 90 % metal and 10 % plastic. The official Porsche shop box measures 235 mm × 115 mm × 75 mm and the complete package weighs 900 g, reflecting the substantial metal content. Gift packaging is included as standard.
In the display cabinet
At 1:18, the model measures approximately 26.5 cm in length, requiring a shelf depth of at least 12 cm to accommodate the 1,938 mm real-car width at scale. Natural companions in a Porsche electric road-car collection include the Taycan Turbo S at 1:18 — representing the earlier J1 platform — and the first-generation Macan Turbo in resin from Spark Model, which provides a direct generational comparison. For collectors focused on PPE-platform engineering, the closely related Audi Q6 e-tron at 1:18 makes a technically coherent pairing.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:18 scale model?
The real Porsche Macan Turbo Electric measures 4,784 mm in length. Divided by 18, that gives a model length of approximately 26.5 cm. Plan for a shelf space of at least 30 cm wide and 12 cm deep to display it comfortably, accounting for the car's 1,938 mm real-world width at scale.
Does the model have opening parts?
No opening parts are confirmed for this release. The model is a die-cast piece and detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces — body panels, alloy wheel design and the Macan Turbo's aerodynamic body lines.
Is this an officially licensed Porsche product?
Yes. It is produced by Spark Model under the Porsche Driver's Selection / Tequipment licence and sold directly through the official Porsche shop. The WAP-prefix product number confirms its status as official Porsche merchandise rather than a generic third-party release.
What makes the second-generation Macan Turbo historically significant?
Revealed on 25 January 2024, it is the first all-electric Macan and the first Porsche production car built on the PPE platform co-developed with Audi. Assembly began at Leipzig in May 2024. The Turbo variant is also the quickest-accelerating Macan ever produced, reaching 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.
