The company produced the 3.0-liter Porsche MCT.BA diesel engine from 2014 to 2018 and installed it only on the Macan crossover in the 95B body in a modification before the first restyling. This motor belonged to the EA897 diesel family and differed little from the CRCA power unit.
Porsche diesel engines: M05.9E, MCT.BA, MCR.CC, MCU.DB.
Specifications
| Production years | 2014-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 258 |
| Torque output, Nm | 580 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.4 |
| Compression ratio | 16.8 |
| Features | intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Garrett GTB2260VZK |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Porsche Macan 2015) — city — highway — combined |
8.1 6.0 6.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 198 |
The engine was installed on:
- Porsche Macan 1 (95B) in 2014 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the Porsche MCT.BA engine
- Diesels of the EA897 series are very reliable and, with good maintenance, are rarely disturbed.
- But the modern common rail system with piezo injectors does not tolerate bad fuel.
- Most complaints are related to regular oil leaks, especially in the cylinder block.
- After 200,000 km, timing chains often stretch.
- As in many similar engines, a particulate filter and an EGR valve cause a lot of trouble.
