Porsche Mdc.ab engine.

The 2.9-liter twin-turbo engine by Porsche MDC.AB is produced by the German company since 2017 and is installed in the current generation of the popular Cayenne crossover on our market. A similar turbocharging system is also used in the RS4 and RS5 versions of Audi branded as DECA. The EA839 lineup also includes MDC.BE.

Technical specifications of the Porsche MDC.AB 2.9 Bi-turbo engine.

Exact capacity2894 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power440 HP
Torque550 nm
Engine blockaluminum V6
Block headaluminum 24v
Cylinder diameter84.5 mm
Piston stroke.86 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Engine featuresintercooler
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusteron intake and exhaust.
Turbochargingbi-turbo
What oils to use8.0 liters 0W-20
Fuel type98
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy220 000 HP

Fuel consumption Porsche Mdc.ab engine.

Using the example of the 2019 Porsche Cayenne S with automatic transmission:
City11.8 litry
Route8.4 litry
Mixed9.4 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

This turbo engine is relatively new and the statistics on malfunctions have not been collected yet. So far, there are not many complaints about engines of this series on the forum, but the mileage is still low. There are a couple of complaints about electrical failures, especially the start-stop system often glitches. There is no information about scratches, but everyone recommends using only AI-100 gasoline. It is also necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the radiators as they quickly become clogged with dirt.

Engine Porsche Mdc.ab

Porsche
Cayenne 3 (9YA)2017 - CE
Cayenne 3 Coupe (9YB)2019 - CE

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