From 2011 to 2013, the company manufactured the 3.0-liter Porsche MCR.CC diesel engine, which was installed on the Panamera model in the rear of the 970 and the Cayenne in the rear of the 958 under a different MCR.CA index. This power unit is similar to the CRCA engine and is a member of the EA897 diesel family.
M05.9E, MCT.BA, MCR.CC, and MCU.DB are Porsche diesel engines.
Specifications
| Production years | 2011-2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 250 |
| Torque output, Nm | 550 |
| 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 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Porsche Panamera 2012) — city — highway — combined |
8.1 5.6 6.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Porsche Panamera 1 (970) in 2011 – 2013.
Disadvantages of the Porsche MCR.CC engine
The Common Rail system with piezo injectors is very demanding on fuel quality; there are complaints about oil leaks in the cylinder block and a short-lived fuel pump in the tank; however, diesel engines of the EA897 family are very dependable and do not bother with proper maintenance.
Timing chains may stretch after 200,000 kilometers.
As usual, contamination of the particulate filter and the EGR valve is a major problem.