Electric Car for the Win Porsche is known for its internal-combustion-engined sports cars, but soon it could be recognized for its electric cars instead of its rear-engined go-fast machines. The Porsche Taycan is now the best-selling car for the company in Europe. According to Carscoops, Porsche is doing pretty well...
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Porsche all-electric sports sedan has the specs and techs to make even petrol-obsessed gearheads drool. Porsche invested six billion euros in investments and added 1,200 new employees for the launch of the Taycan alone. The low-slung four-door arrived in two versions – the base model Turbo and specced up Turbo S – with the kind of stats that impress any car fan. Think 0 to 60 in 2.6 seconds in the S, along with 750 horsepower. Since its launch, Porsche has really rolled out the variants, with over a dozen so far alone. Welcome to Porsche’s electric future. See all of our Porsche Taycan Research.
The Taycan Turbo S Top Gear Review Amidst Tesla’s domination of the performance EV world, here’s Porsche’s answer – the Taycan Turbo S. With a back-thumping 761bhp and four-wheel drive it’s definitely quick, but just how well does it do the twisty stuff?...
The sweet spot in the lineup, the updated 4S now delivers even more punch with improved 0–60 mph times and a longer range. Its dual-motor setup, sharpened chassis tuning, and enhanced regen braking make it feel livelier and more engaging than ever before. It’s a true daily-driver sports EV.+
2021 Porsche Taycan RWD review by The Straight Pipes 2021 Porsche Taycan RWD review by The Straight Pipes. The Porsche Taycan RWD is pumping out 375hp combined and 263 lb ft tq from an electric motor. Sitting at $115,000 USD, would this be your pick over the Porsche Taycan 4,...
When in Doubt, Add Carbon Fiber The base Porsche Taycan 4S starts at $103,800 with the Turbo edition bumping the price up to $150,900 and the Turbo S edition cranking that price up to $185,000; close to double the base models price. If that isn’t enough clink for your wallet and...
The guys at Novitec have been creating more videos lately and we stumbled on this one from a few days ago in a Taycan Cross Turismo. The POV video gives you a good sense for the driving and noise. It actually sounds louder than I expected and the tire noise...
If there is one thing in a car that most people don’t pay any mind to that is a critical safety system, it’s their brakes. Think about it before your next drive, as you’re going down the freeway at 70 MPH, and the only thing keeping you from hitting anything...
Tesla Model S Performance vs Taycan Turbo S If you’re in the market for an imposing & powerful electric car, it doesn’t get much better than these two – the Audi RS e-tron GT & the Porsche Taycan Turbo! You see, under the skin, they’re effectively the same car. But the...
The 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Is a Very Cool Wagon – Full Video Review 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review! The Taycan GTS is an excellent high-performance version of the Porsche Taycan, and Doug DeMuro reviews the GTS model in a lot of depth in this video....
With Porsche steeping up their focus on electric technology, they finally released details regarding the new electric supercar, the Taycan, and they’re impressive. It’s a dual-motor setup between the axles, together producing more than 600 horsepower or 440kW(!), “We opted for a permanently excited synchronous motor(PSM) in the Taycan; They combine a...
Most of us have come to know what Porsche’s GTS lineage stands for: a focus on vehicle dynamics while deferring in terms of sheer horsepower to the most powerful in the range; a unique look and a wealth of standard equipment, especially the good performance stuff. Same formula for the Taycan GTS. It sits between the 4S and the Turbo and has 590 hp and 623 ft lbs, good for 0 - 60 mph 3.5 seconds. It feels much more rear-driven than the Turbo and has way more engaging handling characteristics as a result.
Porsche Taycan 4S Review The Porsche Taycan 4S is an electric car made by a manufacturer who has a history of making cars, but its pricing can go up to $160,000 so you could expect or think it’ll be almost perfect. Here are my thoughts....
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review by The Straight Pipes. We love the reviews from the guys at Straight Pipes and this 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo review is no different. The Taycan GTS is putting down 509 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque from a 93kwH battery and...
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is pumping out 750hp and 774lb-ft tq from 93 kwH battery and 2 electric motors. The Turbo S is clocked at a super-fast 2.6 seconds for the 0-60 mph. The performance is mind-bogglingly quick and it is utterly relentless at any speed. But most impressive is just how the Taycan Turbo S drives through the bends, how it feels when moving going quickly. It feels like a Porsche. On the inside, it is modern, luxurious and feels like the future. We love everything about the Taycan Turbo S except the price. It ain't cheap.
Porsche Taycan GTS Video Review The Taycan GTS is probably the sweet-spot, with huge performance, superb driving dynamics and all the luxury you could need. The GTS also boasts the best range of the Taycan lineup so you can have your cake and eat it too. The 2022 Porsche Taycan...
Taycan Turbo vs Turbo S Comparison 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo Review and 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Review by The Straight Pipes. The Porsche Taycan Turbo makes more horsepower during a launch than the Turbo, but makes the same 616hp otherwise. Would this be your pick over the Porsche 911...
The Car Videos You Shouldn’t Overlook Every couple of weeks we take time to dig through the video content that gets uploaded to YouTube that’s focused on supercars, hypercars, and more and pull out our favorite ones that we think you shouldn’t overlook. This time around, there are some real...
Which is Better? Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs Tesla Model S It’s the EV heavyweight battle you’ve been waiting for: In the green corner, the £140k, 750bhp Porsche Taycan Turbo S. In the red corner, the £100k, 754bhp Tesla Model S Performance Ludicrous+. To find out which is best, we test...
Highlights Recuperation increased to up to 400 kW at high speeds Increased 105 kWh Performance Battery Plus capacity Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is up to 0.6 seconds faster, depending on the model. The Taycan Turbo S develops up to 938 hp and goes from 0 to 60 mph...
The control concept that Porsche uses in the new Panamera is innovative and intuitive: the Porsche Driver Experience puts the driver at the center and creates the perfect balance between analog and digital elements. The sports car among luxury saloons is characterized by a particularly high-quality and extremely sporty interior...
Mercedes EQS v e-tron GT v Taycan 4 v Model S: Drag Race It’s time for an AWESOME 4-car EV drag race! Mat’s in the Audi e-tron GT and it’s facing off against the new Mercedes EQS, the Porsche Taycan 4S, and the Tesla Model S! So, let’s see how they compare....
Aiming for the sweet spot between speed, consumption, and charging infrastructure, Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche’s spokesperson for the Taycan and electromobility, traveled from Stuttgart to Seville. Oliver Blume runs across the forecourt of the Porsche Museum with a friendly wave and asks where we’re going. “Seville!” we reply. “Nice one –...
The Porsche Taycan had its market debut in 2019. It has since become one of the carmaker’s biggest success stories. In 2021, the all-electric vehicle even outsold Porsche’s iconic 911! Now, the impressive EV has notched up another laudable achievement following its selection as a safety car for the ABB...
Porsche is introducing two new models of their all-electric four-door sports car lineup, the Taycan Turbo GT and the Turbo GT with Weissach Package. These models are designed for the track, featuring a lighter chassis, enhanced electric motor, and improved aerodynamics, these performance variants elevate the Taycan’s capabilities. Top Gear...
A Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has set a record for the highest altitude change ever achieved by an electric car – a vertical distance of 4,842.967 meters or over three miles. Officially recognized by Guinness World Records, the attempt was actually undertaken on September 28, 2021, by automotive film producer...
The Electric Porsche’s Cabin Is Gorgeous The Porsche Taycan is the company’s first all-electric car, and it will be an impressive machine by all accounts. The company will reveal the car in full on September 4 of this year. That’s not far away, and the company has been teasing the...
Jay Leno Reviews The Taycan Turbo S...
Porsche Taycan GTS on Street & Track Steve Sutcliffe tests the 2021 Porsche Taycan GTS and GTS Sport Turismo on road and track. The electric driver’s car is here, but how good is it?...
The fastest wagon Porsche has ever built, the Turbo S Cross Turismo hauls — both in terms of acceleration and cargo. It rockets to 60 mph in just over 2 seconds while still offering rear-seat comfort and generous luggage space. For those who want it all, this is it.
Carfection Reviews the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Has there been a more anticipated Porsche in modern history? More desirable? Sure, I think most folks would rather take home a Porsche 918 than this electric Taycan, but all the buzz and chatter about that car and its relative position within the then-Holy...
Porsche and AutoCar India have set two new lap records for a production car and production EVs, respectively, at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in India. The records were set in a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a Taycan Turbo S driven by India’s first Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan....
At the e-Performance Days at Silesia Ring in Poland, 28 journalists from the automotive and lifestyle sectors had the chance to get up close with Porsche’s latest electric models and concepts. The prototype GT4 e-Performance provided a particular highlight. Debut of all-electric Porsche Macan The e-Performance Days showcased the capabilities...
Before the Porsche Taycan was released, if you wanted a fast EV, you weren’t exactly spoiled for choice. When 2019 came, this EV from a little German company in Stuttgart shattered expectations, becoming the benchmark for performance EV vehicles. Audi followed soon after, and Tesla revised their top model to become...
The Ultimate Battle – Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Taycan Turbo S It’s time for the Porsche showdown you’ve all been waiting for… Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S! The 911 Turbo S is absolutely RAPID, producing 650hp and 8Nm of torque. But the Taycan Turbo S?...
Jack Rix Takes a Closer Look The Porsche Taycan just debuted. We watched the live stream and reported on the car and its reveal. The new Taycan is an important car for Porsche, and because of this the company wants to get as much coverage as possible. That’s why the...
While not exactly the first person you’d call a car guy, Bill Gates has owned some pretty impressive cars in his time. One of his prized vehicles is the Porsche 959 he bought in the mid 80’s, before they became illegal to import, which he sometimes uses as his daily...
With the introduction of the Taycan, Porsche didn’t hold back with the performance of the Tacyan Turbo. With incredible power, excellent driving dynamics, and road presence, the Taycan offers appeal to the enthusiast looking for an EV. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium...
Porsche recently set a goal for 80% of its sales to be electric by 2030. Porsche delivered just over 300,000 vehicles globally last year, and 41,296 of them were the all-electric Taycan, which even sold more globally than the Porsche 911 last year. After launching the Taycan and seeing the strong...
Before the extensively revamped version of the Taycan comes to market in spring 2024, the all-electric sports car is currently undergoing final intensive testing. The sports sedan, Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo models of the new generation have put in some 3.6 million test kilometers on proving grounds, racetracks and...
Porsche Taycan owners who are looking to greatly improve the at-home charging performance of their car are in luck as there is now an AC 19.2 kW on-board charger upgrade available! This new upgrade double the amount of power that the Taycan is able to receive when charging through a...
26 seconds faster Porsche development driver Lars Kern has outdone himself at the Nürburgring: driving a pre-series Taycan, he posted a lap time of 7:07.55 minutes on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is a whopping 26 seconds faster than he was on his last record drive, in a Taycan...
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