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Carwow review of the 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo
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How to spec a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
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How to spec a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Fancy buying TG’s favourite EV? Read this first
How to spec a Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Fancy buying TG’s favourite EV? Read this first
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Audi RS e-tron GT v Porsche Taycan Turbo v Tesla Model S Performance: Drag Race - Carwow
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Remove Before Race review of the 2021 Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S
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Driven | Porsche Taycan
On to one of the more important topics, range. This version has the longest range which is 484 km (with the Battery Plus option) and if you ask us, that is more than enough, if you are using it as a daily commute. We had the car for 3 days and with most of the time spent driving it rather spiritedly, we handed the car back with 280 km of range available having done 140 km in it. Many doubters out there bring up the topic of load-shedding and while it is not ideal, it is not an excuse to run out of power with a range as solid as this. There are many public DC fast chargers around the country (easily found via an app) which Porsche claim can charge the Taycan from 5% to 80% in a rather brisk 22.5 minutes.
Look it is by no means cheap but the pricing should improve with time as we are hoping the government levels the playing field by reducing the import duties associated with an EV to the same level as an ICE car.
Priced from R2,227,000 it is an easier pill to swallow than the substantially bigger number for the Turbo S variant. If you are after a superb all-electric car that actually offers some driving pleasure, the Taycan is the one for you.
It handles brilliantly, it is ultra-comfortable, the interior is spot on and it has more than enough range for the average commute.
It is not the fastest car we have driven by a long margin but it certainly got the wheels in motion for thinking about owning an electric car in the very near future.
www.zero2turbo.com
On to one of the more important topics, range. This version has the longest range which is 484 km (with the Battery Plus option) and if you ask us, that is more than enough, if you are using it as a daily commute. We had the car for 3 days and with most of the time spent driving it rather spiritedly, we handed the car back with 280 km of range available having done 140 km in it. Many doubters out there bring up the topic of load-shedding and while it is not ideal, it is not an excuse to run out of power with a range as solid as this. There are many public DC fast chargers around the country (easily found via an app) which Porsche claim can charge the Taycan from 5% to 80% in a rather brisk 22.5 minutes.
Look it is by no means cheap but the pricing should improve with time as we are hoping the government levels the playing field by reducing the import duties associated with an EV to the same level as an ICE car.
Priced from R2,227,000 it is an easier pill to swallow than the substantially bigger number for the Turbo S variant. If you are after a superb all-electric car that actually offers some driving pleasure, the Taycan is the one for you.
It handles brilliantly, it is ultra-comfortable, the interior is spot on and it has more than enough range for the average commute.
It is not the fastest car we have driven by a long margin but it certainly got the wheels in motion for thinking about owning an electric car in the very near future.
Driven | Porsche Taycan
Look it is by no means cheap but the pricing should improve with time as we are hoping the government levels the playing field by reducing the import duties associated with an EV to the same level as an ICE car.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Porsche plotting smaller electric sedan to rival BMW i4
The Volkswagen Group’s premium brands are going to lean heavily on the new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture in the coming years.
But not only will it underpin Audi models such as the upcoming A6 e-tron that was shown off in concept form back in April, but Porsche will also be drawing off this platform for some of its future creations.
The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer has already announced that PPE will underpin a new electric version of the Macan, which is due in 2023, and now there’s word on the street that Porsche is also plotting a new sedan that will take the challenge to the BMW i4 that was revealed this week.
According to Autocar, Porsche is currently building a business case for this new model, which will be related to the upcoming Audi A4 e-tron.
The vehicle would, of course, slot beneath the Taycan, which is built on a completely different platform along with the Audi e-tron GT.
www.carmag.co.za
The Volkswagen Group’s premium brands are going to lean heavily on the new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture in the coming years.
But not only will it underpin Audi models such as the upcoming A6 e-tron that was shown off in concept form back in April, but Porsche will also be drawing off this platform for some of its future creations.
The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer has already announced that PPE will underpin a new electric version of the Macan, which is due in 2023, and now there’s word on the street that Porsche is also plotting a new sedan that will take the challenge to the BMW i4 that was revealed this week.
According to Autocar, Porsche is currently building a business case for this new model, which will be related to the upcoming Audi A4 e-tron.
The vehicle would, of course, slot beneath the Taycan, which is built on a completely different platform along with the Audi e-tron GT.
Porsche plotting smaller electric sedan to rival BMW i4 - CAR Magazine
Porsche is rumoured to be plotting a new PPE-platform sedan that will take the challenge to the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3.
www.carmag.co.za
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TheStraightPipes review of the 2021 Taycan RWD
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Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sets First EV Lap Record at The Bend
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Mansory Go ‘Modest’ On The Porsche Taycan
Another week goes by and another package has been churned out by the Mansory folks with the subject (or victim for some) being the Porsche Taycan.
As far as Mansory modifications go, you could call this modest but it is still not going to tickle everyone’s fancy that’s for sure.
They have stuck to their usual recipe of adding carbon fibre components which include the forged carbon front splitter, forged carbon around the headlights and a vent on the nose. Forged carbon side sills are part of the body kit, stretching towards the rear where we find more carbon for the rear apron and diffuser, with a small lip spoiler up top. The side mirrors also get the forged carbon treatment, and a pair of thin carbon strips spanning the front fenders and doors add a bit of character to the profile.
www.zero2turbo.com
Another week goes by and another package has been churned out by the Mansory folks with the subject (or victim for some) being the Porsche Taycan.
As far as Mansory modifications go, you could call this modest but it is still not going to tickle everyone’s fancy that’s for sure.
They have stuck to their usual recipe of adding carbon fibre components which include the forged carbon front splitter, forged carbon around the headlights and a vent on the nose. Forged carbon side sills are part of the body kit, stretching towards the rear where we find more carbon for the rear apron and diffuser, with a small lip spoiler up top. The side mirrors also get the forged carbon treatment, and a pair of thin carbon strips spanning the front fenders and doors add a bit of character to the profile.
Mansory Go 'Modest' On The Porsche Taycan
Mansory did not share interior shots which means they have probably left it untouched but they have emphasised that limitless customization can take place should the customer wish.
www.zero2turbo.com
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Vivid Racing Carbon Fibre Aero Kit For Porsche Taycan Is On Point
Generally, speaking tuners tend to overcomplicate packages to make a bigger statement but sometimes less is more and Vivid Racing has taken this approach with some sterling results.
The first time we saw these shots, we thought we were maybe looking at an aero kit that Porsche themselves would offer but no it is the fine carbon fibre work of the folks at Vivid Racing.
They have been working on the parts and package for over a year and even made a plan to get a demo Taycan from their local dealer to 3D scan the electric Porsche.
www.zero2turbo.com
Generally, speaking tuners tend to overcomplicate packages to make a bigger statement but sometimes less is more and Vivid Racing has taken this approach with some sterling results.
The first time we saw these shots, we thought we were maybe looking at an aero kit that Porsche themselves would offer but no it is the fine carbon fibre work of the folks at Vivid Racing.
They have been working on the parts and package for over a year and even made a plan to get a demo Taycan from their local dealer to 3D scan the electric Porsche.
Vivid Racing Carbon Fibre Aero Kit For Porsche Taycan Is On Point
Generally, speaking tuners tend to overcomplicate packages to make a bigger statement but sometimes less is more and Vivid Racing has taken this approach with some sterling results.
www.zero2turbo.com
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VIDEO: Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets EV lap record
There’s no denying that the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is one incredibly quick machine. Boasting a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 2,8 seconds, the 560 kW battery-powered saloon is just one tenth of a second slower than the 911 Turbo S.
But is the Porsche Taycan any good around corners?
To prove to the world that it is, Porsche recently used one to set the production car record for electric vehicles at The Bend in South Australia, which happens to be the second-longest permanent racing circuit in the world, after the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
At the wheel was former Bathurst 1000 winner Luke Youlden, who covered the track’s 7,7 km distance in just 3:30,344, and you can watch the hot lap in the YouTube video below:
www.carmag.co.za
There’s no denying that the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is one incredibly quick machine. Boasting a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 2,8 seconds, the 560 kW battery-powered saloon is just one tenth of a second slower than the 911 Turbo S.
But is the Porsche Taycan any good around corners?
To prove to the world that it is, Porsche recently used one to set the production car record for electric vehicles at The Bend in South Australia, which happens to be the second-longest permanent racing circuit in the world, after the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
At the wheel was former Bathurst 1000 winner Luke Youlden, who covered the track’s 7,7 km distance in just 3:30,344, and you can watch the hot lap in the YouTube video below:
VIDEO: Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets EV lap record - CAR Magazine
There’s no denying that the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is one incredibly quick machine. Boasting a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 2,8 seconds, the […]
www.carmag.co.za
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Porsche Taycan RWD Quick Review // The Cheapest Taycan - Extra Throttle House
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Chasing Cars review of the 2021 Taycan 4S
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Audi RS e-tron GT v Porsche Taycan Turbo - which is best? - Carwow