Racing geeks, rejoice: the legend that is Tim Schrick has resurfaced and started his own YouTube channel. When I was finding my feet as a driver and car enthusiast, I always admired Schrick. His appearances on D Motor were filled with a sense of humor ranging from dry to goofy, superlative car control, and an excellent selection of vehicles. The …
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Taycan Turbo S Sets EV Record Around Road Atlanta
In the talented hands of Grand-Am and IMSA ace Leh Keen, the Taycan Turbo S is a bonafide weapon. Despite weighing 2.5 tons, it changes direction faster than its size might have some believe. This is due to sophisticated chassis which utilizes rear-axle steering, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport, and Sport Plus Stability Control. With these …
Continue to the full articleThe Porsche Taycan Just Set A Record For World’s Longest Drift
Thus far the Porsche Taycan has only been available in all-wheel drive configurations. Well, in the U.S. and Europe, that is. In China the company sells a rear-wheel drive configuration Taycan (which, by the way, I would really like to buy). That rear-drive model recently set a new world record for longest continuous drift, and let me tell you, it …
Continue to the full articleDiscovering Romania’s Beauty in a Taycan Turbo S
Taking a Taycan to Romania presents us with a beautiful contrast. The sleek, modern grand tourer and a country happily twenty years behind most of the world seem incongruous, but its plush ride and silent cabin only help keen eyes and ears take in the quaint, relaxed, bucolic atmosphere of this largely undiscovered land. Like the way it toured …
Continue to the full articleFormula E Racer De Silvestro Takes on the Taycan, Watches, and a Toblerone-Sponsored 911 RSR In This Issue Of 9:11 Magazine
https://youtu.be/XEnBn6dNz0U Simona de Silvestro's Take on the Taycan Turbo The well-traveled racing star—formerly in IndyCars, V8 Supercars, and sports cars and now racing for Porsche in Formula E—takes us through a scenic alpine tour while highlighting the strengths of the Taycan and their motorsports background. On the test track and in …
Continue to the full articleJamiroquai Front Man Jay Kay Samples the Taycan Turbo S at Silverstone
He's traded his oversized beanies and breathable track suits for a warm tweed ensemble. Jay Kay, better known as the lead of funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai, has come to appreciate the quieter parts of life and, like the change in his choice in clothing, he's moved on from purple Lamborghinis to softer sedans. Jay admits he's gone through a …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s High-Power Charging Trucks Make Electric Track Days Possible
When a group of thirsty Taycans, say, place a charging large demand in one area, the infrastructure is not always up to the task. To address this lack, Porsche teams with German company ads-tec to produce seven mobile charging trucks to suit cars at track days and less populated areas with minimal demands placed upon the greater supporting …
Continue to the full articleDrag Battle: McLaren P1 Versus Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Six years ago, nothing could hope to touch the McLaren P1. It stood atop the hypercar pyramid with the most power, the most focus, and the most space-age design. There's not many people who would figure something as Buck Rogers as the P1 would struggle against a plush, heavyset, four-door Taycan. However, underneath that sleek, understated hide lie …
Continue to the full articleCan The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Beat A Tesla Model S Cheetah In An EV Drag Battle?
It's the drag battle we've been eagerly awaiting: the fastest, latest, best optimized product from Tesla against Porsche's fastest, quietest people carrier. Though these two heavyweights might seem sterile to some, they both offer the well-heeled consumer a level of torque, response, and stick that's unrivaled and cannot be ignored. Unless they've …
Continue to the full articleCan Porsche’s 911 Turbo S Dethrone the Taycan Turbo S as Drag King?
As the groundbreaking Taycan Turbo S has unofficially been declared as the world's drag king, it's only fair it's stacked against one of the strongest members of the petroleum-powered opposition. Both cars are as powerful as they are heavy, and the stats supplied by Porsche places them in close competition. However, we're all familiar with the …
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