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 …
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Drag 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 …
Continue to the full articleRWD Taycan Promises Better Range, Lower Price
Thanks to Elektrek for the find. If a mild sacrifice in performance doesn't dissuade you from Taycan ownership, the latest model sibling may tempt you. The Taycan base model, though lacking a driven front axle and the warp-drive function of the Taycan Turbo S, does offer significant savings and better fuel economy. Just announced yesterday by …
Continue to the full articleTouring Thailand’s Curves in a Taycan Turbo S
Whether negotiating the sinuous ribbons of surprisingly smooth tarmac in the highlands or cruising the beach-hugging roads in the south, Thailand's varied landscape offer just about everything an experienced road tripper seeks. These were the picturesque strips of asphalt enjoyed by Porschephile and publisher of Curves, Stegan Bogner. …
Continue to the full articleTwo Giants of Comedy Exchange Quips in a Taycan Turbo S
When Jay Leno features a new vehicle on his YouTube channel, it's usually accompanied by an enthusiastic owner or company representative guiding the host through the various features and functions. Leno's interest in the vehicle and humorous interjections help balance the bland or occasionally obsequious guests; he is the man with the showbiz …
Continue to the full articleWhat Sets The Taycan Turbo S Apart From The Taycan Turbo?
Okay, has it been long enough that we can stop worrying about Porsche calling the Taycan a "turbo" even though electric cars obviously don't have turbochargers yet? It's obvious that Porsche is using the word as a marketing buzzword to let people know that these are the fast ones. While I'm not going to say that it's okay, I think I'm done arguing …
Continue to the full articleChris Harris Smokes Tires in the Taycan Turbo S
https://youtu.be/sUmc1JjKUis Though it may weigh a few pounds more than five thousand, it is still a proper Porsche. Compact yet brawny, and imposing, this Taycan Turbo S is a startlingly quick car that performs as, well, a Porsche should. Repeatable launches, muscle-straining acceleration, and a rigid platform that dances like something half …
Continue to the full articleJay Leno Gets His Hands on the Taycan Turbo S
With as much as 760 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque, the sleek and understated Taycan Turbo S could be called a sleeper. With four-wheel drive and a clever transmission to make the most out of the two electric motors' output, the Taycan Turbo S is absurdly fast. In fact, it's now Porsche's fastest accelerating road car—and it can seat four …
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