New all-electric entry-level model with rear-wheel drive
Porsche extends the Taycan model range
New all-electric entry-level model with rear-wheel drive
With the new Taycan, Porsche is launching the fourth v of its first all-electric sports saloon the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and Taycan 4S. rear-wheel drive andavailable with two battery: with the standard Performance attery, the new entry-level model delivers up to 300 kW (408 PS) in overboost mode with Launch Control; this increases to an output of up to 350 kW (476 PS) with the optional Performance attery Plus. ominal power is 240 kW (326 PS) or 280 kW (380 PS) respectively.
As the youngest member of the model family, the Taycan the new features introduced in the other versions at the model year changeover. For instance, the Plug & Charge function enables convenient charging and payments without the need for cards or an app: as soon as the charging cable is plugged in, the Taycan establishes encrypted communication with the Plug & Charge-compatible charging station. The charging process then starts automatically. Payments are also processed automatically.
on the other , optional equipment includes a colour head-up display and an on-board charger with a charging capacity of up to 22 kW. With Functions on Demand (FoD), Taycan drivers can purchase various convenience or assistance functions as requiredlternatively book them for a limited period. This works after the vehicle a for the sports car’s original configuration. is not necessary to visit workshop. possible for Porsche Intelligent Range Manager (PIRM), Power Steering Plus, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Porsche InnoDrive
A single-deck Performance attery with a gross capacity of 79.2 kWh is fitted as standard. The two-deck Performance attery Plus is available. Its gross capacity is 93.4 kWh. ange in accordance with WLTP is up to 431 or up to 484 kilometres respectively.
he Taycan accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. top speed is also 230 km/h in both caximum charging capacity is up to 225 kW (Performance attery) or up to 270 kW (Performance attery Plus). This means that both batteries can be charged from five to 80 percent SoC in 22 minutes ower for a further 100 kilometres is a after only five minutes.
Impressive acceleration, tractive power typical of sports cars and outstanding continuously available power – the new the model also features these strengths.
The permanently excited synchronous motor on the rear axle has an active length of 130 millimetres and therefore the same length as the the Taycan 4S. The pulse-controlled inverter on the rear axle operates up to 600 .
In addition to the permanently excited synchronous motor on the rear axle, the drive architecture also includes a two-speed transmission. , highlights include intelligent charging management as well as exemplary aerodynamics. With a Cd value from 0.22, aerodynamics make a significant contribution to low energy consumption and th long range. aximum recuperation power is 265 kW.
With its purist design, the Taycan signals the beginning of a new era. At the same time, it retains the unmistakable Porsche design DNA. From the front, the electric sports car looks particularly wide, with highly contoured wings. silhouette is shaped by sporty roof line sloping downward to the rear highly sculpted side sections are also characteristic. The sleek cabin, the strikingly drawn-in C-pillar, and the pronounced shoulders of wings result in a sharply emphasised rear, typical of the brand. These features are complemented by innovative elements such as the glass-look lettering for the Porsche logoin the light bar.
Distinguishing features of the Taycan within model family include aerodynamically optimised 19-inch Taycan Aero wheels and black anodised brake callipers. The front apron, side sills and rear diffuser in black on the Taycan 4S. LED headlights are standard.
The cockpit of the Taycan signalled the start of a new era in 2019 with its clear structure and completely new architecture. The free-standing curved instrument cluster forms the highest point on the dashboard. This places a clear focus on the driver axis. Other elements include a central 10.9-inch infotainment display and an optional display for the front passenger.
As standard, the Taycan comes with a partial leather interior as well as front comfort seats with eight-way electrical adjustment.The car features two luggage compartments: 84 litres at the front, and up to 407 litres at the rear. Interiors made from innovative recycled materials underscore the sustainable concept of the electric sports car.
Porsche uses a centrally networked control system for the Taycan chassis. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyses and synchronises all chassis systems in real time. Both the standard steel-spring suspension of the Taycan and the optional adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology are supplemented by the PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management).
The adaptive air suspension is also equipped with a Smartlift function. This allows the Taycan to be programmed so that ride height automatically at certain recurring locations such as road humps or garage driveways. The Smartlift function can also actively influence the vehicle’s height on motorway journeys and can adjust the vehicle’s ride the best possible compromise between efficiency and driving comfort.
The Taycan is equipped as standard with six-piston aluminium monobloc fixed-calliper brakes at the front and four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed-calliper brakes at the rear. The internally vented brake discs 360 m at the front and 358 at the rear. The brake callipers have a black anodised finish.
A further option is the high-performance Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB). Its discs have a diameter of 410 and 365 m
Porsche has made a successful start to the all-electric age just under 20,000 Taycato customers in 2020. The electric sports car has already received around 50 international awards, above all in its principal markets Germany, US, UK and China. The new rear-wheeldrive Taycan also holds the Guinness World Record™ for the longest drift with an electric carsideways non-stop for exactly 42.171 kilometres.
The Taycan will make way to dealerships from the middle of March 2021. Prices in Germany start from 83,520 euros including value-added tax.
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