Porsche Taycan Electric Sports Car Revealed
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Porsche Taycan Electric Sports Car Revealed

By cazalea · Sep 4, 2019 · 24 replies
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Cazalea introduces the highly anticipated Porsche Taycan, Porsche's first all-electric sports car, with a series of live reveal photos from its global launch. The post captures the excitement around this new model, showcasing its design and the innovative, sustainable energy sources used for its unveiling. This offers a first look at a significant shift in Porsche's automotive strategy.

newstv.porsche.com

Photos as revealed live in Germany, Canada & China









3 locations around the world, where solar, wind and water produced electricity are best available. 



































Mark Weber and Porsche Chairman Blume


See it soon at a Porsche dealer near you. 

Mike

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VinnieD
Sep 4, 2019

with tacky white wheels

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vitalsigns
Sep 4, 2019

I guess "turbo" has lost its meaning here. Or perhaps that's the nickname for double the hamsters on the hamster wheel. Not bad looking...Tesla is going to feel the heat IMO. Build quality will be the typical Porsche excellence.

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Cpt Scarlet
Sep 4, 2019

what were they thinking of 😮

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cazalea
Sep 4, 2019

From Automotive News: The Taycan will initially launch in the two highest trims — the Turbo and Turbo S. The Turbo will start at $152,250 and the Turbo S will start at $186,350. Prices include shipping. The top-of-the-line Turbo S delivers up to 750 hp and goes from 0 to 60 mph in a blinking-fast 2.6 seconds. The Turbo, meanwhile, pumps out 670 hp and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. Porsche has been heckled online for applying the "turbo" moniker to a vehicle devoid of an internal combust

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vitalsigns
Sep 4, 2019

History is crystal clear: turbo on a Porsche always meant the car was actually turbo boosted. No denying the incredible performance numbers quoted, but it is sad to see that Porsche's "turbo" has lost its real-world meaning. Marketing uber alles, I guess. Cheers, John

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cazalea
Sep 4, 2019

exhaust-driven compressor for the intake charge now=FASTER Two-door passenger car with sloping hard top=ANY GERMAN CAR WITH NO REAR HEADROOM

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