Porsche has presented its first fully electric sports car - the brand new Taycan - to the public with a world premiere held simultaneously on three continents.
The first models in the new series are the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo. They are at the cutting edge of Porsche E-Performance and are amongst the most powerful production models that the sports car manufacturer currently has in its product range.
Less powerful variants of the Taycan will follow this year, with the first derivative to be added being the Taycan Cross Turismo at the end of next year.
The flagship Turbo S version of the Taycan can generate up to 740bhp of power in combination with Launch Control and overboost, while the Taycan Turbo can produce up to 661bhp. This power will allow the Taycan Turbo S to accelerate from zero to 96km/h in 2.6 seconds, while the Taycan Turbo will complete the same sprint in 3.0 seconds. The top speed of both models is 259km/h.
The overall capacity of the 800V high voltage battery is 93.4kWh. Taycan drivers can comfortably charge their cars with up to 9.6kW of alternating current at home using a standard connector.
From the front, the Taycan looks particularly wide and flat with highly contoured wings. The silhouette is shaped by the sporty roofline which slopes downward to the rear. The highly sculpted side sections are also a strong characteristic of Porsche styling. With a drag coefficient value as low as 0.22, the aerodynamically optimised basic shape makes a significant contribution to low energy consumption as well as the car's long range.
Meanwhile, the interior features a free-standing, curved instrument cluster that forms the highest point on the dashboard, placing it as a clear point of focus for the driver. A central, 10.9-inch infotainment display and an optional passenger display are combined to form an integrated glass band.
A centrally-networked control system for the Taycan's chassis will ensure that it handles as well as any Porsche. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyses and synchronises all chassis systems in real time, including the adaptive air suspension PASM, electronic damper control, as well as the optional Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport electromechanical roll stabilisation system which includes Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus.
The all-wheel drive control and recuperation system in the Taycan are also unique. At up to 265kW, the potential recuperation power is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Driving tests have shown that approximately 90% of everyday braking is performed by the electric motors alone, without the hydraulic brake system being activated.
Watch the unveiling of the Porsche Taycan here.
