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Taycan-over: The Turbo model produces The gorgeous looks of the

616 horsepower—670 when
Taycan derive directly from the
2020 Porsche launch control and overboost lauded Mission E concept of
are enabled—while the range-
2015, yet the car is unmistakably
a Porsche. Shades of the
topping Turbo S reaches as
Taycan high as 750 horsepower under Panamera are evident, but the
the same conditions. The 0-60
four doors and swooping rear
sprint is accomplished in a of the greenhouse are more
claimed 3.0 seconds, which is smoothly incorporated here.
BACK IN 1898, A 23 YEAR-OLD quicker than the time it takes
Austrian boy with no formal to reiterate that—despite the In appearance and performance,
engineering experience developed model designation—there are no the Taycan is a Porsche in every
a prototype vehicle powered by turbochargers on board. sense of the word. Considering
low-friction, hub mounted electric the history of the company’s
motors. It was the world’s first The 93kWh lithium ion battery founder, it is arguably the ultimate
EV—and naturally, one would powers two electric motors. In culmination of his automotive
expect his name to go down in an innovative move, the rear vision. The price reflects this;
history as a pioneer. motor is mated to a two-speed the Turbo is expected to retail
transmission, which Porsche for $153,310 at launch, while the
Indeed it did. However, Ferdinand claims boosts efficiency as well Turbo S will start at $187,610.
Porsche’s name has always been as top speed. The all-new 800- Included in the purchase of every
more associated with the sonorous volt charging architecture can Taycan however, are three years of
internal combustion engines revitalize the battery to 80% of its complimentary charging through
behind his sports cars than for his full power in as little as 22 minutes the vast Electrify America network,
foray into voltage. when hooked to a 270 kilowatt which encompasses 300 locations
power source. Unfortunately, throughout 42 states.
Until now. The first mass- official range estimates for the
produced all-electric Porsche is US were not available in time The Taycan isn’t just another
officially here. With over 30,000 for publication, but estimates electric vehicle. It is an electric
pre-orders, the 2020 Porsche released by Porsche target over Porsche. One more than 120
Taycan is already a smash hit for 300 miles per charge. years in the making.
the marque. Judging from the final
spec sheet, it’s easy to see why.

We expect the first examples to make their debut
at Porsche of West Palm Beach very soon.
Stay up to date at porschewestpalmbeach.com.

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