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THE 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN is here, and it’s
Believe brought a lot of hype with it—a little more than 120 Acceleration happens in a blink; the car starts in
one spot, and with a punch of the pedal, is suddenly
somewhere else thanks to a never-ending wave of
years worth!
grip and torque. The low center of gravity provided
by the ride height—The Taycan sits lower than
In the late 1890s, none other than Ferdinand
the automobile featuring two front hub-mounted mounted battery results in little to no weight
it’s four-door cohort, the Panamera—and floor-
Porsche himself designed and built an electric
electric motors.The Taycan is the contemporary
transfer. Acceleration pitch, brake dive, nor side to
evolution of those roots, and the all-electric grand
side sway are perceived from the cockpit.
tourer is perhaps the best car currently offered by
a brand that has arguably mastered the internal
Inside, the raked hood disappears sharply in front
combustion engine.
providing a commanding view of the road. The
interior is sparse yet engaging thanks to large, flat,
Yes, it’s that good. Even better when resident of the windshield, similar to the 911 and Cayman,
hotshoe Freddy Rhemrev spares some time to fully digital upper and lower center screens and a
demonstrate the Taycan’s true capabilities. thin, curved gauge pod in front of the driver. The
sloping glass roof offers dramatic, unencumbered
Clients are now welcome to visit Porsche West Palm views of the world outside, stretching from the
Beach and experience the electrifying Taycan 4S, windshield to nearly the rear bumper.
Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S for themselves—
if an open test drive slot is available, that is. While range anxiety may still rear its head at
When the cars first arrived, a single model was the prospect of long road trips, when it comes to
designated for demonstration purposes. Demand daily duties, there simply isn’t a quicker, more
was so overwhelming that 20-minute sessions were comfortable, more stylish, or more efficient car on
mandated to quell it; a missed appointment meant a the market. Perhaps this is why nearly all inventory
trip to the back of the line. are spoken for before they arrive.

The Taycan’s popularity is owed to the fact that this Yes, the Taycan is officially here, and with it, the
revelatory vehicle’s appeal attracts not only Porsche future. There is no need to decry the fall of the
fans, but electric and sports car buffs alike. The most sports car, either. As the brand’s architect proved all
curious? Current and former Tesla owners. These those years ago, a Porsche will always be a Porsche
early adopters are interested in the next evolution no matter what century we’re in.
of EV performance. Many walk away as believers.
To see the Taycan in person, and schedule a test
The silence at start up and while driving masks the drive, visit Porsche West Palm Beach today.
violent performance of which the Taycan is capable.

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