[PocketRocket]

The Taycan lineup has been revealed in China and there's a new trim below the 4S that is simply called "Taycan".

From Auto.Sina in China:

In terms of power, the Taycan is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor on the rear axle and has a standard start control system. The maximum output power when equipped with a standard battery is 240 kW (326 hp), and the start-up control system can achieve 300 kW (408 hp).

 

[MissionE]

Yeah, let the turbo hooplah die down and spend much less on a more focused car.

 

[St00k]

I wonder if they will eventually launch the base Taycan everywhere. I have to think so.

That amount of power certainly seems sufficient and obviously it will cost less. What I'd like to know is the range for that base Taycan.

 

[Smitty11]

Here are some of the specs for this RWD Taycan.

• Standard 19-inch wheels
• Standard 79-kWh battery pack with optional 93-kWh pack
• Range - 257 miles on a full charge on the NEDC cycle with 79-kWh pack and 303 miles with 93-kWh pack
• 402 hp with 79-kWH pack and 469 with 93-kWh pack
• 0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds
• 143 mph top speed

https://www.motortrend.com/news/porsche-taycan-ev-rear-drive-details-photos/

 

[Smitty11]

A video from its debut in China.

 

[WienerDog#1]

BRING THIS CAR, WITH A METAL ROOF, TO THE STATES . . . NOW!!!

 

[MissionE]

Here are some of the specs for this RWD

I’d wait for official word from Porsche.

 

[PocketRocket]

Here's some more specs from Electrek:

Porsche Taycan RWD full specs:

• Rear-wheel drive with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
• Two-speed transmission
• Steel-spring suspension (adaptive air suspension optional)
• 19-inch Taycan Aero wheels (20-inch and 21-inch wheels optional)
• Head-up display optional
• Up to 350 kW (476 PS)
• 0-100 km/h: 5.4 s
• Top speed: 230 km/h
• Battery gross capacity: up to 93.4 kWh
• Charging power: up to 270 kW (RoW)
• 22 kW AC charger available
• Range in China: up to 489 km (NEDC)

Porsche Taycan RWD makes China debut w/489km of NEDC range, uncertain if coming to US market

Porsche today in China announced the Taycan RWD base model and was surprisingly tight-lipped about whether the car would ever...

electrek.co

 

[MissionE]

Here's some more specs from Electrek:

Porsche Taycan RWD full specs:

• Rear-wheel drive with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
• Two-speed transmission
• Steel-spring suspension (adaptive air suspension optional)
• 19-inch Taycan Aero wheels (20-inch and 21-inch wheels optional)
• Head-up display optional
• Up to 350 kW (476 PS)
• 0-100 km/h: 5.4 s
• Top speed: 230 km/h
• Battery gross capacity: up to 93.4 kWh
• Charging power: up to 270 kW (RoW)
• 22 kW AC charger available
• Range in China: up to 489 km (NEDC)

Porsche Taycan RWD makes China debut w/489km of NEDC range, uncertain if coming to US market

Porsche today in China announced the Taycan RWD base model and was surprisingly tight-lipped about whether the car would ever...

electrek.co

I’m not sure there will be a RWD model. Why would they even do that, as none of the other hybrid/electric models in their line up have rwd. I would wait for official announcement from Porsche.

 

[WienerDog#1]

Why? Maybe because many, if not most, if not almost all, people think it's obscene to be spending $150+ grrr just to go from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds.

 

[MissionE]

Why? Maybe because many, if not most, if not almost all, people think it's obscene to be spending $150+ grrr just to go from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds.

Exactly. Base model will be much more focused, and imho respectable car.

 

[MissionE]

BRING THIS CAR, WITH A METAL ROOF, TO THE STATES . . . NOW!!!

And lose the rear doors. Then we’re on course

 

[PocketRocket]

I’m not sure there will be a RWD model. Why would they even do that, as none of the other hybrid/electric models in their line up have rwd. I would wait for official announcement from Porsche.

It's a real car. You can take a look on Porsche's Chinese website. The question is whether or not they'll sell it outside of China.

Overview of all Porsche models - Porsche China

Here you will find an overview of all Porsche models. Porsche provides you with detailed descriptions, technical data, a Car Configurator, etc. for each model.

www.porsche.com