Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)
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It's nice that Porsche seem to be the only manufacturer actually trying, but honestly twice the price and it can't match a Model S? Shame. Also surprised they're sticking the to the 'Turbo' / 'Turbo S' branding. Really expected a new brand to spring out of it and be used for the inevitable Hybrid 911.
I'm not sure that's still the case with the Raven Model S's. Certainly won't be if/when they move the S to the 3 motors/cooling and add track mode software.
The real surprise for me is the range, 240 miles from a 93kwh battery. Weird.
The real surprise for me is the range, 240 miles from a 93kwh battery. Weird.
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The Taycan is going to be ludicrously expensive, but I imagine it’ll be really decent to drive. They’re really not aiming for an EV for the masses, so pricing shouldn’t be a shock. It’ll appeal to city types (or city family types) who want an EV for day to day use and already own a Porsche or two. The nice thing (for Porsche) is that it doesn’t really need to compete with Tesla as Porsche is such an established brand that people will buy over competing marques. Cayenne/Panamera EV will be a really nice development of all this.
As far as Litchfield modding of the 911 goes, I’d not rush to do it on a brand new car, but I can imagine this will be extremely popular for second hand buyers in a couple of years. Any mods invalidate your Porsche warranty, so those who haven’t specced the car from factory or want to do something different will be queueing up!
As far as Litchfield modding of the 911 goes, I’d not rush to do it on a brand new car, but I can imagine this will be extremely popular for second hand buyers in a couple of years. Any mods invalidate your Porsche warranty, so those who haven’t specced the car from factory or want to do something different will be queueing up!
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Come on the Taycan is a real premium offering with features. Look beyond that 0-60. 800V and twin speed rear is decent. Not sure if it offers rear wheel steer.
Range is pretty LOL though .
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Looks lovely but, where’s the turbo?
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Same place as a supercharger on a mini
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Um...how's that the same? Mini doesn't feature "Supercharger" in the name.
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Presume he is pointing out that the Cooper S used to be supercharged, and is hinting that the "S" designated that. Whereas now they don't?
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Presume he is pointing out that the Cooper S used to be supercharged, and is hinting that the "S" designated that. Whereas now they don't?
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The S in Cooper S stands for Sport or Special. It was applied in the 60s waaaaay before a mini was fitted with a supercharger.
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Next one then. The Macan and Macan turbo both feature turbochargers.
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Next one then. The Macan and Macan turbo both feature turbochargers.
It looks great, finally a manufacturer releases a car to compete against Tesla. This video is one of the better comparisons between the Tesla and Tycan.