New Porsche Taycan GTS launched globally with 690bhp
Porsche has launched the new Taycan GTS globally, showing off major upgrades and power increases. The latest GTS variant now delivers an impressive 690bhp, an increase of 93bhp over its predecessor. This enhancement means amazing acceleration, with the new Taycan GTS reaching 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds, 0.4 seconds faster than before. In addition to the power upgrades, the Taycan GTS also features refined handling and performance improvements, cementing its position as the more dynamic and exciting model in Porsche’s electric lineup. Whether in sedan or Sport Turismo form, the new Taycan GTS delivers an exciting driving experience, combining impressive speed, cutting-edge technology and Porsche's signature performance engineering into a stylish electric package. New Porsche Taycan GTS: Performance Previously, the base Taycan sedan featured a rear-mounted electric motor with power ranging from 402 hp to 429 hp. However, it can now be equipped similarly to the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, adding all-wheel drive and a second electric motor on…
Porsche unveils 690 HP 2025 Taycan GTS and more
The Porsche Taycan 4 is a new entry-level all-wheel drive model with a power of up to 429 horsepower. The Taycan GTS now has 100 more horsepower than the previous year model, for a total of 690 horsepower. Pricing for the Taycan 4 starts at $103,300, while the Taycan GTS starts at $147,900. Porsche has launched two new Taycan models for the (refreshed) 2025 model year, bringing the total number of flavors available to 13, comparable to an ice cream shop. The new Taycan 4 will be the entry-level model; The updated Taycan GTS will be available in sedan and "Sports Turismo" shooting brake body styles. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP") { adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); 2025 Taycan 4: Dual-motor, AWD powertrain standard Starting with the $103,300 Taycan 4, the new model features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive drivetrain that brings an entry-level car feel. This model has previously appeared in the…
Jaguar sets reveal date for Porsche Taycan EV rival
Jaguar is transforming into a more unique all-electric brand and will present the “next phase” of its “transformation” at Miami Art Week on December 2, 2024. otoka Jaguar Land Rover reportedly revealed the concept of its upcoming electric grand tourer during its second quarter fiscal 2025 earnings call. There is no record of the call yet. The concept will reportedly showcase the design language Jaguar will use for its new three-model lineup, which will include a Bentley Bentayga-like SUV and a Bentley in addition to a four-door GT to compete with the Porsche Taycan A sedan the size of a Flying Spur. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. The only trailer for GT so far All will use the new Jaguar electrified architecture. otoka According to reports, the production version of the GT will have a cruising range of more than 692 kilometers and…
Lucid Air Sapphire beats Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
These two electric sedans pack more than 2,300 horsepower Two of the world's fastest electric cars will go head-to-head in this drag race. The test combines traditional drag racing, lap acceleration and sprint sprints. The winner easily dominated both games. The One Percent now has several super-fast electric sedans to choose from. These include the Lucid Air Sapphire and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Now the two go head-to-head in a halfpipe rally to determine who is fastest in this unique testing protocol. As a reminder, this contest is exactly what it sounds like. The cars will do a traditional drag race before turning around at the big finish and returning to the starting line. Essentially, the event tests how easily you can accelerate, brake, turn, and regain power after a corner. More: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs. BMW M4 isn't exactly a close race The combined power of the entrants is 2,326 hp (1,734 kW), so there's no doubt…
2025 Porsche Taycan has been recalled
183 cars had to be returned to dealers due to rearview camera issues go through Brad Anderson 12 hours ago Porsche is recalling the facelifted 2025 Taycan in the United States after a faulty rearview camera was discovered. It attributed the issue to a software bug and plans to fix it via a reseller update in November. Thankfully, this recall only affects 183 Taycans, all produced between March and August 2024. Porsche just unveiled the updated 2025 Taycan, and guess what? It already faces its first recall in the United States. The culprit? The rearview camera system is malfunctioning. While recalls are rarely welcome news to car owners, this one is relatively small, affecting fewer than 200 vehicles nationwide. According to the automaker, the visual parking assist feature will automatically activate if the new Taycan detects an object ahead. However, if the system is triggered and reverse gear is engaged shortly thereafter, the rearview camera may not activate within the…
Porsche Taycan sales flop, but Cayenne saves the day
Porsche electric sedan deliveries fell 50% from January to September to just 14,000 units, while Cayenne sales rose 21% go through Chris Chilton October 12, 2024 17:22 In the first nine months of 2024, global deliveries of the Porsche Taycan fell by 50%, and deliveries in the United States fell by 35%. Part of that was due to the shift to new models, but a 29% drop in Porsche sales of all models in China was a major factor. Total Porsche sales fell 7% to 226,026 vehicles, but Cayenne sales increased 21%, with 718 registrations, an increase of 10%. The Taycan is causing a huge headache for Porsche’s sales team. The automaker's latest data shows that global deliveries of electric four-door sedans in the first nine months of 2024 were half what they were in the same period in 2023, and were down 35% in the United States. Partly to blame for the model switch, Porsche unveiled a facelifted Taycan…
Porsche Taycan batteries recalled due to fire risk
Porsche is recalling about 28,000 Taycan vehicles because a short circuit could cause the batteries to catch fire. October 9, 2024 — Nearly 28,000 Porsche Taycans are being recalled because a short circuit in the high-voltage battery module could cause a fire. The recall is for certain 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan SUVs. This recall is an extension of the previous Taycan battery fire recall. Taycan drivers receive no advance warning if there is a problem with the battery. Porsche has been monitoring the Taycan due to previous recalls and decided in September that a recall was needed. Porsche said final fixes to the battery fire risk could occur in the first quarter of 2025. Porsche dealers will install diagnostic software and monitor vehicle data, contacting Taycan owners if needed. These owners will be told to only charge the battery to 80% until the battery is replaced. "For vehicles for which online data is not available, dealers will perform diagnostic tests and…
Porsche asks Taycan owners to increase battery capacity to 80% by first quarter
Porsche has issued a new recall for the Taycan due to a possible short circuit in the battery. It is recommended that owners only charge 80% to reduce the risk of thermal events. This recall affects a total of 27,720 2020-2024 Porsche Taycan vehicles. Porsche is recalling 27,720 2020-2024 Taycans due to a possible short circuit in the battery module. Certain vehicle owners in affected groups will be instructed to charge their electric vehicle batteries to 80% until repairs are completed (expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025). var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); According to documents shared by NHTSA, the affected Porsche Taycans were produced between October 21, 2019, and February 1, 2024. All feature battery packs produced by LG and manufactured in Poland. More: U.S. Porsche Taycan sold with EU headlight software Certain battery modules in some electric vehicles…
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT becomes first car to break 2 seconds
In fact, it actually achieved a 1.88-second one-way 0 to 60 mph run Car and Driver has just confirmed that the Taycan Turbo GT can hit 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds. The test scenario included running in both directions on unprepared surfaces. Rival cars like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire perform better at higher speeds. Porsche just beat Tesla at its own game. A few years ago, the US electric carmaker claimed 0-60 mph in under two seconds, but that came with a few asterisks. Now, the new Porsche Taycan takes the crown as the fastest production car tested from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h). car and driver. Here's a look at the test protocol, the cars it surpassed and how it might achieve a faster time. The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT will never be considered slow. With launch control engaged, output soars from 777 hp to 1,019 hp (760 kW / 1,033 hp), briefly…
Porsche Taycan recalled due to headlight software issue
Nearly 1,000 2024 Porsche Taycans require a software update. September 11, 2024 — Porsche is recalling the 2024 Taycan because the parking lights may not work as expected when the turn signal is on. Porsche says nearly 1,000 Taycan SUVs may be equipped with faulty headlight control module software. One Taycan is being recalled in Canada. Once the recall letters are mailed on November 1, 2024, Porsche dealers will update the headlight control module software. Porsche Taycan owners can call Porsche at 800-767-7243 and reference recall number ARB4.
Porsche Taycan for sale in the US with EU headlight software
The recall affects models produced between October 18, 2023 and March 8, 2024. Dealers will resolve the issue by updating the headlight control module software. This recall follows a previous recall of nearly 32,000 Taycan vehicles due to brake issues. Car manufacturing is an incredibly complex process, especially when dealing with the patchwork of regional laws and regulations around the world that vehicles must comply with. The latest recall affecting the Porsche Taycan appears to be the result of a regional mix-up, forcing the automaker to address issues with nearly 1,000 vehicles in the United States. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Porsche revealed that 2024 Taycan models produced between October 18, 2023 and March 8, 2024 were equipped with headlight control module software designed for the EU market. As we all know, headlight regulations vary greatly around the world, which means that some Taycans…
Ferrari’s electric Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S rival, spy photos revealed
Ferrari is preparing to launch its first electric vehicle (EV), which is expected to compete with the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. Not much is known about Ferrari's electric car, which will be released in 2025, except that it is expected to account for 5% of the brand's annual sales by 2026. Images taken by spy photographers Wilco Bullock The photos uploaded to Instagram show a heavily camouflaged prototype leaving the Ferrari factory in Maranello. Although its body panels are well hidden, the overall shape looks like a hatchback, or at least a shooting brake, and its four doors put it in an exclusive club with the Purosangue as the only Ferraris with more than two entrances. Hundreds of new car deals available through Automotive Expert Act now. Let the experts work for you and reap the rewards. Browse now. A set of crudely mounted exhaust pipes is intended to be deceptive, but it's clear this is an electric…
Mercedes-AMG’s Taycan killer might look like this
The production version of the Vision AMG concept will replace the ICE-powered Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door go through Brad Anderson 11 hours ago The super sedan's design is inspired by the gorgeous 2022 Vision AMG concept car. The striking LED headlights and taillights will make the car stand out from all other Mercedes models. These renderings depict the performance sedan with a front grille similar to the AMG GT. Mercedes-AMG is hard at work developing and testing its first four-door high-performance electric car, and if these renderings prove accurate, it could be one of the most dramatic sedans on the market and could sway buyers of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. The new model will essentially be the successor to the current Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door and draw inspiration from the Vision AMG Concept from 2022. Camouflaged prototypes of the new model were spotted testing earlier this year and inspired Kolesa artist Kelsonik to create these detailed renderings. While the…
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade
While most paint jobs are simple, this one took nearly a year to develop. September 5, 2024 15:50 Porsche has unveiled a one-of-a-kind Taycan Turbo S with a color-changing paint job. This unique look took nearly a year to develop and is the result of two Chromaflair pigments mixed together. The model recently began a Southeast Asian tour and will be auctioned off sometime next year. Porsche Asia Pacific and Porsche Exclusive Manufacturing have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind Taycan Turbo S called Celestial Jade. Created through the Sonderwunsch program, this model looks stunning because it uses a special pigment paint that changes its appearance from different angles and in various lighting conditions. Porsche says this mimics the "magical transformation" of precious gemstones. "Over thousands of years, minerals in the Earth's crust heat up and undergo enormous pressures before crystallizing and fusing," they explain. "Small changes in temperature or pressure leave marks on the rock, creating patterns of green,…
Porsche cuts Taycan price by $22,500 to make way
This offer is only available to those who lease a 2024 Taycan, not those who purchase a 2024 Taycan. Porsche's discounts include $7,500 in lease incentives and $15,000 in incentives through the Taycan lease match program. The 2025 model features several significant upgrades in terms of performance and technology. If you're looking to buy a Porsche Taycan and don't mind missing out on the recently updated 2025 model, the brand has launched an attractive lease offer for the outgoing model. As an electric Porsche, it's still not cheap. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Qualified buyers can now enjoy a $22,500 discount on a 2024 Taycan. This offer includes a $7,500 incentive on leasing a Taycan model and an additional $15,000 through the Taycan Lease Match Program. Read: The 2025 Taycan Turbo S is the most powerful and fastest production Porsche ever The program allows…
Porsche Taycan class-action lawsuit continues in California
Porsche lawsuit alleges Taycan has heating, cooling and infotainment system defects. August 11, 2024 — A Porsche Taycan class-action lawsuit is pending in a California court, but most of the parties' claims have been dismissed. According to the Taycan class action lawsuit, the 2020-2021 Taycan has defects with the infotainment and heating/cooling systems. The lawsuit, filed by representatives of Porsche customers in California, alleges that base Taycan, Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S and Taycan 4S vehicles are affected. Several features are allegedly defective, including the cockpit display, Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charging, and the heating and cooling systems.The class action lawsuit alleges that Porsche knew about defects in the 2020-2021 Taycan but failed to warn consumers about the problems. The California plaintiff who filed the lawsuit claims that his leased Taycan started to have problems as soon as he got home. Specifically, the plaintiff claims that Apple CarPlay and wireless phone charging were not working properly. The plaintiff said he…
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