Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo
Drivetrain and Efficiency
As regards to the powertrain, you’ll have 5 totally different variations to decide on between, from spring 2022. The entry-level Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo will share the facility output of the bottom Taycan. This implies 408 horsepower (300 kilowatts) or 476 horsepower (350 kilowatts) with the efficiency battery.
The 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) dash is achieved in 5.2 and 5.0 seconds, respectively. Energy is shipped to the rear wheels solely. The common vitality consumption is 24.2 – 20.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP) and 26.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC) for the bottom model, or 24.6 – 21.0 kWh/100 km (WLTP) and 27.4 kWh/100 km, with the efficiency battery. This interprets to a spread of 225 to 282 miles (362 – 454 km).
Stepping as much as the Taycan 4S Sport Turismo, you get all-wheel drive and extra energy – 530 horsepower (390 kilowatts) or 571 horsepower (420 kilowatts) with Efficiency Battery Plus. The 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) dash occurs in 3.9 to three.8 seconds.
Taycan 4S Sport Turismo has a most vary of 227 to 272 miles (365 – 438 km) with a median consumption of 24.6 – 20.4 kWh/100 km (WLTP) or 25.8 kWh/100 km with the usual battery, or 24.7 – 21.0 kWh/100 km (WLTP) and 26.1 kWh/100 km (NEDC) with the efficiency battery.
The Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo is the following one and it’s truly the primary model of the Sport Turismo that’s going to be made obtainable a couple of month earlier than the remainder of the lineup, in the direction of the finish of February. As with different fashions, it’s the candy spot by way of value/efficiency ratio.
You’re looking at 590 horsepower (440 kilowatts), which is sufficient for a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) dash in 3.5 seconds. The GTS Sport Turismo can be had with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. The common vitality consumption is rated at 24.1 – 21.0 kWh/100 km (WLTP) and 26.0 kWh/100 km (NEDC).
The beginning value for the GTS Sport Turismo can be identified – $133,300. That’s $1,900 over the common Taycan GTS, which supplies us a good suggestion of how the remainder of the Sport Turismo lineup can be priced.
Porsche Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo boasts an influence output of 680 horsepower (500 kilowatts), which fits to all 4 wheels and is sufficient for a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) dash in 3.1 seconds. By way of vary, you’re looking at 202 miles (325 km) with a median consumption of 24.2 – 20.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP) or 26.3 kWh/100 km (NEDC).
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo is on the prime of the lineup with 761 horsepower (560 kilowatts). The dash to 60 mph (97 km/h) takes 2.8 seconds, though there have been data of two.4-second 0 to 60 mph sprints, with the Taycan Turbo S. The highest velocity is 161 mph (260 km/h). The Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo has a most vary of 240 to 258 miles (386-415 km) with a median vitality consumption of 24.0 – 22.5 kWh/100 km (WLTP) and 26.3 kWh/100 km (NEDC).
| Mannequin | 2022 Porsche Taycan 4 Sport Turismo | 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Sport Turismo | 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo | 2022 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Two permanent-magnet synchronous AC | Two permanent-magnet synchronous AC | Two permanent-magnet synchronous AC | Two permanent-magnet synchronous AC |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 2-speed automated handbook | 2-speed automated handbook | 2-speed automated handbook | 2-speed automated handbook |
| Energy | 408 HP, 476 HP w/ Overboost Energy | 530 HP, 571 HP w/ Overboost Energy | 680 HP | 761 Hp |
| Torque | 368 lb-ft w/ Launch Management | 479 lb-ft w/ Launch Management | 626 lb-ft w/ Launch Management | 774 lb-ft w/ Launch Management |
| 0-60 MPH (seconds) | 5.2 (5.0) | 3.8-3.9 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Prime Velocity (MPH) | 137 | 149 | 155 | 161 |
| Vary | 225 to 282 miles | 227 to 272 miles | 202 miles | – |
Exterior and Inside
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo shares the taking pictures brake physique model of the Cross Turismo. As it’s extra road-oriented in comparison with the “all-road” Cross Turismo, it lacks the darkish trim, surrounding the wheel arches in addition to cladding the entrance and rear of the automotive. The Sport Turismo can be decrease, sharing the experience top of the Taycan sedan.
Whereas the inside design and gear stay similar to the remainder of the Taycan lineup, the Sport Turismo presents over 45 mm (1.8 inches) of extra headroom on the again and a further 9.0 mm (0.35 inches) of headroom for the driving force, in comparison with the sedan. It additionally presents the identical cargo space because the Cross Turismo, which boasts a cargo capability of 446 liters (15.75 cubic ft) or 1,212 liters (42.8 cubic ft), after folding down the rear seats. For comparability, the Taycan sedan presents 365 to 445 liters (12.9-15.7 cubic ft) of cargo house.
With the station wagon physique model, you additionally get a a lot greater trunk opening – 801 mm (31.5 inches) versus 434 mm (17.1 inches) lengthy and 543 mm (21.4 inches) versus 330 mm (13.0 inches) excessive. Like the remainder of the Taycan lineup, the Sport Turismo additionally has a entrance cargo space (frunk) with extra 84 liters (2.97 cubic ft) house.
Rivals
Tesla Mannequin S
Tesla has refreshed the Mannequin S for the 2021 mannequin yr. It comes with a number of tweaks on the surface, vital modifications on the within, and two new efficiency trims
Whereas many established and start-up producers are bringing out their very own high-performance EVs, Tesla continues to be a pressure to be reckoned with, within the EV section. Except you’re a Porsche-phile, there are only a few arguments that assist the Taycan Sport Turismo. Even the bottom mannequin, which begins at $94,990 packs 670 horsepower, which is nearly similar to the 680-horsepower Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo
On the similar time, given the GTS Sport Turismo beginning value of $133,300, we will anticipate that the Turbo would price considerably greater than the equally highly effective Tesla Mannequin S.
Furthermore, the American EV doesn’t want a taking pictures brake/station wagon model to supply considerably extra cargo house – 793 liters (28.0 cubic ft) or 1,795 liters (63.4 cubic ft) with the rear seats folded. Even the frunk of the Mannequin S is larger, at 150 liters (5.3 cubic ft) versus Taycan’s 84 liters (2.97 cubic ft).
Tesla is taking orders for the Lengthy Vary and the Plaid, however has withheld for the Plaid+. The supply occasion for the Plaid is on June 3, whereas the Plaid+ will are available 2022
We haven’t even gotten to the Tesla Mannequin S Plaid, which begins at $129,900 and packs 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet (1,423 Nm). Bang for the buck, the Taycan may have a tough time beating that, particularly because the Plaid reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in simply 1.9 seconds. It additionally boasts a spread of 320 miles (515 km) at 75 mph (121 km/h).
Try extra particulars on the 2021 Tesla Mannequin S.
Conclusion
The Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo will not be the quickest EV, for the value, nevertheless it comes from an outdated and revered model. Along with the many years of historical past, motorsport prowess, and engineering experience, Porsche boasts a zealous group, trustworthy to the model. The Taycan Sport Turismo might not fairly match the straight-line efficiency of the Mannequin S, greenback for greenback, however the Sport Turismo brings extra practicality to the common Taycan and extra sportiness to the Cross Turismo.
