Porsche Taycan EV review fail- Forbes
I had to laugh at the author's comparisons to the Model S and calling "ties" between the two that are at best just plain wrong, at worst a clear bias or a paid Porsche lackey.
Example: Porsche Taycan has 12.9 Cubic feet rear trunk space compared to 26.3 for the Model S. He called it a tie. Give me a break.
Another is on styling. Porsche wins! Sorry, that's a personal preference not an objective measurement.
I also find it odd that Posche felt they needed to call it the Taycan Turbo S. LOL. Show me the turbo on a car that lacks an ICE. Sheesh.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckt...tor-in-the-luxurious-new-taycan/#15aa08e0c494
Example: Porsche Taycan has 12.9 Cubic feet rear trunk space compared to 26.3 for the Model S. He called it a tie. Give me a break.
Another is on styling. Porsche wins! Sorry, that's a personal preference not an objective measurement.
I also find it odd that Posche felt they needed to call it the Taycan Turbo S. LOL. Show me the turbo on a car that lacks an ICE. Sheesh.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckt...tor-in-the-luxurious-new-taycan/#15aa08e0c494
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I'm not a fan of Musk, but fair is fair as far as the Tesla cars go, and this guy had his thumb on the scale in favor of Porsche. He tried desperately to make the Porsche look better or as good as the Model S despite the stats. It is not a tie when the numbers are not the same. It's wishful thinking, or what some might simply call a second place finish.
Especially when you compare prices between the 2 vehicles. I wonder if the Taycan will outsell the I-pace?
Different vehicles really, one is a sports car and the other an SUV.
Well I hope the Porsche sells better than the I-Pace. Jaguar only sold 900 of those in the month of August.
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The Jaguar doesn't have turbo...
Dang! That must be it!!
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Shhh! Don't tell Porsche or their EV customers. I hear the next Porsche EV will include "V8" in it's name.
Not an actual V8 engine but for an additional $500 Porsche will sell you an engine sound MP3 file for your Porsche Taycan EV. (This is not a joke!)
https://electrek.co/2019/09/16/porsche-taycan-500-option-motor-noise/
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BMW i8 has this for several years I think.
2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost v. BMW i8: Fake Engine Sound? [Video]
https://www.tflcar.com/2014/09/2015-ford-mustang-ecoboost-v-bmw-i8-fake-engine-sound-video/
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heres a short video of the Porsche being built.some interesting info.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/porsche-makes-2020-taycan-first-130000830.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/porsche-makes-2020-taycan-first-130000830.html
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I always enjoy a how it's made video, thanks, Bill.
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I don't know why people can't appreciate other manufacturers making EVs at each price point level. High-end car manufacturers get a lot of attention from ICE drivers/racers (pro&amateur). This is GREAT for EV exposure and helps with the turning point.
I think this Porsche ad is very well done.
Observate YT watcher said:
Warren Hooper
@ 0:22 Clock at 9:11, radio tuned to 92.8.
@0:39 and 0:27 clock also at 9:11.
Warren Hooper4 days ago (edited)
0:22 Clock at 9:11, radio tuned to 92.8. 0:39 and 0:27 clock also at 9:11. Only Porsche would go to this level of detail!
I think this Porsche ad is very well done.
Observate YT watcher said:
Warren Hooper
@ 0:22 Clock at 9:11, radio tuned to 92.8.
@0:39 and 0:27 clock also at 9:11.
Warren Hooper4 days ago (edited)
0:22 Clock at 9:11, radio tuned to 92.8. 0:39 and 0:27 clock also at 9:11. Only Porsche would go to this level of detail!
I agree. Despite the numbers, a Tesla is no Porsche. If you plunk down $150K+ for a Porsche you are buying into a mystique.
And although <<WARNING>> I have no evidence, I can only imagine that the Porsche is built more like a tank, while the Tesla is more smoke and mirrors. I could see Tesla improving performance with electronics, while Porsche doing the same with beefed up suspension components?
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