Porsche 2021 Taycan Sedan
The soul has many facets, but no fixed shape. By a smile that expresses total delight: when viewing the Porsche 2021 Taycan Sedan.
Puristic, expressive, timeless. Three attributes that describe every Porsche – and especially this one, which takes our DNA into a new automotive era. What applied to the legendary model 356 from 1948, applies even more so to the new Taycan: a vehicle concept that reflects changing automotive times requires a soul with the prestigious Porsche title.
The Taycan battery exploits its huge potential by means of pouch cells, chemically optimized for maximum performance with a long range. The large version (performance battery plus) is installed in the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S and has 33 modules with a total of 396 cells. The more compact performance battery that is fitted as standard in the Taycan and Taycan 4S produces its energy from 28 modules with a total of 336 cells.
The battery is also based on 800-volt technology instead of the usual 400 volts. The effect: improved charging and drive performance with smaller cable cross-sections, which has a positive impact on the overall weight. The cooling system ensures that the drive is optimally supplied with energy in any situation. And a robust battery frame helps protect the battery even in the event of an accident.
The interaction of the drive components produces impressive performance figures, both technically and emotionally: with up to 560kW (750 HP) overboost is activated with Launch Control, both machines accelerate the Taycan Turbo S from a standstill to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds. And this can be repeatedly reproduced: consecutive acceleration is possible, up to a top track speed of 161 mph.
Physical buttons have been almost entirely replaced by digital ones. Making the interior look extremely tidy. The same principle of tidiness also applies to the displays, of which there are up to four – intuitive, distraction-free and easy to use. The arrangement is also driver-focused, as is typical of Porsche: the instrument cluster is the center of attention, consisting of a 16.8-inch curved display and surrounded by control panels with Direct Touch Control for selecting lighting and chassis functions.
