The Porsche Taycan has introduced Porsche into the electrical period with the efficiency anticipated of the model. On Wednesday, Porsche unveiled the sportiest model but, the Taycan GTS, which additionally marks the debut of the Sport Turismo physique model.
However the Taycan already provides a wagon physique model, proper? Sure, however that is the Cross Turismo with 0.8 inch extra floor clearance and black fender cladding. The Sport Turismo has the identical experience peak because the sedan and tuning that is meant to be sportier. Thus the identify.
Each the Taycan GTS sedan and GTS Sport Turismo get the electrical motors and inverters from the Turbo mannequin, they usually make the identical 626 lb-ft of torque because the Turbo, however horsepower drops from 670 within the Turbo to 590 within the GTS. A Porsche spokesperson informed Motor Authority the concept behind that change was to keep away from taxing the bigger rear motor as a lot. The GTS model will dissipate warmth higher and supply extra repeatable efficiency than the Turbo model, which is nearly maxed out. Porsche quotes a 0-60 mph time of three.5 seconds for each physique kinds and says it has tuned the artificial sound of the motors to be deeper and louder.
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS
Like different Taycans, the GTS fashions use a 2-speed rear transmission. Additionally they get bigger 93.4-kwh battery pack and 800-volt structure that may deal with charging speeds of as much as 270 kw. Porsche says at that price, the Taycan GTS can cost from 5% to 80% in 22 and a half minutes.
The Taycan GTS rides on the air suspension with adaptive dampers suspension from the Turbo fashions, however Porsche says it calibrated the suspension to make the automotive extra responsive and linked to the street. Commonplace efficiency {hardware} features a mechanical torque-vectoring rear differential, and the Sport Chrono bundle that provides a steering wheel mode dial and digital and analog dashboard clock. Choices embody rear-axle steering, energetic entrance and rear anti-roll bars, and 21-inch wheels. The choices are even tuned for the GTS’s sportier taste.
Commonplace 15.4-inch entrance rotors (1.2 inches bigger than these of the 4S mannequin) with six-piston calipers and 14.1-inch rear rotors with four-piston calipers present the stopping energy. Porsche additionally provides its surface-coated and carbon-ceramic brakes.
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS
Inside upgrades for the GTS embody 18-way power-adjustable entrance seats with GTS logos within the headrests, brushed black aluminum trim and door sills, and artificial suede on the sprint, steering wheel, and headliner. A GTS Inside Package deal provides Carmine Crimson or Chalk stitching with matching seat belts and matte carbon trim. The inside has the identical 15.7 cubic toes of cargo house because the Cross Turismo and 42.8 cubic toes with the rear seat folded down.
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
Porsche says the Sport Turismo physique model is extra sharpened for the street, whereas the Cross Turismo exemplifies all-weather, all-road functionality, although solely with a barely increased floor clearance. Additionally in comparison with the Cross Turismo, the Sport Turismo has a normal SportDesign entrance fascia, Turbo aspect skirts with the GTS brand, a physique coloration as an alternative of gloss black rear spoiler, and no cladding over the wheel cutouts. Different GTS particulars embody gloss again on the aspect skirts, window trim, and an inlay on the rear diffuser; 20-inch wheels from the Taycan Turbo S however with a satin-black end; a black rear mild strip; and tinted black matrix LED headlights.
Just like the Cross Turismo physique, the Sport Turismo comes normal with a glass roof. A Variable Mild Management model of this roof lets house owners choose from 4 patterns: clear, matte, 40%, and 60%.
The Taycan GTS sedan begins at $132,750 and the Sport Turismo prices $134,650. Each fashions can be found for order now with supply scheduled for the second quarter of 2022.
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