Taycan - how did they make it so slow?
Discussion
sxmwht said:
I'm looking at the Taycan models on the Porsche website. The Taycan 4 CT has about 470 BHP and does 0-60 in an absolutely rapid....
5.1 seconds.
Is it that heavy? The Golf R does it in 4 (source: carwow video)
Some of the other models look similarly "slow", but that one stood out the most. Is it a weight thing?
Taycan speed does have a few variables in addition to the Golf R. Battery charge state and battery temperature being two of them. The Tesla's of this world will allow you to force the system into an optimum state, but I don't believe Porsche do. Just one of the many nuances of performance electric cars.5.1 seconds.
Is it that heavy? The Golf R does it in 4 (source: carwow video)
Some of the other models look similarly "slow", but that one stood out the most. Is it a weight thing?
Evanivitch said:
sxmwht said:
I'm looking at the Taycan models on the Porsche website. The Taycan 4 CT has about 470 BHP and does 0-60 in an absolutely rapid....
5.1 seconds.
Is it that heavy? The Golf R does it in 4 (source: carwow video)
Some of the other models look similarly "slow", but that one stood out the most. Is it a weight thing?
Taycan speed does have a few variables in addition to the Golf R. Battery charge state and battery temperature being two of them. The Tesla's of this world will allow you to force the system into an optimum state, but I don't believe Porsche do. Just one of the many nuances of performance electric cars.5.1 seconds.
Is it that heavy? The Golf R does it in 4 (source: carwow video)
Some of the other models look similarly "slow", but that one stood out the most. Is it a weight thing?
Evanivitch said:
Taycan speed does have a few variables in addition to the Golf R. Battery charge state...
I thought, unlike Tesla, the Taycan always gives 100% irrespective of charge. Temps obv different variable; is hot or cold better? Can't say I've ever noticed any difference in power where I live but ambient temp never drops below mid 70's.ds666 said:
Evanivitch said:
sxmwht said:
I'm looking at the Taycan models on the Porsche website. The Taycan 4 CT has about 470 BHP and does 0-60 in an absolutely rapid....
5.1 seconds.
Is it that heavy? The Golf R does it in 4 (source: carwow video)
Some of the other models look similarly "slow", but that one stood out the most. Is it a weight thing?
Taycan speed does have a few variables in addition to the Golf R. Battery charge state and battery temperature being two of them. The Tesla's of this world will allow you to force the system into an optimum state, but I don't believe Porsche do. Just one of the many nuances of performance electric cars.5.1 seconds.
Is it that heavy? The Golf R does it in 4 (source: carwow video)
Some of the other models look similarly "slow", but that one stood out the most. Is it a weight thing?
Porsche don't pin their performance to such a corner case, but there are still minor variations in performance based on the above variables, but far less noticeable than Tesla.
fblm said:
I thought, unlike Tesla, the Taycan always gives 100% irrespective of charge. Temps obv different variable; is hot or cold better? Can't say I've ever noticed any difference in power where I live but ambient temp never drops below mid 70's.
I'd say it's more equivalent to saying the Taycan always gives 90%, whilst the Tesla gives 110% down to 80% as it does repeated launches, if we're being vague...Evanivitch said:
fblm said:
I thought, unlike Tesla, the Taycan always gives 100% irrespective of charge. Temps obv different variable; is hot or cold better? Can't say I've ever noticed any difference in power where I live but ambient temp never drops below mid 70's.
I'd say it's more equivalent to saying the Taycan always gives 90%, whilst the Tesla gives 110% down to 80% as it does repeated launches, if we're being vague...Evanivitch said:
fblm said:
I thought, unlike Tesla, the Taycan always gives 100% irrespective of charge. Temps obv different variable; is hot or cold better? Can't say I've ever noticed any difference in power where I live but ambient temp never drops below mid 70's.
I'd say it's more equivalent to saying the Taycan always gives 90%, whilst the Tesla gives 110% down to 80% as it does repeated launches, if we're being vague...fblm said:
If 90% is all it will ever give then that is it's 100% no?
ds666 said:
Evanivitch said:
fblm said:
I thought, unlike Tesla, the Taycan always gives 100% irrespective of charge. Temps obv different variable; is hot or cold better? Can't say I've ever noticed any difference in power where I live but ambient temp never drops below mid 70's.
I'd say it's more equivalent to saying the Taycan always gives 90%, whilst the Tesla gives 110% down to 80% as it does repeated launches, if we're being vague...Evanivitch said:
ds666 said:
Evanivitch said:
fblm said:
I thought, unlike Tesla, the Taycan always gives 100% irrespective of charge. Temps obv different variable; is hot or cold better? Can't say I've ever noticed any difference in power where I live but ambient temp never drops below mid 70's.
I'd say it's more equivalent to saying the Taycan always gives 90%, whilst the Tesla gives 110% down to 80% as it does repeated launches, if we're being vague...CloudStuff said:
Define 'slow'.
You've picked the base model, and are going by the official stats.
All Taycans are too fast for the road, the base one is the least bonkers. All of that power and torque is available instantly.
But if they're too slow for you, please be careful not to buy one by mistake.
Won't be an issue early next year. They will only be able to go as fast as any other new car.You've picked the base model, and are going by the official stats.
All Taycans are too fast for the road, the base one is the least bonkers. All of that power and torque is available instantly.
But if they're too slow for you, please be careful not to buy one by mistake.
Evanivitch said:
ds666 said:
But you want one , don’t you . Admit it ??
Why? If you think I'm singing the praises of Tesla, you're very wrong. Both Tesla and Porsche have made entirely valid design decisions, it's just a different approach to what they consider valid 0-60 performance.If we’re going to be picky, doesn’t Porsche also quote bhp that is only available for a few sec as their headline numbers? So you’re getting 100% for a short burst and then 90% or whatever. Which means impressive 0-60 numbers if I’m not mistaken which you could argue are artificial, if such things matter. To me it seems both Tesla and Porsche are playing games?
I’m mostly surprised that Porsche isn’t back at the Nurburgring trying to beat Tesla’s time. That’s surely where you really find out who’s the EV boss. If Porsche is so amazing at power delivery and handling, let’s see it. I can’t think of a better stage to showcase it. This is where all performance parameters of a car will be tested.
I’m mostly surprised that Porsche isn’t back at the Nurburgring trying to beat Tesla’s time. That’s surely where you really find out who’s the EV boss. If Porsche is so amazing at power delivery and handling, let’s see it. I can’t think of a better stage to showcase it. This is where all performance parameters of a car will be tested.
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