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Porsche introduces Taycan Sport Turismo family; third body variant of Taycan EV

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Porsche has introduced a third body variant of the Taycan electric sports car. In 2021, deliveries of the all-electric Porsche Taycan more than doubled to 41,296 units from the previous year. seconds and its top speed is 260 km/h (162 mph). Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo: electric power consumption combined (WLTP) 24.0 - 22.5

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Porsche increases stake in electric sports car company Rimac to 15.5%

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Porsche has increased its stake in technology and sports car company Rimac Automobili to 15.5%. In June 2018, the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer purchased a 10% stake in Rimac. Porsche is now strengthening the established partnership. Porsche has been supporting Rimac and its positive development for a year now.

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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Seven of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers have registered with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to race the new Gen3 car which debuts in next season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The manufacturers currently confirmed for the Gen3 era of Formula E are: DS Automobiles, France. Nissan, Japan.

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Porsche takes 10% stake in the electric technology and sports car company Rimac; development partnership

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Porsche AG has taken a 10% stake in the technology and electric sports car company Rimac Automobili. Rimac develops and produces electric vehicle components and manufactures electric super sports cars. As part of its electrification efforts, Porsche is seeking a development partnership with the young company.

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Rimac/Bugatti CEO explains problems with Tesla Roadster’s under 1 sec 0 to 60 mph

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Mate Rimac, CEO of supercar makers Rimac and Bugatti, has commented on Elon Musk’s claim that the new Tesla Roadster is going to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 1 second with thrusters. Musk again claimed that the vehicle would achieve sub-1-second 0 to 60 mph acceleration with cold air trusters built by his rocket company, SpaceX.

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Tesla Style S Plaid Observe Package deal unlocks 200-mph govern pace

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Tesla has introduced a unutilized Observe Package deal for its Style S Plaid that can allow the 1,020-hp automotive to collision a up to now introduced govern pace of 200 mph. The unadorned package deal additionally comprises brake fluid designed for monitor using, and the all-important firmware replace required to achieve 200 mph.

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Lexus LBX, Tesla on the ‘Ring, Porsche Project X: This Year’s Manage Pictures

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No less than one model will bundle 422 hp, or enough quantity for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.4 The TX is the company cousin of the Toyota Brilliant Highlander, and manufacturing of each cars can be treated at a plant in Indiana. One of the crucial efficiency objectives for any manufacturing model is a lap report on the Nürburgring.

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