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Porsche updates first Porsche Taycan models with free software update

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Porsche extensively updated its all-electric Taycan last September for the new model year. Porsche is making the software update available free of charge on a worldwide basis. With this, the sprint from zero to 200 km/h (0-124 mph) takes just 9.6 seconds in conjunction with Launch Control—0.2 seconds faster than before.

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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).

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Tesla Model 3 with bolt-on parts matches Porsche 911 GT2 RS record at Buttonwillow

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Its top-tier trim, the Model 3 Performance, blitzes from 0-60 mph in 3.2 During a recent run at Buttonwillow, the Model 3 with bolted-on parts completed a lap in 1.49.90. So does this mean that Unplugged’s Model 3 is better than Porsche’s track monster in a closed circuit? Case in point: the Model 3.

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Porsche unveils Mission E Cross Turismo EV study at Geneva show

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At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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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. As part of its electrification efforts, Porsche is seeking a development partnership with the young company. Rimac develops and produces electric vehicle components and manufactures electric super sports cars.

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Tesla Model 3 duels the Porsche Taycan Turbo S in track race–with surprising results

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But this time around, the event also hosted a new, formidable electric car—the 560 KW Porsche Taycan Turbo S. . The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is a powerhouse all-electric sports car that was bred on the cruel turns of the Nurburgring. But surprisingly enough, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S did not take the overall win of the day.

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Porsche sticks to EV sales target with new electric Macan already seeing strong orders

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Porsche is launching four new vehicles this year, its most ever. This will include the new all-electric Macan EV , which Porsche says is already seeing strong orders. Porsche generated $44.2 Despite rising inflation and “exceptionally high investments,” Porsche maintained an operating return on sales of 18%. billion (40.5

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