Drove a Taycan Turbo S today, and I am a little bit stunned

[tdw28210]

We are working with Hendrick Porsche here in Charlotte on charity fundraiser for a local organization that helps people battling cancer. It is called the "Taycan Launch for Charity" in support of the 24 Foundation. https://www.24foundation.org/charlotte/

We're during $24 ride-alongs on February 15th in this same Taycan Turbo S. I got a chance to ride and drive the car today. I can't really begin to describe the sensation of dropping the hammer in this car from a dead stop. It is a mixture of adrenaline, excitement and terror. It's instantaneous and feels like it is bottomless. It is what I imagine an F1 car to feel like during acceleration. And this things HANDLES. It feels nothing like the 5k lbs Panamera I was expecting. It feels like a modern 911 behind the wheel.

I literally got a little light-headed as I mashed the pedal. Not nauseous, just light-headed. I am in awe of what Porsche engineers have accomplished with this vehicle.

And oh yeah, we passed a new Tesla as it pulled out the dealership - which is right down the road. Actually felt bad for the guy. He was just staring at the Taycan as we crept by him in traffic.

For an in-town or weekend in the mountains kinda car (for this part of the world), I don't think it can be beat. Am I ready to clear out my air-cooleds to own it? Not yet. But damn, I want one.

[GH85Carrera]

No doubt it will be a fantastic car. I am way too cheap to pay that much money for any car ever. I can't wait for a chance to test drive one at my dealership.

[brainz01]

I thought this video was impressive. Matt's driven lots of fast cars, and the Taycan seemed to impress him.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WONuaO9KzxQ

[stealthn]

My Panamera Turbo is dam fast, but I can’t imagine it with instant torque. The rest of the family will not let me do launch control anymore (with them in the car) as it made them all feel sick.

If they only kept the suicide doors and kept the price around $150k...

[peppy]

Originally Posted by brainz01

I thought this video was impressive. Matt's driven lots of fast cars, and the Taycan seemed to impress him.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WONuaO9KzxQ

I now want to drive an EV car.

[Nader]

As some of us are learning, until you experience these first hand, it's hard to describe. Porsche is now giving us a taste of what the future holds when engineering powerhouses like them throw their full weight behind EVs. Like I've said before, alien technology.

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by Nader

As some of us are learning, until you experience these first hand, it's hard to describe. Porsche is now giving us a taste of what the future holds when engineering powerhouses like them throw their full weight behind EVs. Like I've said before, alien technology.

I've never driven or even ridden in one, but I watched a Tesla haul ass down a small, private airport runway, from a dig, and holy shiit did that get my attention!

[unclebilly]

Maybe I will trade in the 76 Turbo...

[Nader]

Oh, and get ready for the following counterarguments:

It runs on coal!
The batteries will kill you and ruin the earth!
EV incentives are unfair!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Rawknees'Turbo

I've never driven or even ridden in one, but I watched a Tesla haul ass down a small, private airport runway, from a dig, and holy shiit did that get my attention!

I did get to drive my pal's early S model with maybe a 60 power designation. No ludicrous mode. It was very fast. However, from watching the linked video, it was stone age.

[rusnak]

Tried to watch the video. All of the parenthetical comments about heating and cooling made me start to fall asleep. Had to bail on it. Sounded pathetic.

[Eric H]

I’ve seen a Taycan Turbo S in person on display up close (as well as a Porsche Formule-E). I was VERY impressed. It’s not an e-Panamera but more of a 4 door e-911. Definitely some traditional 911 styling cues. I’ve never been a fan of Tesla styling and imho this is a far better looking car. Of course it comes at a considerably higher price...

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by Eric H

I’ve seen a Taycan Turbo S in person on display up close (as well as a Porsche Formule-E). I was VERY impressed. It’s not an e-Panamera but more of a 4 door e-911. Definitely some traditional 911 styling cues. I’ve never been a fan of Tesla styling and imho this is a far better looking car. Of course it comes at a considerably higher price...

They both look like bars of soap with wheels and lights stuck on.

[masraum]

[tdw28210]

I can only begrudgingly watch long videos online, sooooo here's a nice short one that gets the point across. How about zero to 90 mph back to zero on the deck of an old aircraft carrier (the USS Hornet) in SF bay?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=59&v=PAX74HkmvHU&feature=emb_logo

[cairns]

Oh, and get ready for the following counterarguments:

It runs on coal!
The batteries will kill you and ruin the earth!
EV incentives are unfair!

How about it's $200,000 freaking dollars?

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by masraum

Telsa non existent r&d. And only straight line acceleration.
Could have predicted that one.

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by cairns

How about it's $200,000 freaking dollars?

At least you didn't subsidize it with your tax dollars.

[911boost]

That’s a lot of gas!

[Sooner or later]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

At least you didn't subsidize it with your tax dollars.

Tax credit