I didn’t GPS verify at top speed, but I’ve hit an indicated 160 mph on my 4S a couple of times. When I have checked GPS at lower speeds, it’s pretty close to indicated speed, within 1-2mph…far closer than what my older German cars would be.
I know the E-Tron GT is a little detuned Vs 4S, so perhaps the improvement is better from 100-200km/h, where the 4S is already at 9.0s (https://fastestlaps.com/models/porsche-taycan-4s). My potential improvement in 0-100km/h from 4.0 to 3.87 is not as exciting, and top speed improvement of...
I saw this one right after it came out and was a little disappointed by the results.
Certainly better when not in overboost, but the total improvement looks to be marginal 0-100km/h vs. my stock 4S in launch control, and a bit better 100-200km/h.
Great point.
They state that all safety parameters are retained, so I’d imagine the odd launch control or a hot lap or two on a shorter track would be fine, but the repeated launches Porsche touted when releasing the Taycan, or even multiple laps around a track would trigger built in...
Going from the stock 482hp & 472lb. ft. (562hp in overboost only) to 620 hp and 614lb. ft. of torque in my 4S ALL the time would be fantastic.
While I could convince myself to get past the steep price tag, it may be the warranty aspect that keeps me from purchasing it, especially since the...
Looks like you have all the power you need for now!
Sadly, things did go quiet with Steinbauer. It did sound like they were working on it, and then hit some speed bumps. Perhaps coaxing the Taycan into releasing more power from the motor(s) is a more difficult task than they thought it would be.
Yes, that actually sounds about right as I’ve found that the estimated percentage does a good job accounting for elevation change, Highway speeds etc.
Not sure how the chargers are doing in Flagstaff at the moment (mixed reviews on PlugShare lately), but I had my fastest charge there going...
I’ve made the drive from Gilbert to Flagstaff which is almost the exact same distance as from Winslow. I had 17% left in my PBP 4S arriving to Flagstaff and did not drive economically. I don’t recall how much I had left when driving back, but it was a non issue coming down in elevation.
I hope EVGO uses improved chargers relative to what EA uses. While on the one hand I’ve had no connection issues now for a long time, on the other my local EA chargers (both 150kw and 350kw) charge at 40-50KW max when it’s over 100 degrees here in Phoenix.
Sounds like development took a bit longer than expected, however they are reporting that they will wrap up in late July. Fingers crossed, as I’m anxious to see what kind of extra performance they are able to squeeze.
On another note, I had seen that Manhart, a German tuning company, had...
I’ll add that I’ve only just recently seen upwards of 178kw from the 150kw charger I use most frequently. I’ve also neared the 270kw max charge rate with 267kw pulled from a 350kw charger before.
The front Michelin Pilot 4’s on my 4S are about even with my rears at 13,000 miles. Look good on the outside, but starting to get chewed up on the inside. Will be changing soon. Wondering if my constant driving in sport plus mode makes negative camber worse. Thankfully my wife drives around...
Excited to hear from more AZ Taycan owners. Have made a few fun drives in the miles I’ve racked up so far…hopefully we can line up some group drives soon.
Done the PHX - Vegas route twice in my 21 4S. Should be fine cruising in range mode and having fun in Sports Plus mode on the way up to charge in Kingman. Got in at 7% on one trip, just depends where you start from in the valley. The way back downhill is no problem.
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I also believe that Porsche is leaving power (low end specifically) on the table with the RWD and 4S models. Here is a post I made when I first ordereda RWD (and later switched it to a 4S.)
Yes, when I test drove a Taycan without Sports Chrono and saw that I still had Sports Plus available in the chassis settings, I knew I was skipping the option. I almost exclusively drive in the Sports Plus chassis setting as I like it lowered and more responsive.