Does Taycan 4s/Taycan have the same acceleration performance as Taycan Turbo?

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I ordered a 4S and prior to my test drive I intentionally drove my 2018 M5 on the exact same route and attempted every acceleration and handling maneuver back to back.

With both vehicles set to Sport mode. The Taycan‘s instant acceleration will make your head snap back even when you know it’s coming unlike any ICE super car that is more than 7+ years old. 15 - 75 MPH mash of the throttle is so instantaneous that it can’t really be explained to someone that has never had a performance EV previously.

As for the ride and handling between the M5 and Taycan....the Taycan has a buttery smooth ride at any speed compared to the M5 which is just a bit harsh even in the softest setting. Going 100 MPH in the Taycan comes so effortlessly and with such control that I am fearful of my first speeding ticket in 25+ years. 60 and 100 feel the same especially without the sound of an ICE.
 

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I’ll chime in and say that Turbo S is TOO FAST and completely unnecessary. I’d say the same if Turbo for day to day. So a 4S or one with performance is, in my opinion, the true sweet spot if you are not drag racing or taking car to the track. I mean it’s fun but you won’t do it too many times, it hurts!
 

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The GTS will be the sweet spot, like for any other P-car. :p
Anyone have an idea of what will be included of extra equipment in the GTS version? Performance package, black window trim, race tex interior?

And are we going to see some special equipment for the GTS version, maybe black wheels?

Could a 0-100 km/t time be something like 3.6 sec? (between Turbo and 4S)
 


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Hi @Gnep , I have not driven the Turbo/S but just taken delivery of a 4S, my previously daily drive was a 911.

I’m sure someone will be along with the actual numbers but I can say that I think the instant acceleration is nothing but outstanding in the 4S :like:
i understand your feeling of sadness , having to let go of your 911 cabrio.I have the same issue.i hope the Taycan can fill in the void
 

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i understand your feeling of sadness , having to let go of your 911 cabrio.I have the same issue.i hope the Taycan can fill in the void
It certainly does @diesel . I have not found a road suitable for the speed as of yet. It’s brutal acceleration and difficult not to hit the speed limit in a blink of an eye
 

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Does anyone know if the extra battery packs on the 4s make a noticeable difference on acceleration? Only asking as if I order I’m not getting them so hoping the answers no!
 


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Anyone have an idea of what will be included of extra equipment in the GTS version? Performance package, black window trim, race tex interior?

And are we going to see some special equipment for the GTS version, maybe black wheels?

Could a 0-100 km/t time be something like 3.6 sec? (between Turbo and 4S)
It'll be a while before they do a GTS. GTS features tend to differ by region. For example, in the US the Macan GTS got air suspension standard where it didn't in a number of other markets. The GTS is often the way they sell a bunch of cars at the end of a model's life before a refresh.
 

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Does anyone know if the extra battery packs on the 4s make a noticeable difference on acceleration? Only asking as if I order I’m not getting them so hoping the answers no!
I think the regular battery and premium battery 4S have the same 0-100 km/h time - I suspect you could not sense much of a difference.

After 3 electric cars, I am appreciating the larger battery. I was never sorry for having too much left in the battery at the end of a trip. On the other hand, several times I had to drive at 50 mph and with the heating off because I had too little in the battery. Try that in Minnesotta at -20C, not a pleasant experience. So my suggestion is consider the larger battery if you can afford it.
 

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Side by side, you would definitely notice the difference between cars with and without the perf battery.

That said, either one is pretty fast. I'd not want to try to sell the non-perf battery version in 3 years though...
 

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Hi @Gnep , I have not driven the Turbo/S but just taken delivery of a 4S, my previously daily drive was a 911.

I’m sure someone will be along with the actual numbers but I can say that I think the instant acceleration is nothing but outstanding in the 4S :like:
100% agree. My fun car is a Ferrari 458 Italia and the Taycan 4S certainly feels faster to take off! Instant Torque is great fun.
 

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The GTS will be the sweet spot, like for any other P-car. :p

Sweet spot on Turbo was actually Porsche’s own words, I read somewhere. But I think you’re right believing that GTS will overtake that statement. It’s a good chance it might become their most popular electric model when it finally arrives.

Either way, all the models in the Taycan range is great, and no huge difference sets any of them, apart from a few seconds and the price tag. The joy and fun of driving these cars are basically the same experience, with substance in both soul and spirit!
 
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Side by side, you would definitely notice the difference between cars with and without the perf battery.

That said, either one is pretty fast. I'd not want to try to sell the non-perf battery version in 3 years though...
Funny you said this , after 3 years I just bought CPO 4s with a small battery because I put more importance on other features like the performance package and head up display over the bigger battery. I drive 100 miles a day and I can charge at home.
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