Rear Axle Steering - how to confirm it's installed / working?

[philbur]

if you are concerned about the build you really just need to pop off the rear wheel and look for the RAS parts - pics here - 2020 Porsche Taycan Suspension Deep Dive | How it works (autoblog.com)

much faster than doing all your testing too

I have RAS on ours and am always impressed with the turning radius and how agile it is in tight spaces. I dont have to do as many back and forths as with our Cayenne it replaced which is the same footprint.

phil.

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[Sidicks]

Rear-axle steering is available as an option (standard in the Taycan Turbo S). This further increases comfort, driving safety and driving dynamics. The vehicle steers without delay and builds up lateral acceleration at the rear axle much sooner. The result is even more impressive steering precision.

At low speeds of up to about 50 km/h, the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction to the front wheels. The steering angle depends on the driving speed and is a maximum of 2.8 degrees. This virtual shortening of the wheelbase results in a more dynamic steering response when cornering. At the same time, manoeuvring is easier as the turning circle has been reduced by around 60 centimetres to 11.2 metres. In addition, with rear-axle steering, the Taycan automatically features Power Steering Plus with greater support for steering assistance at low speeds.

At speeds exceeding approximately 50 km/h, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front axle, again depending on the speed. The wheelbase is therefore virtually lengthened, thereby increasing stability, for example when changing lanes on the motorway.

 

[4thPcar]

Just received my RWD model and I think the real axle steering is an amazing feature, so glad I optioned it

 

[NoRPM22]

I just tried this on my new RWD. Went to an empty parking and just turned the steering all the way, the car literally appears to spin while stationary. The RAS is quite amazing. Can also experience it at tight turns on the road.

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