Here's The Porsche Taycan Being Benchmarked Against A Tesla Model S

Porsche's first ever fully-electric vehicle has been spotted on the Stelvio Pass undergoing benchmarking tests
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The one car the Porsche Taycan really needs to give a bloody nose is the Tesla Model S. The pokier versions of the Model S have a reputation for being absurdly quick - faster not only than conventional petrol-powered rivals but considerably more expensive supercars too.

It should come as no surprise, then, that two Taycan test mules have been spotted undergoing what looks to be a benchmarking test against a Model S on the oh-so twisty Stelvio pass. The derivative used in the video above - the quality of which is positively potato-spec - is a P85D, a curious choice given that it’s a discontinued model.

The fantastically windy Stelvio Pass is being used as a testing location for the Porsche Taycan
The fantastically windy Stelvio Pass is being used as a testing location…

It produces 682bhp from two electric motors and an 85kW battery, making 0-62mph possible in 3.1 seconds. We don’t have firm figures for the Taycan yet, although Porsche has said its first-ever EV will develop over 600bhp and do 0-62mph in less than 3.5 seconds. 0-124mph, meanwhile, will be sorted in under 12.

It’ll go into production in 2019, and be followed by a production version of the Mission E-Cross, which was confirmed by Porsche last week.

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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

Quick side note regarding the P85D’s power figure. It was later stated by Tesla that it makes 487 horsepower, not 682 ;)

10/25/2018 - 10:09 |
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So… they lied? Like, Tesla lied?

10/25/2018 - 10:57 |
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That’s the P85D tho… What about the P100D, thats the one with 650+hp

10/25/2018 - 20:22 |
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JKGL

Why does Porsche’s new electric car have quad exhausts?

10/25/2018 - 11:42 |
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JKGL

In reply to by JKGL

Just realized it’s probably fake camp stuff to throw people like me off.

10/25/2018 - 11:43 |
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Peanut_guy

In reply to by JKGL

I would not be surprised if they faked a noise from these fake tips

10/25/2018 - 13:26 |
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Elliot.J99

Pulling a Mercedes and putting fake exhausts on an EV

10/25/2018 - 12:08 |
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its a test mule.. they are trying too fool people you know?

10/25/2018 - 13:45 |
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Andrés Cely Herazo

As I didn’t read anything before watching the video, I thought my headphones were damaged…

10/25/2018 - 21:44 |
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