When Porsche announced it was going to put the Taycan into series production, some of the fabled sports car manufacturer’s fans were understandably worried. First and foremost, being an all-electric car, it was hitherto uncharted territory for Porsche.
Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, the question on everyone’s minds would be how to imbue the car with a distinctive Porsche soul, both visually and in its driving personality. The onus was to leave drivers in no doubt whatsoever that once they got behind the wheel, it would feel like a Porsche.
But honestly, those fans shouldn’t be worried, because Porsche has a long history of wading into uncharted waters and coming out on top. Almost 60 years ago, it proved just that with the 911—that a sports car could be both thrilling to drive and practical enough for daily use. In the carmaker’s more recent history, it again showed that there’s indeed a sports car in every Porsche with the Cayenne and Macan SUVs.
From a design standpoint, the Taycan is instantly recognisable as a Porsche, but one reinterpreted for the brave new world of electromobility in the 21st century.
On that note, the Taycan’s interior is just as progressive as its exterior lines and electric powertrain. The first thing you will note is the instrument cluster, a free-standing, curved 16.8-inch screen. When in use, information is displayed in circular “pods”, and its wing-shaped design is also reminiscent of other Porsche sports cars such as the 911.
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