Here’s What Jay Leno Thinks About The New Porsche Taycan Turbo S

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Friday, Jan 22, 2021
Jay Leno is one of the most noted car collectors and enthusiasts anywhere in the world and recently had the opportunity to test out the new 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S through some of the streets around Los Angeles.
The idea of Porsche launching an all-electric sedan a decade ago would have been unthinkable and we’re sure to some Porsche enthusiasts, is still a little controversial. However, times are changing and Porsche thought now would be the perfect time to venture into the EV space and create a Tesla Model S rival.
Watch: Which One Charges Faster, The Tesla Model 3 Or The Porsche Taycan?
In range-topping Taycan Turbo S guise, the sports sedan features a pair of electric motors that combine to produce 750 hp and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque with Overboost enabled or 616 hp during normal driving scenarios. The car can power to 62 mph (100 km/h) in roughly 2.6 seconds, 124 mph (200 km/h) in 9.8 seconds, and run through to 161 mph (260 km/h). One of the most intriguing aspects of the Taycan is that unlike most other EVs on the market, it actually features a two-speed transmission that helps ensure acceleration remains strong even beyond 124 mph (200 km/h) when other EVs can start to slow down.
Underpinning the Porsche is an innovative 800-volt architecture that means the car can charge at up to 270 kW, which is enough for the battery to jump from 5 to 80 per cent charge in as little as 22.5 minutes.
What does Leno think of all this technology? Check out the video below to find out.
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