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PORSCHE TAYCAN TURBO S By Darren Cassey Porsche's Tesla Model S rival is here - but should Elon Musk's company be worried? Darren Cassey finds out WHAT IS IT? What is it? A pretty big deal, that's what. The Taycan is Porsche's first electric vehicle and the car that's finally giving Tesla something to worry about. The German car maker reckons its American rival isn't really a rival at all though, because they have a different ethos - but for now, they're the only electric executive cars about. (The Taycan is considerably more expensive, however.) It's also a big deal because when Porsche tries something new, it tends to succeed. When it launched the Cayenne, the idea of a premium
Facts at a glance Model as tested: Porsche Taycan Turbo S Engine: Twin electric motors with 93.4kWh battery Power: 616bhp (750bhp with Launch Control) Torque: 1,050Nm Max speed: 161mph 0-60mph: 2.6 secs MPG: N/A Range: 254 miles Emissions: 0g/km CO2
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