On carWow's Youtube channel, which I personally watch often, I saw the video "[Drag Race! Porsche Taikan Turbo GT vs Tuned 911 Turbo S vs Stock Turbo S". The speed of the Taikan was astounding, so I would like to introduce its contents.

Unparalleled performance of the Taikan Turbo GT

Porsche's electric car, the Taikan Turbo GT, has shown astonishing performance against the king of gasoline-powered cars, the 911 Turbo S.
In a drag race conducted by Carwow, the Taikan Turbo GT outperformed not only a stock 911 Turbo S, but also a 911 Turbo S tuned to 1,100 horsepower.

Three Porsches competed in this race. A stock 911 Turbo S (650 hp), a tuned 911 Turbo S (1100 hp), and a Taikan Turbo GT (up to 1108 hp). The results were astounding.

The Taikan Turbo GT.0-400m in 9.8 seconds to reach the goaland beat the modified 911 Turbo S by 10.1 seconds.

The stock 911 Turbo S fell further behind at 10.4 seconds. This result is a true testament to the technological evolution of electric vehicles and the passion that Porsche engineers have put into the Taikan Turbo GT.

Struggle for 911 Turbo S

The tuned-up 911 Turbo S also put up a good fight. In the first race, it recorded a time of 9.8 seconds, showing that it was on an equal footing with the Taicang Turbo GT. However, in the following races, the times gradually dropped.

This is a common phenomenon in high-output tuned cars. Tires become too hot or the heat load on the engine increases, making it difficult to maintain consistent performance. On the other hand,The Taikan Turbo GT took advantage of the characteristics of the electric motor and improved its times with each race.

Realizing the Evolution of Electric Vehicles

The results of this race truly demonstrate the technological evolution of electric vehicles.The Taikan Turbo GT weighs 2365 kg, more than 700 kg heavier than the 911 Turbo S.Despite this, it showed overwhelming acceleration performance.

This is probably the result of the perfect combination of the instantaneous torque generation characteristic of electric motors and Porsche's sophisticated four-wheel drive system. The superiority of the Taikan Turbo GT was especially evident in the rolling start race.The characteristics of electric vehicles, which do not require gear changes, are a major advantage in high-rpm acceleration.This was the case.

Porsche Fan Reaction

The reaction of Porsche fans to the results of this race was mixed.
For those who love the roar of a traditional flat-six engine, the quiet ride of an electric car may seem insufficient. In fact, the roar of the tuned 911 Turbo S dominated the pre-race sound check.

But for Porsche fans who value performance,The performance of the Taikan Turbo GT cannot be ignored.It is a car that is a true Porsche. And it is an undeniable fact that the Taikan, despite being an electric car, maintains the quality of driving that is typical of Porsche and is highly appreciated by many Porsche drivers.

Future Direction of Porsche

The results of this race seem to indicate the future direction of Porsche. The performance of electric vehicles has improved remarkably, and I think there is a strong possibility that in the near future, an electrified Porsche will reign supreme in the supersport realm.

However, Porsche is still developing gasoline engine vehicles and has just announced that it will still be developing them in the future. Electric and gasoline-powered vehicles,By developing a lineup that takes advantage of the characteristics of each, the company will probably be able to meet diverse needs.

The overwhelming performance of the Taikan Turbo GT demonstrates the future possibilities of electric vehicles and at the same time raises Porsche's brand value to a new level. I personally cannot take my eyes off what kind of cars Porsche will produce in the future.

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