The power output and range therefore vary correspondingly: with the Performance battery, the Taycan 4S
generates up to 390 kW (530 PS) overboost power output. Equipped with the Performance battery Plus, it
delivers up to 420 kW (571 PS). In both variants, the Taycan 4S accelerates from a standing start to 100
km/h in 4.0 seconds. The top speed is also 250 km/h in both cases. The range is up to 407 kilometres with
the Performance battery and up to 463 kilometres with the Performance battery Plus (in accordance with
WLTP in each case) – the highest value of the current Taycan range. The maximum charging capacity (peak)
is 225 kW (Performance battery) or 270 kW (Performance battery Plus).
Innovative drive machines and dynamic performance
Breathtaking acceleration, tractive power typical of sports cars and outstanding continuously available power
– the new model 4S also features these strengths of the Taycan. The permanently excited synchronous
machine on the rear axle has an active length of 130 millimetres and is therefore exactly 80 millimetres
shorter than the corresponding drive component on the Taycan Turbo S and Taycan Turbo. The
pulse-controlled inverter used on the front axle in the Taycan 4S operates with up to 300 amps, and the
inverter on the rear axle with up to 600 amps.
With two permanently excited synchronous machines on the front and rear axles, in other words all-wheel
drive, as well as a two-speed transmission on the rear axle, the drive architecture comprises the same main
technical highlights as on its model brothers. The same also applies to the intelligent charging management
and exemplary aerodynamics. With a cd value from 0.22, the aerodynamics makes a significant contribution
to low energy consumption and thus long range. The clear, puristic exterior design with Porsche DNA is also
typical for the Taycan, as is the unique interior design with wide display band.
Puristic exterior design with Porsche DNA
With its clear, puristic design, the Taycan signals the beginning of a new era. At the same time, it retains the
unmistakable Porsche design DNA. From the front, it looks particularly wide and flat with highly contoured
wings. The silhouette is shaped by the sporty roof line sloping downward to the rear. The highly sculpted side
sections are also characteristic. The sleek cabin, the drawn-in rear C-pillar and the pronounced shoulders of
the wings result in a sharply emphasised rear, typical of the brand. There are also innovative elements such
as the glass-effect Porsche logo, which has been integrated into the light bar at the rear.
Distinguishing features of the Taycan 4S compared with the Turbo and Turbo S include the aerodynamically
optimised 19-inch Taycan S Aero wheels and the red-painted brake callipers. The front apron with new
geometry, side sills and rear diffuser in black ensure further visual differentiation. LED headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) are equipped as standard.
Unique interior design with a wide display band
The cockpit also signals the start of a new era with its clear structure and completely new architecture. The
free-standing, curved instrument cluster forms the highest point on the dashboard. This places a clear focus
on the driver axis. A central 10.9-inch infotainment display and an optional passenger display are combined to
form an integrated glass band in a black-panel look.
As standard, the Taycan 4S comes with a partial leather interior as well as front comfort seats with eight-way
electrical adjustment.
With the Taycan, Porsche offers an entirely leather-free interior for the first time. Interiors made from innovative
recycled materials underscore the sustainable concept of the electric sports car.
Centrally networked chassis systems
Porsche uses a centrally networked control system for the Taycan chassis. The integrated Porsche 4D
Chassis Control analyses and synchronises all chassis systems in real time. As standard, the Taycan 4S
features adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology including electronic damper control PASM
(Porsche Active Suspension Management).
The Taycan 4S has six-piston fixed-calliper brakes on the front axle with internally vented cast iron brake
discs. The brake disc diameter is 360 millimetres on the front axle and 358 millimetres on the rear axle.
Four-piston brakes are used on the rear axle. The brake callipers of the brake system are painted red.
The Taycan 4S can be ordered immediately and will arrive in European dealerships in January 2020. Prices in
Germany start at 105,607 euros – including VAT and country-specific equipment.
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