Performance Review: Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Porsche Taycan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo is the 2 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Porsche Taycan has a 0cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The Taycan shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Taycan's All Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2320 kgs (5114 lbs) this makes the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo in the same weight category as the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Porsche Taycan shares the same bhp with the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 751 bhp (560 kW) @ 0 rpm similar to the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (740 bhp) or the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (759 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 774 lb-ft (1049.4 Nm) @ 0 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (774 lb-ft) or the 2019 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (774 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Porsche Taycan you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (347.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Porsche Taycan.

The Porsche Taycan has a Power to weight ratio of 323.7 bhp per ton and 333.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Taycan competing with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Supercharged Convertible (347.7 bhp per ton) or the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (347.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Porsche Taycan generating around 333.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2021 Maserati MC20 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (358.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (357.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 McLaren 675 LT Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs). This Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Ferrari 812 Competizione A 6.5L V12 (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Taycan and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392

When talking about the performance of the Porsche Taycan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.52 secs @ 118.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (11.47 secs), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (11.47 secs), and the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (11.48 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Taycan equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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