[ad_1] Autoblog notes that the acceleration numbers have been adjusted, shaving one-tenth of a second on the quarter mile to 10.7, and two-tenths in 0 – 124 MPH to 9.6 seconds. Nothing has changed about the specs, it’s just that Porsche’s data collection shows the car is consistently faster than where it had been rated. […]
Category: sports car
BMW will discontinue its iconic i8 hybrid sports car in April
[ad_1] The i8 served as a paragon for BMW. The features and technology behind the car gradually made its way to other vehicles in the company’s stable — while the i8 probably wasn’t something even most luxury car enthusiasts could afford, BMW adapted its hybrid drivetrain for more affordable models. With its high-end specs, it […]
Porsche’s Taycan lives up to its EV hype
[ad_1] Electric vehicles are great at accelerating quickly, helped along by that low center of gravity (because of all that battery weight). But the laws of physics still apply and cornering can be a challenge if an automaker wants to give drivers more than 100 miles of range. More range means more battery and more […]
Ford’s electric Mustang project car packs a manual transmission
[ad_1] The power is possible in part due to some cutting-edge tech. Like the Porsche Taycan, the Mustang Lithium has an 800-volt battery system that delivers more performance (up to a megawatt of electrical discharge) even as it reduces weight and heat. You can even fine-tune the output on a 10.4-inch touchscreen, choosing between torque […]
Porsche tries selling its cars online in the US
[ad_1] You can walk though the process on dealers’ websites on desktops and mobile devices. To no one’s surprise, Porsche is considering expanding access if the pilot proves successful. It’s launching a comparable program in Germany at the same time. This isn’t quite as far-reaching as Tesla. The EV builder lets you custom-order cars, and […]
Hennessey Performance’s first EV mods will go on the Porsche Taycan
[ad_1] While he also said they will “see” about adding more power, it’s difficult to see how they’ll accomplish that since it’s not like an internal combustion engine where you can change the air intake or adjust timing. The company will take delivery of its first Taycan after they start shipping to the US next […]
Lotus’ EV supercar hints at the automaker’s future
[ad_1] Increasingly it’s become difficult for smaller automakers to go it alone. Enter Geely. The Chinese company’s ownership of Volvo has helped that brand grow sales and deliver an impressive stable of new and updated vehicles. Now it’s infusing Lotus with the cash it needs to do the same thing. “Think about the ambitious business […]