Porsche has unveiled a new member of its all-electric Taycan sportscar family at the LA Motor Show: the Taycan Grand Turismo Sport.
The Taycan GTS – which will appeal to lovers of the 911 GTS – joins the base model Taycan, as well as the Turbo, Turbo S, top-of-the-line 4S and four Turismo Cross models. It is available in two variants taking the form of a standard Taycan sports sedan and a Sports Turismo that is a combination of the Cross Turismo and the normal Taycan.
Details and specifications for the moment are just for the basics: what we do know is that in overboost mode, the Taycan GTS offers a peak power of up to 440kW, and can sprint from a standing start to 100 km/hr in 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/hr.
Both GTS variants are equipped with adaptive PASM air suspension to the models in order to achieve better lateral dynamics, while rear-axle steering is available as an option, for a tighter turning radius.
In the sedan version, the 93.4kWh battery of the Sport Turismo offers a range of 504 kilometres (WLTP), says Porsche, using about 25kWh energy per 100 kilometres.
A new feature for Taycan on the GTS is an optional panoramic sunroof with electronic ‘Variable Light Control’, which can switch the roof from transparent sun gazer to opaque sunshade with a flick. With nine segments in all that can be switched individually, the variable roof offer a variety of settings.
Inside, the Taycan GTS sports a charcoal cabin with more headroom than the Taycan, while black anodized aluminium and red stitching accents make for an understated ambience.
Positioned between the 4S and the Turbo variants, which have proven popular on the local EV market despite their high-end sticker prices, the Taycan GTS will start at $237,000 and will be available in Australia from the second quarter of 2022.
