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2020 Porsche Taycan is a Tesla Model S fighter with up to 750 horsepower – Roadshow

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The 2020 Porsche Taycan will come in two flavors: The Turbo, pictured here, and a hotter Turbo S.

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Porsche says the Taycan has a lower center of gravity than the 911 GT3.

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In Turbo guise, the Taycan’s electric powertrain produces 670 horsepower and 626 pound-feet of torque.

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Step up to the Turbo S, and those numbers increase to 750 horsepower and 774 pound-feet.

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Every Taycan uses all-wheel drive.

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Porsche developed an 800-watt charging system for the Taycan. That means, with a 270-kilowatt DC fast charger, the Taycan’s battery can go from 5% capacity to 80% in just over 22 minutes.

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The Porsche Taycan’s closest rival is the Tesla Model S.

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The Taycan goes on sale later this year. Initially, it’ll be priced at $150,900 for the Turbo and $185,000 for the Turbo S.

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But when the car officially hits dealers, Taycan pricing will increase to $153,310 for the Turbo and $187,610 for the Turbo S.

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