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Porsche unveiled the Taycan GTS Sport Turismo back in November and has now added base, 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S models for the low-slung wagon.A spokesperson for Porsche confirmed to Car and Driver that the U.S. market will only receive the Sport Turismo in GTS guise.Porsche says the Turbo S can hit 62 mph in 2.8 seconds, while the 4S has the longest range in the lineup at 309 miles on the European WLTP testing cycle.At the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, Porsche took the wraps off a new bodystyle for the electric Taycan called the Sport Turismo, essentially a Cross Turismo wagon without the “off-road” plastic cladding. At the time Porsche only showed a Taycan Sport Turismo in GTS trim, but now the German automaker has unveiled four more versions of the Sport Turismo: base, 4S, Turbo, and a top-dog Turbo S. Sadly, these new variants will not reach our shores.

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A Porsche spokesperson told Car and Driver that “the Taycan Sport Turismo will continue to be offered solely as a GTS in the United States,” citing its “optimal blend of performance and utility.” Still, we wish Porsche would bring us more gorgeous electric wagons, especially the all-wheel-drive 670-hp Turbo and 750-hp Turbo S variants. The base model, which sends 375 hp to the rear wheels with the optional Performance Battery Plus, would also be welcome stateside.

Porsche claims the Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo will hit 62 mph in 2.8 seconds, slightly behind the 2.4-second 0-60 mph run we recorded in our testing of a standard Turbo S. The 4S model, meanwhile, achieves the best range of the lineup, traveling 309 miles on a charge based on the European WLTP testing cycle. The full Sport Turismo lineup will arrive in March for European customers, but we will have to make do with the 590-hp GTS Sport Turismo when it goes on sale in the U.S. in the first half of this year.
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Bring a Trailer has set another record for most expensive car sold.The 2005 Porsche Carrera GT sold for $2 million, and it did so with no reserve.This Porsche took the crown from another Porsche Carrera GT that sold earlier in January.Just two weeks ago, we told you that the online auction site, Bring a Trailer, had sold its most expensive car ever, a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that went for a little over $1.9 million. That title has now been usurped. Another 2005 Porsche Carrera GT just sold for $2 million.

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Whereas the earlier record-setting Porsche had 780 miles on the clock, this latest one had been driven just 250 miles. Against that, the $2 million Carrera GT is finished in GT Silver metallic, a more common color than the other car’s Guards Red. Then again, to our eyes, the silver car’s Terracotta interior is preferable to the red car’s black leather.

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Mechanically, of course, the cars are identical, with a mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V-10 with dry-sump lubrication and an 8400-rpm redline; a six-speed manual transaxle; a twin-plate ceramic clutch; and rear-wheel drive. The Carrera GT also boasts a carbon-fiber central-tub chassis over which is stretched carbon-fiber bodywork.This later car benefits from a fresh, $18,000 service that included a new water pump, battery, belts, plugs, tires, and TPM sensors—so maybe that accounts for some of the $98,000 price difference versus the earlier car. Or maybe that just represents two weeks’ worth of price appreciation for under-1k-mile Porsche Carrera GTs.
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Our friends at Road & Track have a ton of new events coming up, and they (and we) want you to join in. Among them is their first one-day rally through the heart of Texas Hill Country, with stops at the Trois Estate, Marble Falls, and the iconic Blue Bonnet Café. It’s all going down June 25, 2021. We can’t wait.
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Here’s where to go for more information and to apply.Along the drive, we’ll be taking in the the flora, fauna, and natural beauty of what is dubbed the Peach Loop as country peach orchards, wildflowers, bluebonnets, and orange poppies brighten the roadsides. You’ll be able to tour and trail through Enchanted Rock, known for its mystical batholiths loaded with historical mystery and folklore, before stopping for a catered lunch at Trois Estate, a charming B&B stylized and inspired by San Miguel de Allende.We also plan for a pit stop at Marble Falls for award-winning pie, accompanied by tours of historical landmarks like Lake Marble Falls and Dead Man’s Hole. The day will wind down with a scenic drive back to Austin, with stunning views at every turn. The Texas Hill Country just outside Austin is home to a number of brilliant, flowing two-lanes that make an excellent test for even the finest sports cars. And their drivers. It’ll all be topped off with farewell remarks and a gift. If you’re interested, head on over to our dedicated experiences site for more information and to apply. Registration is open to Track Club Founders only right now, but stay tuned for public registration. Want priority access to all R&T events? We recommend signing up to join The Track Club today.

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Porsche has created a special edition of the 911 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Porsche Design, which sells luxury Porsche accessories. The 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design is based on the Targa 4 GTS and will come exclusively in black with Satin Platinum accents.The special edition will cost $197,200, and each car will be sold with an accompanying special edition watch.2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Porsche Design, the German brand’s product design studio which will sell you everything from a custom “Porsche Design” television to a $2000 leather jacket. The studio was originally founded by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche—best known for penning the 911—and put out its first product, the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 watch, in 1972. Now five decades later, Porsche is celebrating the anniversary with a special version of the 911 Targa called the Edition 50 Years Porsche Design. [image id=’11185ea1-a595-47f9-8d7b-ef9a9b0eece3′ mediaId=’5d783b92-971a-4dd4-a331-571c01583c7a’ align=’center’ size=’medium’ share=’false’ caption=” expand=” crop=’16×9′][/image]Using the 911 Targa 4 GTS as its base, every Edition 50 Years Porsche Design is painted black, referencing the Porsche Design Chronograph 1, which Porsche says was the first all-black watch. The special edition rides on staggered 20/21-inch 911 Turbo S wheels finished in Satin Platinum, with the same shade decorating the targa bar and the Porsche Design logos on the doors. The brakes are painted gloss black, while a “50 Years Porsche Design” emblem adorns the engine grille. Inside, F.A. Porsche’s signature is emblazoned on the center console lid and a silver, numbered badge signifies the limited edition’s rarity. The 50 Years Porsche Design logo appears on the headrests of the black and Cool Grey Sport-Tex seats, and the center marker on the GT Sport steering wheel and seatbelts are Slate Grey. The special edition also gets 18-way adaptive seats and the Sport Chrono package as standard. [editoriallinks id=’bcbf44cb-c289-47d4-8e5a-edd22f524d64′ align=’left’][/editoriallinks]The 911 Targa 4 GTS’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six is unchanged. Only 750 units of the 2022 Porsche 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design will be produced, and each unit will be sold with an accompanying watch, called the Chronograph 1–911 50 Years of Porsche Design, priced at $197,200 when it arrives at dealerships this spring. [poll id=’7aae15e6-d6c8-4870-b27f-6a5b0660d006_e4822c0d9c36e’ type=’text’ question=’Is the 911 50 Years of Porsche Design worth $197,200?’ answer1=’No way.’ answer2=’Yeah, it comes with a fancy watch!’][/poll]

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