Taycan Reviews and Videos
09-30-2019, 12:18 PM
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As was pointed out earlier - a person that breaks the embargo - is a direct reflection of the culture that person embraces.
Porsche the culture of excellence Vs. the culture of spiv and spin.
An easy choice for most. People like Alex reflect failure, not excellence worse still - the lack of ability, insight and ethics is damming.
Needsdecaf - where do you stand in regard to the above
You promoted him and his view and his site. A mistake, a misunderstanding or simply an easy path that was consistent with your view.
A poor look / or possibly a mistake/ it wasn’t meant in that way / but will still ill take the hits - ethics
Porsche the culture of excellence Vs. the culture of spiv and spin.
An easy choice for most. People like Alex reflect failure, not excellence worse still - the lack of ability, insight and ethics is damming.
Needsdecaf - where do you stand in regard to the above
You promoted him and his view and his site. A mistake, a misunderstanding or simply an easy path that was consistent with your view.A poor look / or possibly a mistake/ it wasn’t meant in that way / but will still ill take the hits - ethics
As for your first question, I reached out to Alex (Dykes) and was told that the first video that was posted under the TFL car title was EXTENSIVELY discussed and cleared with Porsche Press officers onsite prior to it's upload. So, not only did they know he was going to post a video prior to the embargo lifting, they approved it and it's contents. The only thing that was embargoed was posting actual driving impressions. Still not sure why you have your knickers in a twist on this one. Plenty of people were posting driving footage on Instagram before the embargo ended. You just can't discuss "driving impressions'. Hence the reason @stout was able to supply us with certain information but not give his thoughts on actually driving the car. Or are you going to accuse him of "spin and spiv" as well?
Alex Dykes has been in the industry for years, and is an excellent reviewer. He makes his living reviewing mostly boring and mundane everyday driving cars, and his style is one of a "what would I need to know to buy this car". Very factual and extremely detailed on specs, trims, pricing, materials, etc. He is not the first to try to scoop anything, and doesn't typically test super expensive cars, but that's the way his audience likes it. There's no EDM music, drone shots, or clickbait titles in his reviews.
So for you to insinuate what you are insinuating is completely laughable. By continuing to post it, in the face of the truth, you look foolish.
No, groundhog is confused because he's making assumptions without doing his research.
09-30-2019, 12:23 PM
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Speaking about Alex Dykes.
If you didn't see the video: Tom of InsideEV's, mentioned he rode with Alex (Dykes) of Alex on Auto's, and some of their experiences.
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09-30-2019, 12:32 PM
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0-100km/h ~2.7s (claimed 2.8s) (-0.1s)
0-160km/h ~5.8s (claimed 6.3s) (-0.5s)
0-200km/h ~8.6s (claimed 9.8s) (-1.2s)
0-250km/h ~13.6s
09-30-2019, 12:32 PM
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09-30-2019, 12:41 PM
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09-30-2019, 07:56 PM
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This guys review from Motor 1 is worth adding to your list (printed). Granted, he omitted the all important range figure in his review:
Sep 24, 2019 at 6:03pm
By: Basem Wasef
There's more. This is a worthy review.
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/37266...n-first-drive/
Sep 24, 2019 at 6:03pm
By: Basem Wasef
Taking Porsche’s pedigree into the 21st century
There is no pause as pregnant as the quiet before this storm. After twisting the mode dial into Sport Plus mode and standing on both pedals, the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S displays a “Launch Control activated” message while seemingly nothing else happens – no wailing engine, no waiting for boost (despite the nomenclature), just the tentative hum of an electronically generated soundtrack as 774 pound-feet of torque are about to discharge through all four wheels.
Lift the brake pedal, and an ungodly wallop slams your cranium against the headrest as instant torque hurtles the 2.5-ton sedan ahead. Porsche claims 60 miles per hour arrives in 2.6 seconds for the Turbo S (or three seconds flat in the lesser Turbo model), but my seat of the pants isn’t buying it. As a top speed autobahn run later reveals, the boys in Zuffenhausen have a way of chronically understating their vehicles’ capabilities.
Lift the brake pedal, and an ungodly wallop slams your cranium against the headrest as instant torque hurtles the 2.5-ton sedan ahead. Porsche claims 60 miles per hour arrives in 2.6 seconds for the Turbo S (or three seconds flat in the lesser Turbo model), but my seat of the pants isn’t buying it. As a top speed autobahn run later reveals, the boys in Zuffenhausen have a way of chronically understating their vehicles’ capabilities.
Speaking of elevated velocities, stretching the Taycan’s legs over an open stretch of unrestricted autobahn reveals a strong climb to around 150 mph, followed by a tapering off until the car reaches an indicated 269 kilometers per hour (or 167 mph), which matched up to data from a GPS phone app. Given the manufacturer’s claimed top speed of 162 mph, the small dollop of extra speed is a welcome bonus.
Minor quibbles aside, our two-day experience behind the wheel of the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Turbo S revealed a remarkable amount of refinement and quality of execution from a dynamics standpoint to an overall level of comfort, quiet, and ability to gobble up mile after mile with minimal driver fatigue. The rear seats even offer enough space to comfortably seat two six-foot-tall adults for long periods of time. Though saddled with hefty sticker prices, the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Turbo S deliver an exceptional answer to a question enthusiasts never knew they had, and enough innovation to inspire yet another wave of high-performance EV sedan contenders.
https://www.motor1.com/reviews/37266...n-first-drive/
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10-01-2019, 11:41 PM
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Hmmm Interesting conversation on the Taycan and Tesla Model S by Inside EV's Tom Moloughney and the host on E For Electric Youtube Channel, Alex Guberman.
Not sure if the host-Alex was just looking for headlines, or the stereotypical EV guy/Self Confessed Tesla Fanboy who knows nothing about Porsche or ICE/Sports cars. But funny (he seemed quite surprised about several things Tom mentioned about the Taycan and Porsche in general). Tom also gives some key insights for future, potential buyers:
Interesting: Tom's both a Model 3 owner, and has driven many Porsche's in his lifetime. Obviously, he an EV advocate, which is why he feels the way he does. He even mentioned, gave insight on the Ring Shenanigans. LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BAcgUcXY-Y
Not sure if the host-Alex was just looking for headlines, or the stereotypical EV guy/Self Confessed Tesla Fanboy who knows nothing about Porsche or ICE/Sports cars. But funny (he seemed quite surprised about several things Tom mentioned about the Taycan and Porsche in general). Tom also gives some key insights for future, potential buyers:
Interesting: Tom's both a Model 3 owner, and has driven many Porsche's in his lifetime. Obviously, he an EV advocate, which is why he feels the way he does. He even mentioned, gave insight on the Ring Shenanigans. LOL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BAcgUcXY-Y
10-02-2019, 12:01 AM
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10-02-2019, 07:52 AM
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I do not believe Alex Dykes has released his driving impression yet. Unless this is it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=cNSTfh1i_8Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=cNSTfh1i_8Y
10-02-2019, 07:59 AM
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Why, cause of the host? 😆 Lol
I hear ya.
If so: Just fast forward to 2:31 (though he's still may be annoying to you). However, his guest Tom's insightful. And they do have a banter to oppose his fanboyism, and/ or grandstanding.
I hear ya.
If so: Just fast forward to 2:31 (though he's still may be annoying to you). However, his guest Tom's insightful. And they do have a banter to oppose his fanboyism, and/ or grandstanding.
10-02-2019, 08:16 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUeyRnqq49o
0-100km/h ~2.7s (claimed 2.8s) (-0.1s)
0-160km/h ~5.8s (claimed 6.3s) (-0.5s)
0-200km/h ~8.6s (claimed 9.8s) (-1.2s)
0-250km/h ~13.6s
0-100km/h ~2.7s (claimed 2.8s) (-0.1s)
0-160km/h ~5.8s (claimed 6.3s) (-0.5s)
0-200km/h ~8.6s (claimed 9.8s) (-1.2s)
0-250km/h ~13.6s
The upcoming instrumented mag test, and future H2H's will be quite interesting.
10-04-2019, 09:57 AM
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The review I've been waiting for: Carfection and Henry Catchpole
I'm must say, I'm disappointed. He doesn't come across as overly impressed. This definitely doesn't help.
I'm must say, I'm disappointed. He doesn't come across as overly impressed. This definitely doesn't help.
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10-04-2019, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by manitou202
The review I've been waiting for: Carfection and Henry Catchpole
I'm must say, I'm disappointed. He doesn't come across as overly impressed. This definitely doesn't help.
I'm must say, I'm disappointed. He doesn't come across as overly impressed. This definitely doesn't help.
10-04-2019, 10:56 AM
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I thought it was an excellent thoughtful review - and agreed he wasn’t blown away.
Fundamentally he recognises the enjoyment you get from a car has nothing to do with 0-60mph.
Best review yet
Fundamentally he recognises the enjoyment you get from a car has nothing to do with 0-60mph.
Best review yet
10-04-2019, 11:12 AM
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The review I've been waiting for: Carfection and Henry Catchpole
I'm must say, I'm disappointed. He doesn't come across as overly impressed. This definitely doesn't help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39qT5d3NhOo
I'm must say, I'm disappointed. He doesn't come across as overly impressed. This definitely doesn't help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39qT5d3NhOo