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How does the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT stack up against the Lotus Emeya?

The Turbo GT is Porsche Taycan's most radical version

Lotus' first EV performance sedan offers a worthy alternative for half the price

The twin e-motor setup in the Taycan Turbo GT is good for 1,019 hp, making it the most powerful, road-going Porsche

The dual-motors in the Lotus Emeya R are good for 919 hp, making it the second-most powerful Lotus after the 1,972-hp Evija

The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sacrifices practicality for on-track performance

The optional Weissach Package removes the rear seats from the Taycan Turbo GT interior, contributing to a sub-4,900-pound weight

The Lotus Emeya is heftier and at over 5,700 pounds, much heavier

THe Taycan Turbo GT's minimalsitic, but upscale interior is full of motorsport heritage thanks to Alcantara inserts and bucket seats

Meanwhile, the Emeya offers a much more luxurious experience

With the Weissach package, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT needs just 2.1 seconds to hit 60 mph, on its way to a top speed of 190 mph

The Emeya takes a bit longer for the 0-60 mph sprint - 2.7 seconds. The top speed is limited to 155 mph

Extreme performance comes at a steep price: Taycan Turbo GT starts at $231,995

Meanwhile, the Lotus Emeya R will "only" set you back around $120,000

Swipe up to learn mroe about these two performance EV sedans and how they compare

The Porsche Cayenne received a facelift for the 2024 model year and it looks sportier than before

The facelift updated the interior as well which now has a fully digital driver's display which replaces the older analog center tachometer

However, we'll focus on the most efficient PHEV model which is the base Cayenne E-Hybrid

Just like the standard gas-powered Cayenne, the E-Hybrid packs the same 3.0-liter turbo V6.

This V6 is slightly detuned compared to its gas-only counterpart

Together, with the help of an e-motor, the hybrid powertrain cranks 463 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque

The electric motor situated between the V6 and the 8-speed gearbox is powered by a 25.9 kWh battery pack, which is 8 kWh more than the outgoing model had to offer

Porsche claims that the Cayenne E-Hybrid can travel without the combustion engine for 56 miles of all-electric range

To charge the battery pack, Porsche offers an 11 kW AC charger, which will take about 2 hours 15 minutes to fully top it up

While EPA figures for the 2024 Cayenne E-Hybrid aren't out yet, it's safe to predict it's going to return better efficiency than the model it replaces

Swipe up to find out more about the real-world range of the 2024 Cayenne E-Hybrid.

This is a comprehensive GT3 RS conversion, that is based on a 987 Boxster

The creator of this GT3 RS replica is swapped out the 2.7-liter boxer engine for a Tesla powertrain

When finished, the EV 991 GT3 RS will look exactly like Paul's thrid project - a white GT3 RS

The new body is all fiberglass except for the doors

Not detail left untouched. The 991 GT3 RS replica even gets proper mirrors

Eventually, the EV 911 GT3 RS will get a 991 dashboard in place of the 987 dash

The Tesla e-motor will provide 500 horsepower - exactly the same as a real 991 GT3 RS

The creator of this replica believes he can achieve similar weight and weight distribution to the real GT3 RS

The Boxster's convertible body style means a lot less cutting is required, compared to a Cayman

This allows for a more straightforward mounting of the roof and side panels that form the iconic 911 roofline

Swipe up to learn more about Paul's kit cars and the associated costs of Porsche replica body kits.

Despite the looming threat of electrification, Porsche continues to innovate with internal combustion technology

The automaker's latest engine design patent with the patent office squeezes 2 extra strokes in between the traditional 4 strokes, for a total of six strokes

The main feature is a new crankshaft that can alter its center rotating point, essentially giving the piston two different top and bottom dead centers

This means that Porsche's six-stroke engine design features variable compression

The patent describes the working sequence as 6 individual strokes, but also 2 sets of 3-stroke steps

A traditional 4-stroke sequence goes like this: intake - compression - power - exhaust

Porsche's 6-stroke design goes like this: intake - compression - power - compression - power - exhaust

The system would greatly increase the engine's energy efficiency, especially if combined with the T-Hybrid powertrain

A 6-stroke engine, working with the T-Hybrid system, and powered by synthetic fuels would ensure longevity for internal combustion engines

Swipe up to learn more about Porsche's revolutionary 6-stroke engine

How does the Macan EV 4 compare to the upcoming Audi Q6 e-Tron for 2025?

The Macan EV adopts Porsche's design language with signature design elements like the four-point headlights

The Q6 e-tron, like a typical modern Audi, looks sharp and sporty, thanks to the sleek LED headlights and the rear lightbar that features OLED tech

The Porsche Macan EV is a clear departure from the gas-powered models, taking inspiration from the Porsche Taycan

The Audi Q6 e-tron comes in both Coupe and traditional SUV body-styles

The Porsche Macan EV, on the other hand, is available only as a coupe, making it look sportier than the gas-powered model

Inside, the Porsche Macan EV gets standard leather upholstery, heated front seats, a 12.6-inch driver's display, and a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display as standard

In case of the Q6 e-tron, the cabin features a squared-off steering wheel, an 11.9-inch driver's display, and a 14.5-inch infotainment display, which are OLED displays

Powertrain-wise, the Porsche Macan 4 packs dual-motors, cranking 402 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque

The Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro features the same dual-motor setup, but cranks an impressive 456 hp

Both the Macan 4 and the Q6 e-tron Quattro underpins the same 100 kWh battery pack that supports 270 kW DC fast charging

If you're considering either of these German electric crossovers, swipe up to read more!

The Porsche 928 never replaced the 911 but it almost led to a sedan way before the Panamera

It was a four-door Porsche 928 study that, eventally, led to the 989 sedan concept

The 989's design was inspired by the 911, but featured an FR layout

An all-new, 80-degree V-98 was developed that would have destroyed the BMW M5 and Mercedes 500E, at the time

Due to financial trouble and the 928's decline in sales, we did not get a 4-door Porsche sedan until the 2009 Panamera

Meanwhile, Porsche's 4-door SUV was successfull enough to save the company from bankruptsy

The future of the Panamera could be similar to that of the 989

In 2024, Porsche discontinued the Panamera Sport Turismo

While Panamera sales are on the decline, the Taycan continues to be a popular performance EV

Porsche may have another EV sedan in the making

In 2015, Porsche introduced the Pajun Concept, which was intiially meant to be a hybrid

The Pajun was initially delayed until 2019, but it may come out in the next few years, following other new Porsche EVs

Swipe up to learn more about the 989 and the future of Porsche's sedan lineup

The Porsche Macan electric is one of the most highly anticipated EVs

Set to hit dealerships later this month, can you charge the Macan EV at a Tesla Supercharger?

The 2024 Macan Electric currently uses the CCS charging port

So for now, a NACS adapter is currently required to charge the Macan Electric at Tesla Superchargers

Porsche is transitioning to the NACS charging standard

Future models of the Macan Electric will likely include the NACS plug, which will enable charging at Tesla Superchargers

The Macan Electric, like the Taycanm is designed with advanced charging capabilities, leveraging an 800-volt architecture

Level 3 (DC fast charging) can charge the Macan Electric from 10 to 80% in approximately 21 minutes

Tesla's next-generation V3 and V4 Superchargers offer even faster charging speeds. Swipe up to read more.

The 718 Cayman is the most affordable Porsche sports car you can buy brand new, but how does it compare to the BMW M2?

The new BMW M2 is the entry level coupe of the full-fat M cars

The 718 Cayman looks like a typical Porsche sports car

The M2 brings a controversial design with more boxier appeal than the model it replaces

The 718 Cayman features smaller 18-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, and sports exhaust at the rear

The BMW M2 gets 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels, full-LED lights, and quad-exhaust tips at the rear

Inside, the 718 Cayman starts to show its age. But most importantly, majority of the interior is made of plastic

Comparatively, the BMW M2 feels more luxurious, thanks to the standard leather upholstery, and those massive curved displays on the dashboard

As for performance, the 718 Cayman gets a 2.0-liter turbo flat-four which is good for 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque

It drives the rear wheels via a 7-speed PDK gearbox by default

THE BMW M2 is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six which cranks 453 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque

It drives the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox

Swipe up to know which sports car offers more bang for the buck!

Porsche's head of design recognizes the need for a smaller 911

The 912 could be the solution, but there is a catch

The original Porsche 912 was a four-cylinder 911, produced between 1965-1969 and 1975-1976

Early 912s were powered by the Porsche 356, 1.6-liter boxer engine

Models produced in 1975 and 1976 were dubbed the 912E, and were powered by a Volkswagen 2.0-liter engine

A revived Porsche 912 would make more sense as an EV

A four-cylinder, 911-like sports car would not be well-received by Porsche fans

And a scaled-down 911 will be an impossible fit for the wide boxer engine

Porsche is preparing to launch a few more EV models

If a 912 is among them, it would share hardware with the 718 EV

Swipe up to read more about the potential return of the Porsche 912

It has been over a year since the Ford Mustang GTD debuted, and only now we're getting to know the actual power figures of this race-spec Mustang

Ford has disclosed that the Mustang GTD produces 815 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque!

The Mustang GTD sports the same 5.2-liter supercharged V8 from the latest Shelby GT500 with a dry-sump lubrication and a 7,650 RPM redline

Ford even quoted the top speed rating of the Mustang GTD, which is a whopping 202 mph!

Like the 911 GT3 RS, the Mustang GTD features a drag reduction system or DRS, helping it to achieve those high speeds

Ford even commented that the Mustang GTD's horsepower per liter is better than the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and the carmaker is correct!

If you calculate the Mustang GTD's 815 hp and 5.2-liter displacement, the result is 156.7 hp per liter

As for the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, its 4.0-liter engine displacement and 518 hp turns out to be 129.5 hp per liter

While we know that the Mustang GTD is unlike any other Mustang and is very lightweight, we don't have the exact figures, yet

However, we think it will be slightly on the heavier side compared to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, thanks to its bigger size and a heavier powertrain unit

Swipe up to read more!

The first turbocharged Porsche was not a 911

But one of the final iterations of the 917 race car, more specifically the 917/10 and the 917/30

The first 911 to receive a turbocharger was the 1974 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1

Thanks to a big single turbo, its 2.1-liter boxer engine produced from 500 to 620 hp

In 2024, Porsche celebrates 50 years of the 911 Turbo - its most capable road-going variant

Because of its big single turbo and laggy characteristics, the 930 Turbo was nicknamed the Widowmaker

The more powerful, 3.3-liter variants of the original 911 Turbo feature a K26 turbocharger, for upto 330 hp in the Turbo S model

2006 marked a milestone for Porsche's turbocharging game, with the 997

The Porsche 997 Turbo was the first 911 to feature variable-geometry turbochargers

Some advantages of VGT technology include better heat resistance, more power, and broader torque curve

The more track-focused, 997 GT2 and GT2 RS models feature similar turbo technology, but with upgraded turbos for even more power

The first production hybrid 911 marked another evolution in Porsche's forced induction technology

The T-Hybrid loses the twin-turbo for a big single turbo that's electrically-assisted

The turbocharger's E-motor helps with spooling and can turn excess exhaust gasses into energy

Swipe up to learn more about Porsche's obsession with turbos

Even in more performance-infused RS Cayman/Boxster variants, the mid-engine Porsche 718 is meant to be an entry-level sports car for Porsche

The 718 range tops out with the naturally-aspirated GT4 RS, which shares an engine with the 992 GT3 RS

The Cayman and Boxster are simply a bridge between the base 718 models and the 911 lineup, hence omitting a Turbo variant

For 2026, the mid-engine Porsche goes EV, and so far, we have three known variants

The 718 base, 718 S, and 718 GTS - the latter is the only one that costs over $100,000

That said, Porsche is also slapping "Turbo" badges to EVs like the Taycan and Macan

So, a Porsche 718 Turbo EV cannot be ruled out just yet

A combustion-powered Porsche Cayman/Boxster Turbo could ruin the 911 Turbo for die-hard fans

A smaller, lighter, mid-engine Porsche with the 992 Turbo S engine could spell trouble for the iconic, rear-engine model's top variant

A combustion-powered Cayman Turbo will not be made, at least not by Porsche

Swipe up to read more about Porsche's unusual decisions about naming its models.