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Porsche recently introduced the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach package with a focus on extreme performance

The no cost Weissach package is an option that transforms the Turbo GT into a track-focused machine

The most striking feature of the Weissach package is the removal of rear seats

It helps with reduction on this 4-door all-electric sports sedan

Things stay the same up front, but the rear seat delete saves 137 pounds compared to the Taycan Turbo

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 was another car that featured such a setup

It was available with an optional two-seat-only track pack

Additionally, the Taycan Turbo GT also features optimized aerodynamics with a fixed rear wing

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires, stiffer suspension and chassis tuning enhance handling and performance

The weight savings and track-focused upgrades helped the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach to achieve a record-breaking Nürburgring time of 7:07.551

The Taycan Turbo GT Weissach competes with the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire

While the Tesla offers a more affordable high-performance E.V., the Lucid and Porsche focus on luxury and driving dynamics

With its two-seat setup, the Weissach package on the Taycan Turbo GT prioritizes track performance over practicality

The average car has experienced a substantial 20% increase in size over the past two decades

Porsche's iconic 911 has not been immune to this trend with an increase in both weight and dimensions

The latest models weigh nearly 1,000 pounds more than the original 1963 model's 2,300 lbs designed by F.A. Porsche (Butzi Porsche)

Porsche's current design boss, Michael Mauer, acknowledges the negative impact of the 911’s growth

Speaking to The Drive, he recently expressed his desire for the 911 to return to a more compact form factor

The 911’s growth accelerated after the mid-90s, with the water-cooled 996 generation

However, according to Mauer, balancing customer demands for space and comfort with the brand's heritage presents a significant challenge

Regulations and performance expectations imposed on modern vehicles further complicate efforts to reduce size and weight

While electric powertrains offer performance advantages, their associated battery packs contribute significantly to vehicle weight

However, Mauer states that advancements in battery technology could hold the potential for a future compact 911 in the E.V. era

We need to see if the auto industry's potential shift towards smaller, more agile vehicles creates opportunities for Porsche to develop more compact sports cars.

While the future is electric, the EV market is witnessing a dip in sales

By 2030, Porsche initially had plans for 80% of new car sales to come from EVs, but with the slowdown, the carmaker is reassessing its goals

While the 4th-gen Cayenne will offer an all-electric variant, Porsche will continue to keep its ICE lineup untouched

Porsche has spilled the beans on the upcoming Cayenne EV. It will be built on a more advanced version of the PPE platform

Two Cayenne EV prototypes are already out to clock millions of miles around the world before their public debut

Porsche however will continue to offer gas and hybrid powertrains on the Cayenne for the rest of the decade and beyond

Brand new ICE vehicles will seize to exist by 2035, as per EU claims. So Porsche has to go all-electric, but not yet

Porsche is trying to improve the efficiency of the 4.0-liter V8, which is a nice move to avoid the stringent emission laws

Currently, the Cayenne lineup offers both pure ICE and plug-in hybrid models, with a combination of V6 and V8 engines

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The Porsche Macan is now transitioning to electric

An extremely important model for Porsche, the Macan is the brand's best-seller having shifted over a million examples since it debuted in 2013

The new electric Macan comes in four trims: Base, Macan 4, Macan 4S, and Macan Turbo

Wheel choice impacts ride, handling, and range in electric vehicles

On the Macan EV, wheel size options range from 20 to 22 inches across all trims and 10 different design styles

The most expensive wheels on the Macan E.V. are the 22-inch Exclusive Design Wheels with Aeroblades in Carbon Fiber costing $8,650

Wrapped in all-season tires, these rims are nearly twice as expensive as other optional wheel designs

However, these carbon fiber wheels are stronger, lighter and the aero-blades help improve the range

Expect to save between 10-15 pounds per corner, resulting in lesser overall unsprung mass

With a starting MSRP of $75,300, the Macan EV joins the Taycan facelift in Porsche's electric lineup for 2025.

Tony Hamilton From Hamilton Collections Recently Organized An Epic Showdown Recently

A Drag Race Between The Fastest Cars In The World - The Bugatti Chiron SS And The Rimac Nevera

The Race Was Held At The Space Coast Testing - A 3-Mile Landing Strip For Space Shuttles, In Florida

For This Run, Each Car Had Drivers From Their Respective Brands On Site - Jamie Morrow Represented Bugatti

Gordan Drndak Represented Rimac

Jamie Requested Specific Michelin Tires And 100 Octane Fuel

Gordan Also Requested Certain Michelin Tires And Full Charge

The Chiron Packs A 8.0-liter Quad-Turbo W16 Engine

The Nevera Features 4 Electric Motors - 2 Up Front And 2 In The Rear

Both Of These Cars Have A Combined Price Of $6.7 Million Dollars

This Is One Of The Most Expensive Races Organized By The Channel

Round 1 Is The 1.0 Mile Race

During A False Start Where The Bugatti Failed To Launch, The Nevera Hits A Top Speed Of 250 MPH

The Rimac Nevera Outstrips The Chiron Here

Round Two, Is A Longer 2.0-Mile Race

The Rimac Comes Out On Top Yet Again

The Nevera Is Clearly The Faster Car, Swipe Up For A More In Depth Comparision

Dua Lipa is the new face of Porsche's electric Macan

The pop icon helped in co-creating the Macan ad, bringing her unique style to the project

The ad's director previously worked on Pharrell Williams' "Happy" video.

The commercial showcases the Macan EV in diverse settings, from urban streets to the racetrack

The ad also includes unconventional sequences like a moon landing

A scene with an elephant running next to the Macan alongside horses, looks like it is straight out of classic Hollywood Western

Lipa's involvement is seen as a fresh approach to luxury car advertising, and seeks to capture the adventurous spirit associated with Porsche

The ad's style differs from Porsche's classic, witty print campaigns from the 1970s and '80s

The top-spec all-electric Macan boasts impressive specs, including 640 horsepower and a 381-mile range

Porsche hopes the collaboration will appeal to a younger audience and its future in electric mobility

Bugatti's Tourbillon is the spicy replacement to the long-serving Chiron hypercar. It's the first hybridized Bugatti

The Rimac Nevera is Mate Rimac's firstborn, at least in the car world. It's an all-electric hypercar

The Tourbillon has the classic Bugatti silhouette with the horse-shoe grille, Chiron-like headlights, dihedral doors

The rear end is inspired from the Bugatti La Voiture Noire

The Nevera is unlike anything you've seen. Its design is brand new and it looks sportier than the Tourbillon.

However, from some angles, it could remind you of a McLaren 570S

The Tourbillon, like its predecessors, it oozing luxury inside, but the clock-inspired instrumentation steals the show

The Nevera's cabin is beautiful and luxurious as well, but not quite as otherworldly as the Bugatti.

There are a trio of displays inside, including one for the passenger

Bugatti's latest and greatest hypercar features an 8.3-liter nat-asp V16 with three e-motors

Together they churn out 1,775 hp and 1,691 lb-ft of torque

The Nevera is an all-electric hypercar featuring four electric motors, each on the wheels

The total power produced ia 1,813 hp and 1,741 lb-ft of torque

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Porsche Works driver Pascal Wehrlein claims the 2024 Formula E Driver's Championship title in the season finale

Three drivers entered the London finale with a shot at the championship, separated by just 7 points

Starting 4th on the grid, Wehrlein displayed exceptional driving skills under pressure

While Evans and Cassidy initially led, strategic issues caused frustration and gave an advantage to Porsche

Eventually, a safety car bunched up the pack, placing all title contenders in the top 3

In the end, it was Porsche's strategy and teamwork that played a key role in securing the driver's championship

Despite prior race wins, team mate Da Costa prioritized supporting Wehrlein's efforts

Wehrlein secured second place in the final lap, putting him in a position to secure enough points to win the championship

With that Pascal Wehrlein becomes the first champion of Formula E's Gen-3 era

Porsche finished second in the Manufacturer's Championship with 451 points, behind Jaguar who secured 455 points

The Porsche 99X Electric has won 8 out of 16 races and the innovations & technologies featured will trickle down into Porsche road cars

Swipe up to watch the highlights of the 2024 Formula E Season finale.

The Porsche 4Kids Summer Holiday Program Is Joining Hands With LEGO Technic This Year

The Porsche Museum In Stuttgart, Germany Organizes The Porsche 4Kids Summer Program Every Year

This Year The Program Is About Celebrating The Porsche GT4 e-Performance

Porsche Has An Established Relationship With Toymaker LEGO

In The Past They Have Collaborated To Create The LEGO Model 911 GT3 RS, Which Consisted Of More Than 2,700 Parts

You Can Also Get A Detailed LEGO Replica Of The Porsche 911 RSR Racecar

Kids Can Participate In Several Activities Centered Around The GT4 And The LEGO Version

Participants Get The Chance To Drive The Remote Control GT4 Around An Actual Racetrack

Attendees Also Get To Participate In LEGO Building Sessions

Participants Also Learn About The Engineering Which Went Into Both Of These Projects

The Stuttgart LEGO Club Will Be Creating Some Unique Models And Landscapes Which Can Only Be Seen At The Museum

The Activites Are Free And Will Run From 30 July To 18 August, Online Registrations Are Now Open

Porsche Has Added Two More Macan EV Variants To Its Line-up - The Entry-Level RWD Version With 398 Miles Of Range

And The More Powerful, And Sportier 4S Version With Upto 376 Miles Of Range

The Base RWD Macan Will Be The Entry Variant And Make 355 HP And 415 Lb-Ft Of Torque

The 4S Will Slot In Between The Macan 4 And The Top End Turbo Variant

The RWD Version Will Come With A Single Motor Over The Rear Axle And The Same 95 kWh Battery Found In The Rest Of The Line-Up

The 4S Features Two Motors Which Deliver 442 HP And 578 Lb-Ft Of Torque

The RWD Macan Can Reach A Top Speed Of 136 MPH And Hit 0-60 MPH In 5.4 Seconds

The More Poweful 4S Is Faster With A Top Speed Of 149 MPH And Does 0-60 MPH In 3.9 Seconds

Porsche Has Also Upgraded The Interior With A New 12.6-Inch Curved Instrument Display, A 10.9-inch passenger Display, AR HUD, And Ambient Lighting

The Brand Calls It The Porsche Driver Experience

The Base Variant Has A Starting Price Of $75,300

The 4S Comes With A Starting Price Of $84,900

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Porsche has been toying with the idea of a 4-door sedan since the 1950s

There were many concept models, including the 989

With Taycan taking on the Tesla Model S, Porsche could now set its sights on the Model 3

The design of Porsche's EV Model 3 competitor could be heavily-influenced by the Taycan

At least some of the powertrain options should be shared with the Macan EV

You also can't rule out the possibility of a RWD-only version, like you have on the Taycan

Even the entry-level Porsche EV sedan could benefit from Porsche's customization programs

A possible reveal of the smaller Porsche EV sedan might coincide with the electric 718

The most expensive Model 3 retails for around $42,000

But an affordable compact sedan on Macan EV bones for $65,000 would be the ideal sweet spot

Swipe up to read more about making the case for an entry-level Porsche sedan.

The Porsche Mission E concept, unveiled in 2015, showcased the brand's vision for EVs

The Mission E boasted a futuristic design with a low-slung profile, signature Porsche headlights, and aerodynamic elements

It also featured frameless doors, two-tone wheels, and a futuristic interior with a holographic display

The production Taycan omitted the suicide doors, holographic displays, and extreme bucket seats

We explore how to achieve a Mission E look on the 2025 Taycan facelift

Configuring a Taycan for a Mission E look involves specific exterior and interior options

The optional 21-Inch Mission E Wheels are crucial to achieving the desired look

Matching the concept's black seats and beige dashboard isn't possible in the configurator

With everything included the total comes to $120,755

Swipe up to get the list of the exact options selected and how much they cost.