Two Mainstream Automakers Might Hold The Key To More Driver-Centric Porsche EVs In The Future

Two Mainstream Automakers Might Hold The Key To More Driver-Centric Porsche EVs In The Future

What were once considered some of the most boring car companies may just have some ingenious solutions that focus on driver engagement, ideal for future all-electric sports cars from Zuffenhausen

Porsche's first EV sports car will be the 983-generation 718. It's coming in 2025

Porsche is late to the EV sports car party, and unlikely competitors pave the way

Strangely enough, Porsche can take a look at what Hyundai and Toyota are doing to make EVs driver-centric

Hyundai's N e-Shift perfectly simulates an 8-speed transmission, which you can shift yourself

The system works by reducing the torque, relevant to the RPMs and selected "gear"

Toyota's system works similarly, but features a physical clutch pedal and a traditional, H-pattern shifter

Porsche will use a 3D-printed metal gearbox, instead of casting, as part of the effort to keep its first EV sports car lightweight

While no mention of a Porsche manual for EVs is mentioned, Porsche fans still crave the organic driving feel of a manual transmission

The Mission R Concept's E-Core layout attempts to replicate an ICE-powered mid-engine car, by placing the battery slightly higher, behind the driver

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