Finally, a worthy Tesla competitor will come to market. The Porsche Taycan is looking like it will be a serious Tesla challenger. All along the automaker has touted that this car will be built in Porsche tradition. Track ready, with a battery, drive unit and a cooling system able to withstand sustained high speeds and repeated accelerations without overheating. Porsche has already demonstrated its endurance capability at the Nardo test track in Italy. It ran the Taycan at a nearly constant 127 MPH for 24 hours except for charging stops and logged a total of ~2129 miles of endurance testing with no overheating. It also ran repeated accelerations from 0-124 MPH without overheating.Porsche appears to have lived up to what it said it was capable of, but how? We still don’t know all the juicy technical details. Additional Porsche Taycan Content: Could Tesla Model 3 Performance Match Taycan’s 24-Hr Endurance Record? Porsche Taycan Pricing Expected … [Read more...] about Porsche Taycan: What To Look For When Tesla’s First True Rival Debuts
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2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Drag Races 2019 Tesla Model X 100D
High-mileage Cayenne against a Model X without Ludicrous. EVs have a clear advantage over cars powered by combustion engines in a drag race thanks to the instant torque delivered by the electric motors making them way quicker off the line. Torque is of greater importance when you’re dealing with a heavy vehicle such as an SUV, with the Porsche Cayenne and Tesla Model X being two relevant examples. The folks over at The Fast Lane Car wanted to find out whether a Porsche Cayenne Turbo from the 2012 model year would have a chance in a drag race with a 2019 Model X. It might be relatively old, but the SUV from Stuttgart is no slouch with its twin-turbo 4.8-liter V8 engine packing 500 horsepower and a massive 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meters) of torque for a 0 to 60 mph time in 4.4 seconds. When EVs And ICEs Clash: ⠀ Top Gear Drag Races M3 Against AMG C63 S, Giulia QV, Model 3 ⠀ Tesla Model S Vs AMG GT 63 4-Door Super Sedan Drag Race Is … [Read more...] about 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Drag Races 2019 Tesla Model X 100D
Mercedes G-Class Modded With Beefy Body, Snazzy Wheels
All exterior components are made of carbon fiber. Lumma Design is known for its extravagant projects based on recently launched expensive sport utility vehicles. The studio is no stranger to the latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and now it is presenting an updated version of its CLR G770 package. The experts are adding several new components to the already impressive widebody kit, starting with a stylish rear roof spoiler and a spare wheel cover, as well as a modified hood with a new design. All these details are made of carbon fiber and have a lacquered naked carbon finish. Gallery: Mercedes-Benz G-Class by Lumma Design 14 Photos In addition, the G now features a bar just above the windshield with four LED lights and new mirror caps and door handles with a black carbon fiber look. As standard, the tuned G-Class rides on 22-inch forged wheels wrapped in 325/35 tires, but Lumma Design recommends the bigger 23-inch forged wheels with 305/35 tires. Both sets … [Read more...] about Mercedes G-Class Modded With Beefy Body, Snazzy Wheels
Hennessey Unleashes Goliath 6X6 To Dominate Life As We Know It
The Silverado-based truck rips to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds anywhere it damn well pleases. Here's something we weren't expecting at all, yet in some ways we aren't totally surprised. This apocalypse-busting Chevrolet Silverado called Goliath is the latest creation from Hennessey Performance, and frankly it makes us wonder what might be in the water down in Texas. Not because it's a Silverado Trail Boss with a big lift and an extra drive axle in back, or rather, not just because of that. It also gets the typical Hennessey treatment under the hood, which means a substantial power boost over the normal Chevy truck on which it's based. Translation? This thing isn't just scary looking – it's also scary fast. More insanity from Hennessey: Hennessey Unleashes 602-HP VelociRaptor 6x6 With $349K Price Tag ⠀Hennessey Heritage F-150 Is A Ford GT40 With A Pickup Bed How much power are we talking about? Hennessey fits the Goliath 6x6 with its HPE700 6.2-liter … [Read more...] about Hennessey Unleashes Goliath 6X6 To Dominate Life As We Know It