The GTS badge has become integral to virtually every Porsche range, so it’s fitting that theTaycan electric sports sedan line-upnow features a GTS version, replete with enhanced styling and performance, unique suspension tuning, as well asupgraded Electric Sport Sound. Simply put, this is the first electric GTS.

The Taycan GTS sedan is powered by a permanent magnet single-speed front motor in combination witha larger permanent magnet rear motor with a diameter of 245 mm and an active length of 210 mm, as well as a2-speed rear transmission. This setup provides a total power output of 440kW with Launch Control, slotting the GTS versionin between the Taycan 4S (390kW) and Taycan Turbo (500 kW).

Like the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S, the Taycan GTS comes standard with the 93.4-kWh Performance Battery Plus and its 800Varchitecture means it can handle continuous demand while minimising heat build-up, whichis part of the reason it can be charged up from 5 to 80%in 22.5 minutes.Porsche claims a top speed of 250 kphwith a 0-to-60 mph (96.6 kph) sprint time of 3.5 sec.

Visually, the Taycan GTS is distinguished bythe front-end styling of the SportDesign package, with matching side skirts (bearing GTS logos) and high-gloss black side window trim. The rear diffuser features a high-gloss black inlay and GTS badging in matte black.The standard 20-inch Taycan Turbo S Aero Design wheels, meanwhile, has an exclusive satin-black finish, while the rear light strip features the Porsche logo in black. Finally, the LED-Matrix-Design headlights (with PDLS Plus) are tinted in black, and the exterior mirror cap-bottoms are painted in body colour, although their bases areblack.

Although the Taycan GTS carries over the suspension and performance equipment of the flagshipTaycan derivative, the calibration and tuning of those components are all bespoke to the newcomer.The standard braking system comprises the same red 6-piston front callipers and 4-piston rear callipers as fitted to the 4S derivative, but the GTS is additionally equipped with larger (390 mm) front discs. The rear disc size, incidentally, is the same as the 4S(358 mm). Porsche Surface Coated Brakes, with tungsten carbide coating, and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes are also available.

Standardfeatures include adaptive air suspension (with Smart Liftand Porsche Active Suspension Management), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and the Sport Chrono package, including the GT multifunction steering wheel (with mode dial). Furthermore,the Porsche Electric Sport Sound has been tuned to be deeper and louder insideand outside of the vehicle, the Zuffenhausen-based brand says.

Inside, the Taycan GTS featuresthe familiar multi-screen instrument panel and fascia and sporty seating position of its siblings. What’s more, many of the standard technology and comfort features from the other Taycan derivatives, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, automatic climate control, Porsche Connect with Porsche Charging Planner also come standard in the GTS.

A unique Race-Tex interior package, which mimicssimilar treatments in other GTS versions, includes driver and front passenger seats with18-way electric adjustability and memory functions with “GTS” logos on the headrests. The door sill guards and interior trim arefinished in brushed black aluminium and the accent package is black. The roof lining and steering-wheel rim are also trimmed in Race-Tex.

Also optionally available is the GTS Interior Package, which includes deviated stitching in either Carmine red or Chalk on the dashboard, doors, armrests, steering wheel and seats, with matching seat belts, “GTS” embroidery on the front and rear headrests, Sport Chrono instrument dial and the Porsche logo on the floor mats. The trim on the steering wheel, centre console and door cards are in matte carbon.

How much does the new Porsche Taycan GTScost in SA?

The Porsche Taycan GTS costs R3 179 000, which includesa3-year/100 000 km Driveplan.

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