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Porsche Taycan Turbo S as a safety car in the new Formula E season

The new Formula E season has another safety car. It is a Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which will make its debut in the first race in Saudi Arabia at the end of January.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 761 hp (560 kW) and 774 lb-ft (1,050 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 161 mph (260 km / h). This is more than enough power to keep up with the second generation of electric Formulas that are slightly faster than Porsche’s first electric-only model. It is equipped with 21-inch wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR21 101Y XL (front) and 305/30 ZR21 104Y XL (rear) tires.

The car is painted in the colors of the teams participating in this year’s season. It is equipped with all the necessary signal signs and race control systems.

Besides Taycan Turbo S, currently in Formula E are used as safety cars BMW i8 Coupé, BMW i8 Roadster and Mini.

The season begins with the first race on January 28 in Saudi Arabia and ends on August 14 in South Korea.

Source: Porsche

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Porsche 911 (992) GT3 with Friedrich Performance carbon kit

The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is in the final stages of testing, and while we are waiting for its presentation, some companies are trying to improve the existing models. The Porsche 911 (992) GT3 is an outstanding car, and Friedrich Performance is one of the companies that thinks it could be even better. Therefore, they have prepared a special equipment kit for this model.

Friedrich Performance equipment kit brings a lot of carbon parts, improved aerodynamics, a new exhaust system with carbon or stainless steel original tailpipes, modified adaptive suspension, more powerful brakes, specially optimized rear silencer.

Under the hood is a standard 4.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 549 hp (404 kW) and 356 lb-ft (483 Nm) of torque. Significant increase in power compared to the base model, which has 510 hp (375 kW) and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque at 6100 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed PDK. The car is mounted on 20-inch and 21-inch forged alloy wheels with a central lock.

Source: Friedrich Performance

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Porsche achieved sales growth in 2021

After Rolls Royce’s record sales in 2021, Porsche also announced that it achieved sales growth of 11 percent compared to 2020. According to the report, Porsche sold over 300,000 cars in the previous year. Most importantly, the company has achieved growth in all parts of the world.

Porsche achieved the highest sales growth in the United States with 22 percent (70,025 cars), Germany with 9 percent (28,565 cars) and China with 8 percent (96,671 cars).

When it comes to Europe, 40 percent of total sales (86,160 cars) are plug-in hybrid and fully electric models. The best-selling Porsche model is the Macan (88,262 units), and what is most surprising is that the Taycan surpassed the 911 model in sales. The popular “elf” achieved a historic result with 38,464 units sold.

“Despite the challenges posed by the semi-conductor shortage and the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we have been working hard to enable more customers than ever before to fulfill their dream of owning a Porsche. Demand remains high and our order books are looking very robust, so we start 2022 full of momentum and confidence in all regions of the world, ”said sales and marketing boss Detlec von Platen.

Of the other models, the Panamera (30,220 units) and the 718 Boxster / Cayman (20,502 units) sold the most. In the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and the Middle East, Porsche achieved sales growth of 8 percent with 131,098 cars sold.

Source: Porsche