Without the PDK gearbox and the elegant roar of a six-cylinder boxer engine, such a Porsche would have lost its soul in the eyes of many.
That's right, it's Taycan.
As Porsche's first all-electric product to embrace electrification (and the only all-electric model currently on sale), the Taycan was given the name "Electric 911" by many when it was first launched. In reality, however, the Taycan is not a shadow of the electrification of that classic model.
After all, a classic is a classic, and there is no substitute.
After more than 50 years and seven changes, the Porsche 911 has become a legend. The "frog-eye headlights", the six-cylinder boxer engine, and the PDK gearbox that can be ejected many times are all classic elements that have been talked about many times, and at the same time, the Porsche 911 has become a dream car in the minds of countless people.
But when it comes to Taycan, that's all gone.
Of course, there is one thing to say and what needs to be acknowledged, as a Porsche, the Taycan still has something to say.
For example, you can always trust Porsche's design skills. Although it does not have the classic styling of the 911, the Taycan's appearance is still quite **, so that it has become the object of imitation by many models.
There is also 800V high-voltage charging, which is currently on fire, and the Taycan that was launched five years ago already has it. In addition, in terms of power level, the Taycan is still the top level in the new energy ranks. Although there is no PDK, it can still support continuous ejection.
But on the other hand, Taycan also has a lot to offer.
For example, the J1 platform used in the Taycan is an electrification of the MSB fuel platform. To some extent, this also belongs to the category of "oil to electricity" that has been criticized by many people. It's just that compared with other "oil-to-electricity", Porsche is indeed more Taoist and more advanced.
However, congenital problems cannot be completely solved by acquired efforts, even if they are as strong as Porsche, they cannot be perfect. For example, the two large holes cut out under the back row of the Taycan are a last resort for space considerations. There is also the degree of intelligent technology, and Taycan is far from being compared with the new forces.
Although Porsche has a deep heritage in chassis and handling, these are not obvious aspects that can be perceived. In particular, the current new energy vehicle companies have made up for the gap to a certain extent with a variety of advanced suspension configurations.
In a sense, the reason why Porsche has become a luxury brand and can sell at such a high brand premium is largely due to the technical strength that has been accumulated in the era of internal combustion engines for a long time.
However, in the new energy era, Porsche's technological advantages and barriers have been completely bypassed. This means that Porsche's brand value to attract consumers will be lost, and the brand halo will be dimmed.
Of course, it is not only Porsche that suffers from the impact of new energy, but all old car companies in the fuel era are not immune. It's just that luxury brands like Porsche will be more affected.
When the wave of new energy comes, with the help of motors and batteries, everyone can easily and cost-effectively obtain the ultimate power. Coupled with the accumulation of various intelligent configurations, it completely subverts the gameplay of the past fuel era.
People who are intoxicated with the past are still nostalgic for the roar of the engine; People who like to accept new things will be more interested in the new ideas brought by the new forces. As a result, the electrification of traditional luxury brands like the Taycan becomes an awkward existence.