2021 Porsche Taycan 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
2.6s
- Turbo S AWD, 616 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 3% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 6% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo S AWD | Electric | 616 hp | N/A | 5,121 lb | 241 | 8.3 | 2.6 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $185,000 |
| Cross Turismo Turbo AWD | Electric | 616 hp | N/A | 5,199 lb | 237 | 8.4 | 2.7 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $153,500 |
| Turbo AWD | Electric | 616 hp | N/A | 5,132 lb | 240 | 8.3 | 3.0 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $150,900 |
| Cross Turismo Turbo S AWD | Electric | 616 hp | N/A | 5,196 lb | 237 | 8.4 | 3.1 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $187,600 |
| 4S AWD | Electric | 429 hp | N/A | 4,771 lb | 180 | 11.1 | 3.8 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $103,800 |
| Cross Turismo 4S AWD | Electric | 482 hp | N/A | 5,033 lb | 192 | 10.4 | 3.9 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $110,300 |
| Cross Turismo 4 AWD | Electric | 375 hp | N/A | 5,029 lb | 149 | 13.4 | 4.8 sTested | 2-speed automatic | AWD | $90,900 |
| RWD | Electric | 321 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1 sTested | 2-speed automatic | RWD | $79,900 |
| 4S Cross Turismo 4AWD | Electric | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2-speed automatic | N/A | $110,300 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered. Turbo named on 1.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 321 hp | RWD | $79,900 | Base | $870 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 375 hp | Cross Turismo 4 AWD | $90,900 | +$11,000 | $905 | +$34 |
| Electric | 1 | 429 hp | 4S AWD | $103,800 | +$12,900 | $870 | $0 |
| Electric | 1 | 482 hp | Cross Turismo 4S AWD | $110,300 | +$6,500 | $917 | +$46 |
| Electric | 1 | N/A | 4S Cross Turismo 4AWD | $110,300 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 4 | 616 hp | Turbo AWD | $150,900 | +$40,600 | $942 | +$72 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed automatic | 9 | RWD | $79,900 | 2.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the RWD: 321 hp, 79 MPGe, $79,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model S | Long Range Plus AWD | 557 hp | 120 MPGe | $69,420 | 3.7 s |
Taycan by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Porsche Taycan: 2.0 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 Porsche Taycan | 2021 Lexus LS |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Turbo S AWD | 500 RWD |
| 0-60 | 2.6 s | 4.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 616 hp | 416 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,121 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 241 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 8.3 | N/A |
| MSRP | $185,000 | $76,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree