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Porsche - Repair and Service Redwood City - 2024 Porsche Taycan spy shots: Mid-cycle update coming - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000
The Porsche Taycan is about to come in for an update, as evidenced by camouflaged prototypes spotted in the wild.
The fully electric Taycan first arrived as a sedan for the 2020 model year and spawned the Cross Turismo soft-roader and Sport Turismo wagon body styles for 2021 and 2022, respectively.
The complete updated range should arrive for the 2024 model year, meaning a market launch late next year is likely, though the launch may be pushed into early 2024.
The prototypes spotted near Germany's Nürburgring racetrack reveal subtle changes at both ends. There appears to be revised fascias front and rear, as well as new internals for the head and taillights. The wheel pattern also looks to be new.
2024 Porsche Taycan facelift spy shots - Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
It isn't clear if any powertrain changes are planned but a new battery chemistry could potentially lead to increased range or power discharge capability, or both. Porsche will also likely have some software tweaks, as the automaker has added minor software updates each successive year since the Taycan's launch.
Performance in the Taycan currently tops out with the Turbo S grade whose output registers at 616 hp (750 hp temporarily), or enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in 2.6 seconds and a top speed of around 162 mph.
Depending on the grade, Taycan buyers also have two battery options: 79.2 and 93.4 kwh.
Rumors have it that we might see a new range-topping option, a possible Taycan Turbo GT grade with closer to 1,000 hp, or enough performance to outshine the Tesla Model S Plaid on the drag strip. The current Turbo S already dethroned the Tesla as the fastest production EV around the 'Ring in the summer by registering a 7:33.35 lap time. That's over two seconds quicker than the Tesla's time.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1137545_2024-porsche-taycan-spy-shots-mid-cycle-update-comingby Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
Monday, October 24, 2022
Audi - Repair and Service Redwood City - Audi RS 4 and RS 5 receive new Competition packs - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000
Audi's RS 4 and RS 5 already offer plenty of performance straight out of the box, but for 2023 the cars can be ordered with upgrades that boost performance further while adding extra style.
Grouped into Competition and Competition Plus packages, the upgrades bring multiple tweaks including an adjustable coil-over suspension that can lower the ride height by 10 millimeters, front and rear sway bars, and a sport exhaust system with black tailpipes. The removal of noise insulation around the firewall also brings more of the engine noise into the cabin and helps drop the curb weight by 18 lb.
Engineers also dialed up the performance of the transmission by reducing shift times, and improved the accuracy of the steering system by introducing a fixed steering ratio of 13.1:1. The control software of the all-wheel-drive system was also tweaked to deliver more power to the rear wheels.
Stopping power was improved with new carbon-ceramic brake rotors at the front axle and tweaked ABS software. The stopping distance from 60 mph is now more than six feet shorter, according to Audi. Another key upgrade are the new five-spoke alloys which come standard with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.
2023 Audi RS 5 Sportback with Competition Plus package
The Audi RS 4, available exclusively in Avant wagon guise, sees an improvement in the 0-62 mph time of 0.2 seconds to a new time of 3.9 seconds. The RS 5 coupe and RS 5 Sportback hatch do the sprint in 3.8 seconds, an improvement of 0.1 seconds. Top speed is also lifted to 180 mph.
No change has been made to the powertrains. Under the hood of each car you'll find a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 delivering a peak 444 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. The engine is coupled to an 8-speed automatic and spins all four wheels as standard.
The packages also bring styling tweaks inside and out. In addition to the new wheels mentioned above, there are also dark accents for the exterior and cabin, including some elements in carbon fiber. The dark accents are contrasted with some red elements, such as the stitching and color of the brake calipers. Buyers also have the option of a Sebring Black crystal effect paint that's exclusive to the packages.
The RS 4 Avant isn't available in the U.S. but for the RS 5, you're looking at $16,100 for the full assortment of upgrades.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1135892_audi-rs-4-and-rs-5-receive-new-competition-packs
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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