Porsche Mission E

[hydro 481]

In the pics I saw, the front face and rear C pillars were obviously disguised with tacked on body panels. I must assume those cover panels are doing some work that simple camouflaged paint cannot accomplish.

If the headlights actually thinner like on the E Mission concept, and the C pillar and rear quarter more like the concept of E-tron GT, it could still be an amazing looking car.

I have no doubt that the finished product will look better than the test mules. But I think between the test mules we've seen and the Mission E prototype, the final production car will look much closer to the test mules. I don't think they'll be messing too much with the shape of the car this late in testing since it'll affect aerodynamics wouldn't it?

 

[CarlK]

I have to say I am disappointed with how the Taycan is shaping up. Design wise the car is looking more like a Panamera than the Mission E prototype. It’s not that I think the Panamera looks bad, it’s just nowhere near as sexy as the prototype. And secondly they just announced the pricepoint of the base model is starting at $92K. That’s a far cry from the rumoured $75K. Which leads to my next point—range. $92K for an EV with an estimated EPA range of 250 miles or less is underwhelming to say the least. I know for the Porsche/sports car enthusiasts it won’t matter that much, but if Porsche wants it’s EV to go mainstream they have to deliver on range. Range anxiety is still one of the biggest obstacles in converting most ICE owners to EV. I feel like 300 miles will be the new magic number for EVs moving forward the next few years.

The fact is concept cars are always advertising tools and never meant to work. The Mission E was clearly made to look nice on the outside without regard to interior spaces. The Panamera too suffers from that compromises and could not excel in either area. it's (un)popularity is pretty much expected. That's the downside of having to have its cars to look like a Porsche/911. Something got to give if you want a sedan to look like a sports car.

 

[seattlite2004]

Rare look at Porsche Taycan’s automated charge port door and 'frunk'

 

[diamond.g]

That does look pretty slick

 

[bxr140]

Coolest charge door yet.

 

[EXOTIC1]

My local Porsche dealership
has already taken in $ for over 200 reservations

 

[FlatSix911]

Well, you be the judge on the new frunk...

Porsche Taycan’s frunk and automatic charge port spotted on prototype

 

[Uncle Paul]

My 1968 VW Beetle had twice that much room in the frunk.

 

[PhilDavid]

Any updates on how soon Taycans will arrive in the US for customer deliveries?

 

[Spidy]

Most detailed Taycan spy pics yet, with first look at carbon ceramic brakes

 

[seattlite2004]

Most detailed Taycan spy pics yet, with first look at carbon ceramic brakes

Wonder if they will have snow/rain issues into the trunk like what some Model 3 folks are experiencing.

 

[CarlK]

I'm sure this is not how the car will finally be looked. Would be horrible if it is even close to this. Lame looking front and A pillar after looks like it's designed by Dodge.

 

[hydro 481]

Any updates on how soon Taycans will arrive in the US for customer deliveries?

End of 2019 is their target delivery.

 

[PhilDavid]

Most detailed Taycan spy pics yet, with first look at carbon ceramic brakes

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Wow those brakes look a lot bigger than Elon's

 

[PhilDavid]

End of 2019 is their target delivery.

It will bee exciting to see these being delivered to customers. First real alternative to the Model S for many...

 

[GeoX750]

I'm sure this is not how the car will finally be looked. Would be horrible if it is even close to this. Lame looking front and A pillar after looks like it's designed by Dodge.

Let's not worry too much, these pics are clearly of a heavily camouflaged car. It's a very good sign that the headlights under the fake lens covers look to be streamlined like in the concept.

 

[hydro 481]

It will bee exciting to see these being delivered to customers. First real alternative to the Model S for many...

Yes. The more competition the better.

Wouldn’t surprise me if they are late on delivery. This is their first EV. Might run into issues.

 

[Valore]

Is this rear view cameras?

 

[CarlK]

Let's not worry too much, these pics are clearly of a heavily camouflaged car. It's a very good sign that the headlights under the fake lens covers look to be streamlined like in the concept.

Not so sure of that. Panamera never was a success in the looks department. Too much compromises imposed for having to make a sports sedan look like a sports car 911. Maserati, Aston Martin, Audi and of course Tesla all are able to design nice and graceful sports sedans because they don't have that restraint.

 

[EXOTIC1]

got my deposit in on Taycan....
i hope it resembles the Panny a bit.