5 Supercars That Are Slower Than The 2020 Porsche Taycan

5 Supercars That Are Slower Than The 2020 Porsche Taycan

The future is here. Porsche has officially revealed their first all-electric vehicle and it’s called the Taycan; a futuristic ‘sports sedan’ that makes use of 100% electric power. There are only two models available right now – the Taycan Turbo and the Taycan Turbo S. We’re more interested in the Turbo S for this list. 

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S produces up to 560kW of power through the assistance of launch control and overboost. This power is produced from two electric motors, one motor at each axle. This surge of power is sent to all-wheels through a 2-speed transmission, allowing the electric Porsche to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 2.8-seconds. By the time you finish saying “This new electric Porsche is very very fast”, it would have already hit 100km/h. This is a car that is redefining speed, and with that being said, let’s look at 5 supercars that are slower from 0-100km/h than the Taycan. 

#5: Pagani Huayra Roadster – 3.1s

The Pagani Huayra Roadster is powered by one of Germany’s finest engines – the Mercedes-AMG 6.0-litre V12. It even has a set of twin-turbochargers and also produces slightly more power than the Taycan but its 562kW of power and 1000Nm just isn’t enough to beat the silent Porsche. 

#4: McLaren Senna – 3.1s

The Senna is one of the most technologically advanced hypercars on the market right now. Every line, curve and panel is there for a reason – to get the most out of its twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8. Get it to throw its power down and it will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.1-seconds. Quick, but just not quick enough.

#3: Ferrari 812 Superfast – 2.9s 

The second V12 to make it onto the list, this time from the picturesque city of Maranello, Italy. The Superfast produces 588kW of power and 718Nm of torque from its naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 engine. A worthy competitor for the Turbo S. 

#2: Koenigsegg Agera S – 2.9s

Let’s cross over to Sweden, where the infamous Koenigsegg Agera is produced. The specific Koenigsegg to, unfortunately, make this list is the Agera S. It’s got a 5.0-litre V8 strapped to a set of twin-turbochargers that rocket it from 0-100km/h in just 2.9-seconds, just a split second slower than the Taycan Turbo S. 

#1: Lamborghini Sian – 2.8s

Okay, so it may not be slower than the Porsche but the fact that an electric sedan performs on par with Lamborghini’s newest hybrid supercar is rather impressive. The Sian is powered by a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 bolted to an electric lithium-ion supercapacitor, allowing it to run from 0-100km/h in 2.8-seconds. 

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FAQ

Q: How much does the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S cost in South Africa?

The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S starts from around R3,200,000 in South Africa, making it one of the priciest electric vehicles on our roads but still cheaper than most of the supercars it outpaces.

Q: Is the Porsche Taycan faster than a Ferrari or Lamborghini?

The Taycan Turbo S hits 0-100km/h in just 2.8 seconds, which beats several supercars including the Ferrari 812 Superfast (2.9s), McLaren Senna (3.1s), and Pagani Huayra Roadster (3.1s) in straight-line acceleration.

Q: What makes the Taycan so quick compared to petrol supercars?

Electric motors deliver instant torque with no lag, plus the Taycan's dual-motor setup produces up to 560kW through launch control and overboost, giving it that brutal off-the-line acceleration that even V12 supercars struggle to match.

Q: How does the Taycan's range compare to petrol supercars?

The Taycan Turbo S offers around 412km of range on a single charge, which is actually more practical than most supercars that guzzle fuel so quickly you'll be stopping at petrol stations more often than charging stations.

Should You Buy It?

If you've got R3,200,000 burning a hole in your pocket and want to embarrass supercar owners at the traffic lights, the Taycan Turbo S is absolutely worth buying. This electric rocket ship delivers hypercar performance with daily usability, plus you'll never have to explain to your neighbours why you're revving your engine at 6am. The best electric supercar saloon under R3,500,000 in South Africa is definitely the Taycan Turbo S, especially when it can dust cars costing twice as much in the 0-100km/h sprint.