Porsche Road Map Leans Heavily To An Electrified 911 In The Near Future

In a recent interview, Porsche executive board member Albrecht Reimold hinted at the plans for the upcoming production ramp of the Taycan — the company’s first all-electric car. During the interview, the Porsche executive described how the Taycan’s production is closely related to the manufacturing of the 911, and how the company is getting one of its most iconic vehicles for electrification in the future.

Only a few of Porsche’s creations can hold a candle to the legendary 911, a premium sports car whose performance borders on the supercar level. Porsche is currently preparing its new 911, and Reimold has noted that plans are underway to prepare for the vehicle’s production. Coincidentally, the new 911 would be produced side-by-side with the upcoming Taycan. The Porsche executive further stated that the production of the two cars would have some similarities, to the point that the new 911 could actually be built in the Taycan’s manufacturing lines.

qwertyfla1 - 2/25/2019 11:10:28 AM

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This might let them even out the weight distribution and improve the handling...

zlives - 2/25/2019 6:29:55 PM

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yes clearly that is an issue

dlin - 2/26/2019 11:56:44 PM

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And further lowers COG

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 2/25/2019 12:41:38 PM

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#QEW- You are likely correct. It only stands to reason that a smaller mfg like Porsche would make a BEV chassis that could be used on multiple vehicles. VAG likely has this in mind from the start. If it can do a large sedan and a small sports car, it can underpin just about anything in VAG umbrella.

PUGPROUD - 2/25/2019 1:53:28 PM

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When vehicles no longer make sounds and are electronically limited to posted speed limits will be the day the music died.

qwertyfla1 - 2/25/2019 5:26:37 PM

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Pug

I agree 100% and fast forward 5 years from now and every insurer will require plug in monitors to see how fast you brake, accelerate, corner and drive to determine your rates or cancel your ass. Sadly I believe the days of being a driver are limited...

zlives - 2/25/2019 6:30:58 PM

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the new emissions rule will make this a necessity

Section_31_JTK - 2/26/2019 4:29:44 AM

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No thanks. I'm keeping my gas operated, hydraulic steering, water cooled 997.2 GTS. If the air cooleds were not so bloody expensive right now, I'd pick up a 1988/89 with the G55 transmission.