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Your vehicleHome›Porsche›Taycan›2021› Taycan
2021 Porsche Taycan

Taycan RWD

Electric RWD MSRP $79,900Compare this trim against anything →

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter360 mm
Front brake typeSteel, internally vented
Rear brake diameter358 mm
Rear brake typeSteel, internally vented

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 2nd row14.3 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height54.9 in
Overall length195.4 in
Overall width77.4 in
Wheelbase114.2 in

Engine Basics

Engine type (full description)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM)

Engine Output

Horsepower402 hp
Torque254 lb-ft

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$79,900

Steering

Steering typeElectromechanical
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)38.4 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeAluminum double-wishbone, PASM
Rear suspension typeAluminum multi-link axle with subframe, PASM

Tires

Tire size(F) 225/55R19 (R) 275/45R19

Transmission

Transmission typeTwo-speed dog-ring rear

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4566 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4566 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating6162 lbs
Payload capacity1596 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter19 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Exterior3 std · 0 opt

  • 19" Taycan Aero Wheels - (F) 8.0 X 19 ET 50 / (R) 10.0 X 19 ET 47
  • Caliper color Black
  • Tires front/rear (F) 225/55R19 / (R) 275/45R19 Summer tires

Powertrain5 std · 0 opt

  • 613 volts / 129 Ah / 79.2 kWh battery pack
  • Lithium Ion Pouch configuration battery
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM)
  • Rear Motor, Rear Wheel Drive
  • Two-speed dog-ring rear transmission

Chassis10 std · 0 opt

  • Aluminum double-wishbone, PASM front suspension
  • Aluminum multi-link axle with subframe, PASM rear suspension
  • Electromechanical steering system
  • Fixed Aluminum Monoblock caliper type
  • Number of pistons front/rear 6/4
  • Rotor diameter front/rear mm 360/358

Cargo2 std · 0 opt

  • Cargo area volume front 2.9 cubic feet
  • Cargo area volume rear 14.3 cubic feet (Taycan sedan)

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 Taycan. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

Factory warranty running out?

The 2021 Porsche Taycan is in the years where high-voltage electronics and module repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.

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Common questions about the Taycan

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2021 Porsche Taycan Taycan?

The manufacturer lists $79,900 for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Taycan. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.