One other new Porsche Taycan variant has been introduced, but it surely’s not the wagon-like Cross Turismo model. No, that’s been delayed resulting from how widespread the Taycan’s proving to be. The most recent U.S. Taycan mannequin drops the value of entry to Porsche’s electrical automobile.

On Tuesday the German automaker introduced the 2021 Porsche Taycan rear-wheel-drive base model joins the U.S. lineup and prices $81,250 together with vacation spot.

Other than the cheaper worth, the bottom model of the Porsche Taycan is the one rear-wheel-drive mannequin within the U.S. lineup. This can change the driving dynamics of the benchmark-setting electric car, resulting from roughly 200 kilos of weight being faraway from the entrance of the automobile.

The rear-wheel-drive Taycan options the identical 79.2- and 93.4-kwh lithium-ion battery pack choices because the costlier, and extra highly effective Taycan 4S, and might cost at a charge of as much as 225 kw and 270 kw respectively.

The rear electrical motor is shared with the all-wheel-drive 4S mannequin together with a 600-amp inverter and 2-speed transaxle transmission. The smaller battery pack gives energy for 402 hp and 254 lb-ft of torque whereas the bigger pack will increase output to 469 hp and 263 lb-ft of torque.

Regardless of the battery pack dimension Porsche mentioned the rear-wheel-drive Taycan will dash from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds on its method to a high pace of 143 mph. It could actually cowl the quarter mile in 13.7 seconds with the smaller battery pack, and that point drops to 13.5 seconds with the bigger pack.

It’s going to take a eager eye to identify the variations between a rear- and all-wheel-drive Taycan. The silver 19-inch wheels disguise black 6-piston entrance and 4-piston rear brakes, that are the identical discovered on the all-wheel-drive 4S fashions besides these fashions function crimson calipers and glass black spokes on the wheels. Upgraded brakes and bigger 20- and 21-inch wheels are non-obligatory.

Inside the bottom Taycans mimic their extra highly effective all-wheel drive brethren with a digital gauge cluster and touchscreen infotainment system together with a touchscreen for car and local weather controls.

The rear-wheel-drive 2021 Porsche Taycan is on sale now, with deliveries to start out this spring.