Porsche Taycan GTS Aces Moose Test and Slalom with Poise and Speed

The Porsche Taycan GTS, a formidable electric sedan in the German automaker’s lineup, has showcased its exceptional handling prowess in both the challenging moose test and the demanding slalom. Despite its substantial weight, the Taycan GTS impressively demonstrates its agility and stability during emergency maneuvers, proving that electrification doesn’t compromise performance.

Positioned between the 4S and the Turbo variants, the Taycan GTS is equipped with a dual-motor powertrain generating 509 horsepower and an impressive 626 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to launch control, the EV can briefly unleash up to 590 horsepower, propelling the sedan from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a mere 3.5 seconds.

In a recent test video, the Taycan GTS effortlessly navigates through the slalom course, maintaining stability as it maneuvers through the cones. With a completion time of 21.5 seconds, it outperforms competitors like the Alpine A110 S, Smart #1 Brabus, Polestar 2, and Audi RS3 Sportback, showcasing its agility and precise handling.

The Taycan GTS’s prowess extends to the moose test as well. During the initial run at 47.2 miles per hour (76 kilometers per hour), the electric sedan impressively avoids knocking over any cones. Its peak performance comes at 48.5 mph (78 kph), where the Taycan GTS displays exceptional maneuverability. The vehicle maintains its composure even as the speed increases, hitting cones at 49.7 and 50.6 mph (80 and 83 kph) without losing its agility.

Strikingly, the Taycan GTS matches the performance of its high-performance sibling, the Taycan Turbo S, in the moose test. This accomplishment further reinforces the GTS’s outstanding handling capabilities. It also surpasses the Taycan Cross Turismo’s performance, which could only navigate the challenging course at 46.0 mph (74 kph).

The Taycan GTS’s remarkable performance is partially attributed to its Pirelli P Zero 21-inch tires, sized at 265/35 ZR21 in the front and 305/30 ZR21 in the rear. The combination of adept engineering and tire choice contributes to the vehicle’s impeccable performance in both tests.

The moose test and slalom evaluations provide insights into a vehicle’s real-world handling abilities during sudden and evasive maneuvers. For drivers, these scenarios may be rare, but knowing how a car reacts in such situations can significantly impact safety outcomes. Notably, electric vehicles like the Taycan GTS have an inherent advantage in such evaluations due to their low center of gravity, thanks to the positioning of heavy batteries beneath the chassis.

The Porsche Taycan GTS’s exceptional performance in the moose test and slalom reaffirms its status as a remarkable electric sedan that seamlessly blends electrification with high-performance capabilities, offering drivers a thrilling and safe driving experience.