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The next Porsche Macan is all-electric, based on Porsche Taycan platform

Porsche’s electric line-up will see the introduction of an SUV with the new Porsche Macan. The new Porsche Macan will receive an all-new platform called the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) that is an evolution of the J1 platform used in the all-electric Porsche Taycan. The information we received are from a roundtable discussion with Mayk Wienkötter, Porsche AG, Spokesperson Product Line Taycan & E-Mobility and Jason Broome, Managing Director of Porsche Indonesia. Further details on the Porsche

ArifArif

Jun 24, 2020

Porsche says no to full-electric Porsche 911, but a hybrid is possible

Porsche CEO, Oliver Blume, has confirmed that the Porsche 911 will never become a fully electric car. The reason being that the 911 platform has been optimised for the Internal Combustion Engine, not an electric system. However, a hybrid Porsche 911, might just become a reality. In a phone interview with European media, CEO Oliver Blume said "In the future for the 911, there are good ideas for a special kind of hybrid, a very performance-oriented hybrid, where we use, for example, a 400-volt sys

ArifArif

Nov 10, 2020

Porsche-approved Apple CarPlay for classic Porsche 911 & Boxster is priced from RM6,750

Porsche has introduced their new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that can be retrofitted onto classic Porsche 911 and Boxster models. In-car connectivity sounds like a fancy buzzword but in fact, it is a crucial component in car ownership experience. This is why every car manufacturer from Porsche to Geely are tirelessly creating a more seamless and intuitive infotainment system. To date, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remai

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

May 1, 2020

3D-printed pistons for Porsche 911 GT2 RS, new business opportunities for Porsche

In a recent roundtable discussion with Frank Ickinger (Senior Engineer Advance Engineering at Porsche AG), we had the opportunity to learn more about Porsche’s 3D-printed pistons for the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Yes, metal alloys can be 3D-printed now. Although the technology application is for small series productions, it does create new business opportunities for Porsche. Three innovation clusters emerge with it. The 3D printing technology is the joint work of Porsche AG, Mahle GmbH, and Trumpf. Th

ArifArif

Aug 7, 2020

This Porsche gathering reminds us the joy of driving

Up in the north of Thailand, a yearly gathering of Porsche cars shows us the joy of driving through the picturesque landscapes and an epic adventure on roads less travelled. It is the perfect reminder to start planning our next road trip the moment MCO ends! Let’s face it, most of us have not driven our cars pass 90 km/h during the pass 6 weeks. We’ve probably only driven our cars once every week on a grocery run and we probably also haven’t refuelled our cars since the scramble to take advantag

JerricaJerrica

May 3, 2020

Will Malaysia be launching a CKD Porsche Macan?

Following a report by The Edge Weekly, it seems that Porsche is seeking to locally-assemble (CKD) some of its models at Sime Darby Motor’s Inokom plant in Kulim. Some of the models planned include the Porsche Cayenne and the Porsche Taycan. However, some media sites have also said that the Macan is also planned to be one of those models. This is based on an article published by Maybank Investment Bank Research. Given how popular the Macan and the Cayenne are, it makes sense for the German premiu

CY FoongCY Foong

Feb 24, 2021

Hans Mezger: Iconic Porsche engineer dies, aged 90

Hans Mezger, the man synonymous with Porsche flat-6 engines, has passed away at the age of 90. He was singularly responsible for so many iconic Porsche engines, so much so that subsequent road-going 911 models (most recently the 996 and 997 generations) were distinguished by whether or not they had a 'Mezger' heart. You know you've done something right when engines are named after you, albeit unofficially. Herr Mezger was handpicked by the late Ferdinand Piëch, the patriach of the Volkswagen emp

JasonJason

Jun 12, 2020

Porsche 911 (991) Speedster launching in Malaysia tomorrow

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official importer and distributor of Porsche models in Malaysia, will be virtually unveiling the Porsche 911 (991) Speedster tomorrow, 2 June 2020 at 8:00 pm on Porsche Malaysia's social media platforms. The Speedster is a send-off to the 991 generation, a last hurrah if you will. It is essentially a topless GT3 and shares the atmospheric 4.0-litre flat-six engine that sings to 9,000 rpm. And it actually makes a tad more power than the GT3, 10 PS more at 5

ShaunShaun

Jun 1, 2020

Porsche Taycan launched in Thailand - costs over RM 1.5 million

Porsche Thailand by AAS Auto Service (AAS), the sole authorised importer and distributor of Porsche cars in Thailand, enters a new era of electromobility with the Porsche Taycan - its first fully electric sports car. Prices of the Taycan variants are as such: Taycan 4S – 7,100,000 THB (RM 957,660) Taycan Turbo – 9,900,000 THB (1,335,329.04) Taycan Turbo S – 11,700,000 THB (1,578,116.14) Not bad for the car that scientists call the most innovative car in the world. Taycan customers will enjoy the

ArifArif

Jul 16, 2020

Porsche #DrivingTomorrow exhibition opens at Changi Airport, until 16 January 2021

Porsche has unveiled #DrivingTomorrow, a pop-up exhibition at Jewel Changi Airport that tells the story of Porsche’s journey towards electromobility, and its futureproof solutions and innovations through the years. “The mindset of shaping the future of the sports car, with enthusiasm and conviction, has always propelled Porsche forward throughout our history. The #DrivingTomorrow exhibition is therefore an invitation to join us as we look back at our proudest innovations in electromobility, and

ArifArif

Dec 25, 2020

New Porsche Panamera gets 630 PS & 820 Nm, electric Panamera coming soon?

The 4-door limousine from Porsche, the Porsche Panamera comes in various trims and variants. You have the Porsche Panamera, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S, and about ten more variants to choose from. As of recent, Porsche has introduced a newer version of the Panamera GTS alongside two new Panameras – the Porsche Panamera Turbo S and the Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid. In a round table session with Porsche, we had the chance to learn more about the luxury sports saloon. O

ArifArif

Sep 14, 2020

Review: Porsche Taycan 4S - an electrifying, synapse-frying performance car

"Why do petrolheads hate electric cars?" Asked my colleague Shaun as we barrelled along in the Porsche Taycan 4S. I didn't have an answer actually, because up until now, electric cars didn't really do it for me. I have driven a Nissan Leaf before this, and I quite liked it. But did it stir my loins and make me wanna buy one? Not really. But a Porsche Taycan? Who would say no to that? Well, at RM 699,986 (OTR without insurance, 0% SST) as tested, my bank account, most likely. Porsche's first fora

JasonJason

Mar 20, 2021

Facelifted Porsche Macan S Launched In Malaysia, From RM 625,000

Sime Darby Auto Performance, the local distributor of Porsche models in Malaysia has introduced the facelifted Macan S at the Sportscar Together Day event in Sepang. Priced from RM 625,000 (on-the-road, without insurance, road tax, registration fees), the facelifted Porsche Macan S comes with the Premium Package as standard, which includes: 14-way power seats Comfort lighting package Power Steering Plus Park Assist with reverse camera Automatic dimming mirrors Bose Surround Sound System The face

JackJack

Aug 6, 2019

Malaysian orders opened for freshly debuted 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

For those who think the Porsche Taycan needs extra space in the rear, well, here’s the stunningly beautiful 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. The second shooting brake Porsche model after the Panamera Sport Turismo, the Taycan Cross Turismo isn’t just handsome on regular roads, it has (mild) off-roading capabilities too! The best part? Malaysian pre-orders are now opened with the Cross Turismo launching in the second half of 2021. Based on the Taycan electric saloon, the Taycan Cross Turismo ga

CY FoongCY Foong

Mar 5, 2021

John Wick star Keanu Reeves ditches Mustang for Porsche Taycan, electric drifts ensue

In a recent video released by Porsche, 'Going the Distance', actors Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter from the cult comedy “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” took two Porsche Taycans down the Californian Coast for an electrifying adventure. With only one charge, both actors managed to experience the Taycan’s launch mode, a hill climb, and pushed the Taycan to its limits at the Porsche Experience Centre. With all that done, they still managed to travel from Santa Barbara to the Porsche Experience Cent

ArifArif

Mar 23, 2021

Porsche Taycan Launched in Malaysia, RM 725K only? 761 PS and 1050 Nm

Porsche Malaysia has launched it’s all-electric four-seater car, the Porsche Taycan, in Malaysia. Three variants (Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S) are now available for the keen early adopters of electric vehicles who also want a Porsche. There are two battery sizes for the Taycan. The 4S gets the 79.2 kWh battery with about 407 km of range. The Turbo and Turbo S get 93.4 kWh batteries capable of up to 450 km of range (Taycan Turbo) and 412 km of range (Taycan Turbo S). The 4S has th

ArifArif

Sep 18, 2020

A CKD Porsche Cayenne will be launched in Malaysia, CKD Taycan next

In what could be a first not just for Malaysia, but also the world, Porsche is reportedly setting up vehicle assembly (CKD) operations in Malaysia at the Sime Darby Motors’ Inokom plant in Kulim, and we now have further information on the models planned. A report by The Edge weekly claims that incentives for the investment has been approved and a joint announcement will be made once the current MCO situation improves. Currently, all Porsche cars are made in Europe, either at the Porsche’s own pl

EricEric

Feb 6, 2021

The 2020 Porsche Taycan is the world’s most innovative car

Although not quite reinventing the wheel (those are still round), the boffins at the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) have awarded the 2020 Porsche Taycan as the most scientifically innovative car in the world. CAM’s Automotive Innovations report reveals that the all-electric sports car comes with 27 groundbreaking developments and features, 13 of which are the world's first. Innovations that were recognised by the scientists include its 800-volt architecture, two-speed transmission on the

SanjaySanjay

Jul 15, 2020

Priced from RM 585k, the 2021 Porsche Taycan RWD is here in Malaysia

Mere days after its global debut, Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official distributor of Porsche Cars in Malaysia, has launched the new 2021 Porsche Taycan RWD here. Prices for this base-spec Taycan start from RM 584,561 (includes 50% SST exemption, valid until 30-June 2021) and will be available at Porsche Centres nationwide from March 2021. Inclusive of SST, the Taycan RWD will start from RM 605,000. Just like the rest of the Taycan range, it is all-electric but features rear-wheel dr

CY FoongCY Foong

Jan 22, 2021

Is the Audi e-tron GT just a Porsche Taycan with a different body?

In a recent roundtable with Porsche Indonesia and Mayk Wienkötter (Porsche AG, Spokesperson Product Line Taycan & E-Mobility) we learned that the J1 platform used by Porsche for the Porsche Taycan is shared with its sister company, Audi. Porsche has taken the J1 platform and evolved it into the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) that will be used for the new all-electric Porsche Macan. The J1 platform is used by Audi in the Audi e-tron GT concept which you probably saw Tony Stark driving in Avenger

ArifArif

Jun 25, 2020

First tuner electric car? TECHART refines the Porsche Taycan

German Porsche tuner, TECHART, has announced its new product range for the Porsche Taycan. The engineering department at TECHART is concerned with all spheres of customization for the Taycan such as exterior styling and aerodynamic design, carbon fiber parts and trims as well as all kinds of interior refinement and high-grade materials processing. The new 22-inch TECHART Formula VI forged wheels will be available from August 2020. The wheels feature slender spokes, low weight, appealing dimensio

ArifArif

Jun 20, 2020

The Porsche 911 (992) is now available with a manual transmission in Europe

When the 992 generation Porsche 911 was first revealed, there were no manual transmission option available globally and it was a sign of manual transmissions becoming obsolete. However, less than a year later, Porsche announced the option for a manual for it in the US. Now, the manual is available for the 911 Carrera S in Europe along with other updates. First things first, the 911 Carrera S and 4S is now available with the aforementioned manual gearbox over in Europe at no extra cost. Similarly

ShaunShaun

Apr 28, 2020

Porsche Taycan dilancarkan di Malaysia – RM 725 ribu sahaja? 761 PS dan 1050 Nm tork

Porsche Malaysia baru sahaja melancarkan kereta elektrik pertamanya di Malaysia. Dengan tiga varian (Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, dan Taycan Turbo S), model ini sesuai bagi mereka yang menginginkan jenama Porsche untuk kereta elektik mereka. Taycan 4S didatangkan dengan bateri 79.2 kWh yang boleh memberikan jarak pemanduan sejauh 407 km untuk sekali cas. Taycan Turbo dan Turbo S pula mendapat bateri 93.4 kWh yang boleh memberikan jarak pemanduan sejauh 450 km (Turbo) dan 412 km (Turbo S). Pada masa

FaisalFaisal

Sep 18, 2020

From Hot Wheels-inspired hypercars to a modern VW Bus – The gems of Porsche Unseen

Porsche is more than just a maker of an uber fast version of the Volkswagen Beetle, it’s an innovative carmaker. Look at the Taycan, it has a name that sounds like a monster that blasts lightning from its mouth with tech that sounds better than Tesla. But Porsche has quite a few interesting concepts throughout history from an environmentally-friendly hatchback in the 1970s that has a body made out of wires to its own idea of a car designed for the then growing Chinese car market in the 1990s. Ev

CY FoongCY Foong

Nov 15, 2020

Porsche Taycan debuts: 761 PS and 1,050 Nm, needs only 2-Speed transmission

Two variants – Turbo and Turbo S Up to 761 PS (with overboost) and 1,050 Nm Top speed of 260 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds Driving range up to 412 km Requires only a 2-speed automatic transmission Coming to Malaysia in 2020 Nearly five years in the making, Porsche has finally launched the Taycan, the company’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports sedan. Apart from minor details, the production Porsche Taycan managed to retain much of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show's Mission E concept car

HansHans

Sep 5, 2019

Priced from RM 2.2m, Porsche 911 Turbo S lands in Malaysia! AWD, 650 PS, 800 Nm

Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has today unveiled the latest in the long line of 911 flagships, the Porsche 911 Turbo S. Porsche's rear-engined, all-wheel-drive, all-weather supercar starts from RM 2,235,463 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount). Better hurry, then. Powering the latest 992-generation 911 Turbo S is an all-new 3.8-litre, twin turbocharged flat-six engine, delivering 650 PS and 800 Nm. Porsche's latest and greatest also gets a bespoke 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox

JasonJason

Apr 12, 2021

With Shell's DC fast chargers, you can drive a Porsche Taycan from Penang to Singapore

Porsche Asia Pacific and Shell have struck up a new partnership to implement the first cross-border high-performance charging (HPC) network between Malaysia and Singapore. The network will help eliminate range anxiety for electric vehicle (EV) owners who wish to travel between Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Penang. The partnership demonstrates the commitment between Porsche and Shell to drive the future of electric mobility in Southeast Asia by spearheading connectivity between the two countries.

JerricaJerrica

Mar 31, 2021

2021 (992) Porsche 911 GT3 available for pre-order in Malaysia; 510 PS, 6:59 Nurburgring lap time

This is the 2021 (992) Porsche 911 GT3 and it's available for pre-order in Malaysia. It’s made with the same recipe as before, with a stratospheric 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six engine and various aerodynamic trickery to make you go faster. How fast are we talking about? If you get into the PDK (dual-clutch transmission) version, it can do 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and charge forwards all the way to 318 km/h. As for the manual version, it would depend on how fast you can shift, but Pors

ShaunShaun

Feb 17, 2021

Can Tesla Model 3 Performance do the same as the new Porsche Taycan on 0-90-0?

The all-electric Porsche pulled off a 0-90-0 spec of an impressive 10.17 seconds. That is what we learned from the teaser video. Here comes a question: Can Tesla Model 3 Performance also do 10.17s on 0-90-0 time challenge? DÆrik will give you the answer! This is not a joke Background knowledge: you can buy THREE Model 3 Performance for the base price of one Taycan and still have $20,000 to spare. DÆrik mentioned three things that need to be taken into account for the final outcome. Both Tesla Mo

TasiaTasia

Sep 10, 2019

Review: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, a perfectly irrational middle finger to turbo+DCT  sports cars

The first-generation Porsche Cayman GT4 was one of my favourite cars of all time. In my eyes, it had all the makings of a great driver’s car. Mid-engined balance, Porsche Motorsport genes, and more than enough performance to trouble supercars a league above. More pertinently, 6-SPEED MANUAL. I’ve always wanted to drive one, but never got the chance to. So imagine my elation when I was given the opportunity to have a go in the 2nd-generation, now called the 718 Cayman GT4. Same recipe as the orig

JasonJason

Jan 3, 2021