Sneaker-inspired Porsche Taycan features lively color blocking

Updated Jun 08, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It is designed by Sean Wotherspoon.

Porsche collaborated with sneaker designer and influencer Sean Wotherspoon to create his edition of the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo. One of the most noteworthy projects Wotherspoon worked on was the Nike Air Max 97/1 under his name in 2018. Now, the challenge is to apply his style of designing bright-looking products into a car.

Porsche Taycan front view

Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo designed by Sean Wotherspoon

The 32-year-old designer and influencer visited the Porsche Design Studio in Weissach, Germany, where he oversaw the physical creation of his art Porsche Taycan car. Porsche premiered the finished product on its official Instagram account, showcasing the all-electric wagon-styled vehicle with a lively color blocking.

“Creativity thrives on interaction,” said Porsche Head of Style Michael Mauer. “As a designer, it’s important to question everything and always aspire to consider ideas in a new light. Working with young designers like Sean helps us to gain new impulses from very different product areas.”

Porsche Taycan interior view

Bright finishes

The colorful paint scheme includes Nash Blue, Sean Peach, Loretta Purple, and Ashley Green, all of which were named after Wotherspoon’s family members. Corduroy and cork are also the materials that the American designer wanted to incorporate into the Porsche vehicle, as these are used in his sneakers.

And as an all-electric car, the use of leather-free seats is a fitting choice. This is one of the many steps Wotherspoon took to promote sustainability, especially considering that he is a staunch vegan. The leather-free seats will be offered as an option for buyers of the standard Taycan.

“Striving for innovation drives me and I was fascinated from the start by the unusual materials that the Porsche designers in Weissach work with. We inspired each other again and again throughout the project and ultimately created a completely new type of vehicle design,” said Wotherspoon.

Porsche Taycan rear view

A sneaker-inspired Porsche

To complete the build, Porsche added 21-inch Cross Turismo Design high-gloss black wheels, a light strip with ‘Porsche’ lettering in black, and a rear wiper cover painted in high-gloss black.

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Porsche Taycan

The Porsche Taycan is the German carmaker’s first fully electric luxury sports car packed with the latest features. Outside, this sleek automobile offered in a four-door sedan/saloon and a 5-door station wagon flaunts the perfect amount of coolness and sophistication that will surely make heads turn. Inside it is filled with contemporary details that guarantee comfort, convenience, and safety. Locally, it is offered in three variants: the Porsche Taycan 4S, the Porsche Taycan Turbo, and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. It is available in Black, White, Jet Black Metallic, Carrera White Metallic, Frozen Blue Mica Metallic, Vulcano Grey Metallic, Dolomite Silver Metallic, Gentian Blue Metallic, Kaemin Red, and Mamba Green Metallic.

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Porsche Taycan Launch

The Porsche Taycan was initially introduced as a concept car named “Mission E” at the Frankfurt Auto Motor Show in 2015. In 2019, it was officially unveiled at the same event. Its name was derived from a Turkish word that means “lively young horse” as an ode to the steed of the Stuttgart coat of arms in the company’s iconic logo.

In the Philippines, its official local distributor PGA Cars Inc. launched the Porsche Taycan in June 2020.

Porsche Taycan Exterior

Designed by former Porsche exterior designer Mitja Borket, the body of the Porsche Taycan gracefully combines the short-nosed proportions of the company’s other classic models with the lengthened dimensions of their fresher front-engine releases. It is garnished with automatically extending door handles and a wide panoramic fixed glass roof that provides natural lighting.
Its front features a pair of lateral air intakes or air curtains that improve the vehicle’s graceful aerodynamic capabilities and lessen turbulence. Also affixed are their signature four-point LED headlights with a matrix beam.

Its rear boasts a boot lid styled as a short notchback with an eye-catching full-width band glass taillight and turn signal. Supporting its body is a set of sturdy 19-inch to 21-inch wheels depending on the variant.

Porsche Taycan front end

Porsche Taycan side end

Porsche Taycan angular rear

Porsche Taycan Interior

Stepping inside the Porsche Taycan is a luxurious experience as it is built with the perfect balance of sophistication and comfort. Highlights include a multifunction sports steering wheel that can be upgraded to GT, advanced climate control that comes in dual or four-zone, adjustable ambient lighting to suit your vibe, sport seats that can be automatically adjusted in 14 or 18 ways, a 16.8-inch curved touchscreen with surrounded by digital control panels that allows you to pick chassis functions, lighting, etc.

To level up your vehicle a notch higher, the company lets you personalize its overall presence through the Porsche Exclusiv Manufaktur. You may choose from a wide variety of ultra-posh interior and exterior packages.

Porsche Taycan steering wheel

Porsche Taycan seats

Technology & Safety Features

Aside from the digital dashboard with Direct Touch Control, the Porsche Taycan is built with an 8.4-inch center console panel where settings in the media including Apple CarPlay, telephone, and navigation can be adjusted. It also shows the vehicle’s battery and charging status. Other notable upgrades are the Porsche Voice Pilot, Charging Planner, and the Digital Assistants for hassle-free online connectivity.

Safety is assured as it is built with an impressive list of features such as the Porsche InnoDrive that includes adaptive cruise control, active lane-keeping and traffic jam assist, lane change assist, night vision, Porsche Entry & Drive, Surround-view, and more.

Platform & Chassis

The Porsche Taycan utilizes an adaptive air suspension that guarantees a reliable balance between performance and comfort. Its chassis is built with the Porsche Active Suspension Management which offers added stability and an electronic damping control system. With the aid of the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport, a sporty dynamic is assured allowing a graceful performance on the road.

Engine & Drivetrain

The Porsche Taycan 4S, the Porsche Taycan Turbo, and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S use all four wheels with two powerful electric motors. The 4S affixed with a base battery has a peak output of 522 horsepower, and the 4S with a bigger battery has an output of 563 horsepower. The Turbo promises 670 horsepower and the Turbo S bursts an impressive 750 horsepower. It is paired with either a one-speed direct drive or a two-speed automatic transmission.

Porsche Taycan 2024 Price List

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Porsche Taycan FAQs

1. What are the Dimensions of Porsche Taycan?

The dimensions of Porsche Taycan are 4,963 mm in length, 2,144 mm in width, and 1,378-1,381 mm in height.

2. Are Porsche Taycan fast?

Yes, the Porsche Taycan is extremely fast and very quick with a max power of 483 to 616 hp.

3. What is the body type of Porsche Taycan?

Taycan is a sedan car.

4. What is the transmission type of Porsche Taycan?

The Porsche Taycan offers an automatic transmission.

5. Does the Porsche Taycan have a reverse camera?

Yes, the Taycan has a reverse. It helps you can see what is behind the car on the screen.

 

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