These are standard specifications for the 2020 Porsche Taycan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Drive Type : | AWD (standard), Rear Wheel |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 2.6 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 161 mph | 259.049 km/h |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.22 |
Engine & Transmission
| Power : | 750 HP (552 KW) |
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 2020 : | 57,294 |
| 2020 Porsche Taycan | |
Dimension(s)
coupe
| Cargo Volume : | 13 cu. ft. |
| Doors : | 2 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V911000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Taycan vehicles. The front and rear upper control arm screw connections on the rear axle may be loose. |
| Consequence | A loose control arm connection may fail, causing a loss of vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the screw connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC3. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V100000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles equipped with an optional rear center seat. The center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, 'Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.' |
| Consequence | An improperly secured child seat increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reroute and secure the center rear seat belt buckle wiring harness and, as necessary, replace a damaged buckle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA4. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V278000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The driver and passenger seat wire harness could become damaged during horizontal seat adjustment. |
| Consequence | A damaged seat wire harness may deactivate air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the seat wire harness for damage, add fabric tape to secure the harness, and repair damaged wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA5. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V486000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan Turbo, Taycan Turbo S, Taycan 4S, 2021 Taycan, Taycan Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, and Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo vehicles. The monitoring software can incorrectly detect a fault and shutdown the power train, causing a loss of motive power. |
| Consequence | A loss of motive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reprogram the power electronics and the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB5. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V404000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Taycan vehicles. A software error could cause the center screen (including rearview camera image) and the touch control panel remain to black directly after the ignition is activated. Also, the Real-Top-View (including rearview camera image) could display a flickering image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | A malfunctioning center screen or touch control panel may obstruct the driver's view of camera assisted driving functions, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will install new software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA6. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V697000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach. |
| Consequence | A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V794000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Taycan vehicles. The pre-collision automatic hazard lights may activate in non-emergency situations. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' |
| Consequence | An activation of hazard lights in non-emergency situations could confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reprogram the hazard lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMC1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V697000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020-2021 911 Carrera and Taycan vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach. |
| Consequence | A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will repair or replace the brake booster as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB9. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2020 Porsche Taycan FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Porsche Taycan?
Q: How fast is the 2020 Porsche Taycan? A: The 2020 Porsche Taycan has a top speed of 161 mph. Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Porsche Taycan? A: The 2020 Porsche Taycan was a coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 2020? A: Porsche produced 57,294 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Porsche Taycan have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Porsche Taycan was a 750 HP (552 KW).