To mark the 90th anniversary of the Hockenheimring, Porsche has unveiled a special edition Porsche Taycan GTS Hockenheimring Edition electric sports car ..
The Hockenheimring held its first event - a motorcycle race on the 29th May 1932 opening with a triangular circuit layout. The track configuration was changed 1938, when the Hockenheimring was given its oval shape and became a high-speed circuit. On 2 August 1970, the first Formula One race was held at Hockenheim. Looking to the future the racetrack is pursuing its vision of developing into a modern mobility showcase. ‘Mobile evolution’ – the guiding theme of the anniversary – describes this transfer of the past into the future. ‘Traditional elegance’, meanwhile, expresses Porsche's long tradition and exclusivity.
The new Porsche Taycan GTS Hockenheimring Edition comes with many unique details, such as paintwork in Stone Grey from the custom colour programme combined with Bronzite accents set this special edition apart.
The Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has customised the interior in black leather with decorative stitching and many other elements in Island Green. In several places, the ‘90 Jahre Hockenheimring’ anniversary logo points to the exclusive character of this Taycan GTS with up to 440 kW (598 PS; Taycan GTS: CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 0 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (WLTP) 23.3 – 20.3 kWh/100 km, Electric range* combined (WLTP) 439 – 504 km, Electric range* in town (WLTP) 539 – 624 km, CO₂ emissions* combined (NEDC) 0 g/km, Electric power consumption* combined (NEDC) 25.9 kWh/100 km). The core idea behind the design of the special edition was to unite the Hockenheimring’s anniversary motto of ‘mobile evolution’ with ‘traditional elegance’.
Exclusive access also comes as part of the car’s equipment package: with the vehicle key, customers can identify themselves as owners of the special edition. This entitles them to drive straight to the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) Hockenheimring, which is located at the heart of the racetrack. It also comes with two years of free charging during the opening hours of the PEC Hockenheimring. Customers also enjoy preferential parking at PEC ‘Frühschicht’ events, the monthly vehicle gatherings of Porsche enthusiasts.
Another eye-catcher is the 21-inch Mission E Design wheel. The wheel centre is painted in Bronzite (satin finish), while the surrounding rim edge is finished in the exterior colour, Stone Grey (high gloss). Satin finish and high-gloss paints were applied together on each rim, a combination that makes the vehicle even more exclusive. In keeping with the wheel centre, the hub cap is painted in Bronzite (satin finish) and features a coloured Porsche crest. The brake callipers are painted black (high-gloss).
Another special feature is the embossed Hockenheimring anniversary logo on the lid of the storage compartment in the centre console. The brushed aluminium door sill guards in Black feature the illuminated ‘Taycan GTS’ model designation. The door projectors display the anniversary logo on the floor. The Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur's attention to detail is also evident in the vehicle key, which is painted in the exterior colour of the car and features a high-quality laser engraving of the anniversary logo.
The special edition will be available in Germany and other selected European markets.
