TSR in press day 1!
We promised a lot of things for the TSR Taikan. We’re delivering it now! On the press day 1, we’re going to explain to you all you need to know about the 2019 3rd generation Taikan. And now, the Taikan is revealed!
2019 TSR Taikan GTR shown in TSR Exclusive Red Mauve Mica
Compactness:
The Taikan is small. Its wheelbase is 2.35m and its length is 4.05m. One of the main advantage of that is agility and weight. Weight because it uses less metal which also reduces carbon footprint and thus, saving the environment
Looks:
The Taikan certainly look aggressive with its thicc LED strips on the front, a futuristic rear-end and the beautifully shaped wing mirrors.
Weight:
Currently, the base model (GT), is 2891 lb. That weight is due to the use of aluminium everywhere from the body panels, the chassis, the wheels (optional magnesium wheels available) and the interior trim (optional carbon fibre trim available too) That weight makes the Taikan able to do 17 mpg (Taikan GT with 7-Speed DCT). Pretty good considering you have a 2.0 litre turbocharged V6 at the back.
Power:
Like we mention before, the TSR Taikan only have 1 engine option, the 2.0 litre turbocharged V6. The GT is able to produce 303 HP and 237 lb-ft of torque while the currently top-of-the-line GTX and GTX-R producing 352 HP and 265 lb-ft of torque. The NR5 version will be confirmed but it will be for the 2020 model year.
Handling:
This is the Taikan’s forte. Because of the use of pushrod suspension, we’re able to do 1.14g on the GT and 1.20g on the GTX-R.
Durability:
Made from high-quality aluminium that is very strong, it makes the Taikan a very durable car with the most durable being the GT.
Sound:
The Taikan has a sport+ mode that opens the exhaust valves. Then, you can hear the engine screaming and in a good way. You’ll hear lots of BOV noises and the turbo spooling.
Sportiness:
The Taikan has always been very sporty. The weight, agility, power and grip are combined to shout sportiness.
Aerodynamic:
The GT has a drag coefficient of 0.269 cd on VMax mode in the GT.
Technology:
So much to talk about here. Let’s start the list. VVL (Variable Valve Lift), VVT-AC
(Variable Valve Timing in All Cams), Turbocharging, bypass exhaust valve, torque-vectoring AWD, E-diff (electronic differential), ride experience selection (Pleasant, Sport, Sport+, VMax), active downforce, active cooling flaps, TSR Electronic Aids package 3 (standard, contains ESC, ABS and TC, only on GT), TSR Electronic Aids package 4 (contains ESC, ABS, TC and LC, GT not available), and optional HUD. The future is here.
Fun:
All the important mechanical things have been kept. Things like steering and throttle are still mechanical, keeping the fun. On the GT, you can have a 6-speed manual as an option. The others, you can still have the option of a manual on the TSR exclusive customer program ®.
Price list
A: Trim
B: Model year
C: Engine displacement
D: Horsepower (in HP)
E: Torque (in lb-ft)
F: Fuel Consumption (in mpg (US))
G: MSRP
NOTE: RSE stands for Rally Safari Edition
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NOTE: THE TSR XCROSS WILL BE REVEALED TOMORROW (PRESS DAY 2)