{"id":76088,"date":"2024-08-23T14:16:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T18:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76088"},"modified":"2024-08-23T14:16:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T18:16:57","slug":"porsche-unveils-new-taycan-turbo-k-edition-but-you-cant-have-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76088","title":{"rendered":"Porsche launches limited Taycan Turbo K-Edition, but you can&#8217;t have it"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-1.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-1.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-1.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-1.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Porsche unveiled the exclusive Taycan Turbo K-Edition on Friday to celebrate its 10th year in Korea. The limited edition <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/porsche\/\">Porsche<\/a> stands apart with unique exterior and interior elements inspired by Korean culture.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-377015\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Porsche <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/02\/07\/porsche-upgrades-2025-taycan-more-range-fast-charging\/\">released the upgraded Taycan<\/a> earlier this year with more range, faster charging, and even more power.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/03\/11\/porsche-taycan-turbo-gt-tesla-record-fastest-vehicle\/\">new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT<\/a>  is an all-electric workhorse. With over 1,000 hp, the electric sports car can hit 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, making it the fastest street-legal Porsche ever.<\/p>\n<p>Porsche\u2019s new Taycan Turbo GT (with Weissach Package) packs 1,092 hp, topping the Tesla Model S Plaid with 1,020 hp. Tesla and Porsche have been battling for the title of fastest electric series production car for years.<\/p>\n<p>The new Taycan Turbo GT model <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jM7iRf7PggQ\">took the record<\/a> at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California earlier this year with a lap time of 1:27:87. <\/p>\n<p>Another new Taycan model is hitting the market. Porsche launched a new limited-edition Taycan Turbo model this week in Korea as it celebrates a milestone. <\/p>\n<p>The Taycan Turbo K-Edition marks Porsche Korea\u2019s 10th anniversary. The latest model blends Korean influence with its signature luxury design.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition\" class=\"wp-image-377025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-2.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porsche Taycan Turbo K-Edition (Source: Porsche)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-the-porsche-taycan-turbo-k-edition\">Meet the Porsche Taycan Turbo K-Edition<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe concept of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition is to lend a visible expression to the close connection between Porsche DNA and Korean society and culture,\u201d CEO of Porsche Korea, Holger Gerrmann explained.<\/p>\n<p>Porsche\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porsche.com\/stories\/innovation\/creating-custom-porsche-cars-with-the-sonderwunsch-programme\/\">Sonderwunsch <\/a>teamed up with Porsche Korea and Style Porsche Design to bring the K-Edition model to life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition\" class=\"wp-image-377026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=1536,768 1536w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=1600,800 1600w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-3.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porsche\u2019s new Taycan Turbo K-Edition (Source: Porsche)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the first things you will notice is the new logo up front, based on historical Korean royal stamping. Inside the symbol, the name \u201cTaycan\u201d is written in Korean characters. <\/p>\n<p>You will also notice Porsche designers integrated a racetrack into the logo. The specialist Sonderwunsch team hand-painted the logo on the charging port. It can also be found on the seat headrests and the leather key holder.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition\" class=\"wp-image-377027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-4.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porsche logo design for the Taycan Turbo K-Edition (Source: Porsche)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inspired-by-korean-culture\">Inspired by Korean Culture<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.porsche.com\/en\/2024\/products\/porsche-taycan-turbo-limited-k-edition-korea-sonderwunsch-37135.html?linkId=300000013037033\">K-Edition model<\/a> also includes a special skyline graphic based on Korean cities, buildings, and landscapes. <\/p>\n<p>Porsche experts hand-painted the silhouette on the rear spoiler and key housing. It\u2019s also embossed on the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition\" class=\"wp-image-377029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-6.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Source: Porsche)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Inside, you will find hand-crafted cross stitching and a three-color-block design, adding to the luxurious feel.<\/p>\n<p>The limited edition Porsche Taycan K-Edition is exclusively available in Korea. Based on the upgraded Porsche Taycan Turbo, the Korean-inspired model features up to 871 hp (650 kW), good for a 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km\/h) sprint in 2.7 seconds. It\u2019s not quite as fast as the GT model, but it\u2019s still an impressive time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition\" class=\"wp-image-377028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The interior of the Porsche Taycan Turbo K-Edition (Source: Porsche)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Buyers can choose from five exterior colors: Ruby Red, Oak Green, Ipanema Blue, Macadamia, and Alex Grey.<\/p>\n<p>The Red, Blue, and Grey options include a Basalt Black interior, while the Macadamia and Oak Green models come with Truffle Brown leather.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition\" class=\"wp-image-377030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Porsche-Taycan-K-Edition-interior-2.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Source: Porsche)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Porsche credits the Taycan for its growing presence in Korea. With 1,805 models sold last year, the Taycan was Porsche\u2019s second-best-selling vehicle behind the Cayenne.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/clk\/589873348;397915507;k\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375175\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Volvo_Electric_Electrek_NativeBanner_750x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porsche unveiled the exclusive Taycan Turbo K-Edition on Friday to celebrate its 10th year in Korea. The limited edition Porsche stands apart with unique exterior and interior elements inspired by Korean culture. Porsche released the upgraded Taycan earlier this year with more range, faster charging, and even more power. The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=76088"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76088\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=76088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=76088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=76088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}