Nico Rosberg Hoons Porsche Taycan Turbo S around the Nurburgring

There is no doubt that many tankers do not feel tired of the future of the internal combustion engine. While we haven’t reached the swansong of piston power, the future looks bright regardless of the medium propelling the vehicles. As such, Nico Rosberg’s latest video shows him driving the Porsche Taycan Turbo S around the GP Nurburgring and Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.

Before we start, let’s go over some numbers. With all-wheel drive and the growl of electric power, the Taycan can propel itself to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in 2.6 seconds and then to 124 mph (200 km / h) in a total of 9, 6 seconds. Among other things, those numbers are made possible by the Taycan’s electric motor duo that produces 616 horsepower (459 kilowatts) and 774 pound-feet (1,049 newton-meters) of torque.

The 2016 Formula 1 world champion started the video with a standing start, which even in wet conditions impressed Rosberg. Good news, because while the electrifying acceleration can impress an F1 Championship, it gives you an idea of ​​its power. While neck acceleration is a lot of fun, the question remains how the Taycan can get around corners.

We are happy to report that even in wet conditions, the all-electric Porsche impressed Rosberg when it comes to vehicle dynamics. A brief trip around the Nurburgring GP circuit showed that in addition to being a brilliant driver, the Taycan strutted brilliantly; the vehicle uses technologies such as torque vectoring, rear wheel steering and smart electronics to hide its 5,100-pound (2,313 kilogram) weight – to provide some perspective, the Porsche 918 tips the scales at around 1,633 kg.

After a mandatory lap around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Rosberg wanted to see what the Taycan looked like with all driving aids turned off. Thanks in part to excellent chassis balance and incredible power, he could glide the car wherever he wanted in complete silence. While there are still some nagging issues when it comes to charging electric vehicles, their performance certainly speaks for itself.