The car involved in a crash in Pune that killed two young IT professionals has been identified as a Porsche Taycan.
The 17-year-old driver of the high-end vehicle, who is said to have partied late into the night at pubs, was released on bail within 15 hours of the fatal accident in Kalyani Nagar area, triggering outrage.
The Pune Police have said that he be treated as an adult. The Juvenile Justice Board was hearing the matter on Wednesday. Meanwhile, video footage of Sunday’s accident has captured the speeding car before the crash.
Maharashtra Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar has told news agency PTI that the car was imported in March by a Bengaluru dealer and later brought to Maharashtra on temporary registration.
Porsche Taycan: What You Need To Know
The all-electric Taycan is available in two body styles – Taycan sedan and Taycan Cross Turismo. Taycan sedan has four variants: standard, 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S. And Taycan Cross Turismo comes in three variants: 4S, Turbo, and Turbo S. Porsche says its entire Taycan lineup shows the company’s commitment to electrification. Experts say the lineup shares its underpinnings with Audi’s e-tron GT.
The entry-level Taycan, which has rear-wheel drive (RWD), churns out 408 bhp, while the top-of-the-line Turbo S delivers 761 bhp and 1050Nm of torque, propelling it from 0-100 kph in just 2.8 seconds.
Talking of safety features, Taycan has 10 airbags, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning, among others.
Porsche’s cars are known for luxury and come with a price tag ranging from Rs 96 lakh to over Rs 1.86 crore (all prices, ex-showroom). In India, the all-electric Taycan starts at Rs 1.50 crore (ex-showroom).
Porsche launched the Taycan facelift earlier this year, marking the first big upgrade to the electric sports car since its debut in 2019. The upgraded car has yet to arrive in India and is expected later this year — following its debut in European dealerships in the spring of 2024.
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