Meet the limited edition Taycan that celebrates Korean culture
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Limited to just 40 examples, the Taycan Turbo K-Edition features stunning Korean-inspired graphics and logos that showcase the possibilities of the Sonderwunsch programme
From music to cinema, art to fashion, the global reach of Korean culture has grown hugely over the past decade. Korea has a heritage of craftsmanship that goes back many centuries – and Porsche celebrated this in the form of a unique limited-edition Taycan Turbo model made exclusively for the Korean market.The Taycan Turbo K-Edition has been created by the Sonderwunsch specialists at Porsche to mark ten years of Porsche Korea. This is the story behind the striking design of this all-electric sportscar.Spelling the word ‘Taycan’ in the Korean alphabet and incorporating a stylised racetrack, this logo on the Taycan Turbo K-Edition is hand painted in high-gloss black on the front wing by the Sonderwunsch team Photo: PorscheExterior design highlights of the Taycan Turbo K-EditionThe Porsche Taycan Turbo K-Edition was created by the Sonderwunsch experts at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur along with the Style Porsche design department and Porsche Korea. Highlights include a number of Korean design and cultural influences that have been incorporated in the finished car.The exterior of the car features a unique logo that’s based on a historical Korean royal stamp. In Korea, the royal stamp was a traditional way of indicating an item had been certified by the country’s rulers. Hand painted by the Sonderwunsch team in high-gloss black, you can see the logo above the driver’s side charging port door. The symbol – created by Style Porsche designers – consists of characters from the Korean alphabet to spell out the word ‘Taycan’ and also incorporates a representation of a racetrack. The logo is further featured on the car’s interior too.An unmistakable feature of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition is a unique silhouette graphic that depicts a Korea-inspired skyline Photo: PorscheThe eye-catching detail doesn’t end there. Another special graphic has been created for the Taycan Turbo K-Edition – one that pulls in influences old and new. Presented as a skyline in silhouette, it features typical Korean buildings and landscapes and includes a cityscape of Seoul, a traditional hanok house with its distinctive roof and the Baekdu-daegan mountain range. Hand painted, once again, in high gloss black by the craftspeople from the Sonderwunsch programme, it scrolls memorably across the rear spoiler of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition. It also appears in the entry guard of both driver and front passenger doors.The Korean inspiration for the colour choices for the Taycan Turbo K-EditionOak GreenThe pine tree maintains its green colour throughout all four seasons, representing unchanging resilience and eternal vitality for Koreans. This reflects the Korean spirit of steadfast determination to endure and overcome challenges. The pine tree’s green colour represents this strong will, perseverance and passion. Just as the pine tree grows steadily in any environment, the unique tenacity of Koreans in the face of challenges and adversity is similarly unyielding.Ruby RedThe red colour used in the royal robes of Korean kings holds a deeper meaning beyond being just a colour. It symbolises the king’s absolute authority, powerful energy, sacrifice and protection, regeneration and innovation, as well as celebration and prosperity. It continues in modern Korean uniforms, richly reflecting Korea’s history and culture. Within this, we can see strong leadership and the will for continuous development. Red represents regeneration and innovation. In a rapidly changing world, Korea remains a nation of constant growth and innovation, and the intensity of red symbolises this creative and innovative energy.MacadamiaThis colour, which evokes the warm and soft image of Korea’s rich land, represents earth and wood, symbolising the spirit of Korea, where generosity and harmony are valued virtues. It is often found in traditional ceramics, woodworking, and classical literature, adding depth to Korean culture and to its long history and cultural heritage. This colour blends naturally into modern interiors and design, representing a harmonious combination of tradition and modernity and reflects the ongoing effort in Korean contemporary life to preserve the beauty of tradition.Ipanema BlueThis blue colour, reminiscent of the Korean sea, conveys a sense of mystery, coolness, and peace. At the same time, like its dynamic waves, it evokes the global impact of K-culture. This colour symbolises the worldwide influence of K-culture spreading beyond Korea’s seas. K-dramas, K-pop and K-movies are loved by fans worldwide, touching and inspiring many. This blue represents K-culture’s role in transcending cultural barriers, connecting and blending diverse cultures and people.Alex GreyThe deep grey colour, reminiscent of Korean basalt, exudes a calm and refined elegance. This colour embodies dignified traditional culture, such as the scholar’s hat and Korean ink wash painting, expressing both strength and serenity found in nature. The aesthetics of ink wash paintings have significantly influenced contemporary art and design, with young artists reinterpreting traditional techniques with a modern sensibility. Traditionally, grey symbolises sophistication and restrained beauty, and yet it pairs well with modern minimalism and sleek fashion trends. The wheels of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition are likely to cause a stir with Turbonite rims and Turbonite Porsche crest in the centre caps and its five spokes finished in contrasting Satin Black Photo: PorscheThe head-turning nature of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition extends to 21-inch alloy wheels. Its rims are painted in Turbonite while its five spokes are finished in Satin Black. Its centre caps are in the same shade with a Porsche crest finished in Turbonite.The K-Edition will be available in five distinctive Porsche Paint To Sample colours – Alex Grey, Macadamia Metallic, Oak Green Metallic, Ipanema Blue Metallic and Ruby Red Metallic. The colour of the matt vinyl Porsche logo graphics on the car’s lower sections is also matched to the chosen paint finish.The special stamp logo seen on the charging port on the exterior is also embossed into the seats’ headrests Photo: PorscheInterior design highlights of the Taycan Turbo K-EditionInside the Taycan Turbo K-Edition things are just as spectacular. It features luxury Olea club leather interior trim and comes in two variants – Basalt Black (for models in Ruby Red Metallic, Ipanema Blue Metallic or Alex Grey) and Truffle Brown (for cars in Macadamia Metallic or Oak Green Metallic). The standard 14-way front comfort seats use a colour-blocking concept to dramatic effect.This is presented in the form of three coloured strips in the seats’ centre panels for the K-Edition, where the design team combined Atacama Beige with Basalt Black and Truffle Brown. Atacama Beige is further used as an accent colour across the interior, including the seat belts and 12 o’clock marking on the GT sports steering wheel of this very special Taycan Turbo.The special skyline graphic seen on the exterior reappears on the inside of the car, embossed on the passenger side of the leather dashboard. It even makes its way onto the key housing, which itself is painted in the exterior colour. Meanwhile, the special royal stamp-inspired logo is embossed into the seats’ headrests as well as the leather key holder. The key holder is made of Olea club leather in Truffle Brown or Basalt Black, just like the interior material.The centre panels in the seats of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition feature a dramatic colour-blocking concept made up of three coloured panels Photo: PorscheTurbonite is also featured in a small badge in the form of the Taycan K-Edition logo, which helps enhance the look of the centre console. The car’s black floormats incorporate club leather trims, decorative seams in Atacama Beige and a Turbonite-coloured Porsche logo. There are also LED projectors fitted in all the K-Edition’s doors which project the logo as white light onto the floor.
Consumption and emission informationTaycan Turbo
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.5 – 18.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
How fast is the Taycan Turbo K-Edition?The Taycan Turbo K-Edition is based on the 2024 Taycan, which features more power, improved acceleration, longer range and faster, more stable charging speeds. This limited-edition model delivers up to 884PS with Launch Control and can sprint from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in just 2.7 seconds.How many Porsche Taycan Turbo K-Editions are being made?There will 40 examples of the Taycan Turbo K-Edition created in total. These will be sold in Korea only.
Consumption and emission informationTaycan Turbo
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.5 – 18.0 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A.
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