The future is bright.

Many petrolheads feel uneasy about the future internal combustion engine. Although we are still far from the peak of piston power, the future looks bright regardless of the medium that propels vehicles. Nico Rosberg drives the Porsche Taycan Turbo S through the Nurburgring GP Circuit, and Nurburgring Nordschleife.

Let’s review some numbers before we get started. The Taycan’s all-wheel drive and electric power can propel it to speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.6 seconds. It can also reach speeds of 124 mph (200 km/h), in 9.6 seconds. These numbers are possible thanks to the Taycan’s pair of electric motors that produce 616 horsepower (459 Kilowatts) as well as 774 pound-feet (1.049 newton Meters) of torque.

Rosberg impressed even when Rosberg was wet in the video that featured the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion. This is great news because it shows how electrifying acceleration can impress an F1 Champ. Although neck-snapping acceleration can be great fun, it is not possible for the Taycan to go around corners.

Rosberg was impressed with the all-electric Porsche’s vehicle dynamics in wet conditions. We are happy to report this. The Taycan was a great driver and showed it by his quick trip around the Nurburgring GP circuit. The vehicle uses tech like torque vectoring, rear wheel-steering and clever electronics to conceal its 5,100 lb (2,313 kg) weight. To give you an idea, the Porsche 918 weighs in at 3,602 lbs (1.633 kg).

Rosberg was eager to test the Taycan with all the driver aids off after a mandatory lap around the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Rosberg was able to drive the Taycan anywhere he wanted in silence thanks to a great chassis balance and plenty of power. Although there are some issues with charging electric vehicles, the performance numbers speak for themselves.