The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Record: Electric Domination Redefines Circuit Performance

In the ruthless world of performance cars, the stopwatch is the only true judge. And in recent months, the stopwatch has had eyes for just one machine: the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, especially in its ultimate configuration fitted with the Weissach Package. With over 1,100 horsepower under the hood and engineering worthy of Formula E, this electric saloon is rewriting motorsport history.

The Taycan Turbo GT's triumphant tour began where all legends are forged: on the demanding Nürburgring Nordschleife. Porsche development driver Lars Kern set a stratospheric time of 7:07.5 minutes there, wiping out the previous Taycan Turbo S record by more than 26 seconds.

But Stuttgart didn't stop there. The brand set out to prove that this performance was no one-off stroke of luck, sending its crown jewel to conquer the most prestigious circuits on the planet.

How can an electric saloon string together fast laps without suffering from overheating or weight, the two sworn enemies of EVs on track? The answer lies in an unprecedented technological tour de force.

Attack Mode

Directly inspired by the Porsche 99X single-seaters racing in Formula E, "Attack Mode" delivers a boost of an extra 120 kW for 10 seconds at the simple push of a button. Ideal for overtaking or long straights, the system is paired with a new pulse inverter using silicon carbide on the rear axle, ensuring exceptional thermal efficiency.

The Weissach Package: The Ultimate Weapon

For track purists, Porsche offers the legendary Weissach Package. The result? A drastic diet. The rear bench disappears, sound insulation is reduced, and carbon fibre takes over the cabin and the bodywork. In total, the car sheds 75 kilos compared with a Turbo S. Combined with the Porsche Active Ride suspension with a specific GT setup, the car literally defies the laws of physics.

With these performances, the Taycan Turbo GT is no longer content to compete with other electric vehicles; it is hunting directly on the turf of the most exclusive combustion hypercars, including within its own family (it is faster on track than a 911 Turbo S).

The fact that Patrick Long broke the record at Road Atlanta on a still-damp track, or that Ramez Azzam came within touching distance of the outright touring car record at Yas Marina (just 1.1 seconds off) in temperatures of nearly 28 degrees, proves that this Porsche's thermal management is at a level never seen before in the industry.