Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets lap records and automaker benchmarks

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Get in-depth info on the 2024 Porsche Taycan including prices, specs, reviews, options, safety and reliability ratings.

Turbo GT. With automaker development driver Lars Kern at the wheel, the Taycan Turbo GT with with Weissach Package became the quickest four-door series-productionat the 'Ring; the record for all series-production EVs belongs to the Rimac Nevera, its benchmark set last August. Of note, the 1,914-hp Nevera clocked a 7:05.28, only 2.27 seconds quicker than the Taycan Turbo GT.

How is it all done? More power delivered more efficiently, less weight and refined aero. As part of the changes the automaker made to the overall 2025 Taycan lineup, Porsche fitted a new rear motor and a pulse inverter on the rear axle that's been modified with silicon carbide semiconductor material. The inverter converts energy from theinto three-phase current to drive the motors, this new version working at 900 amps instead of 600 amps as on the Turbo S trim.

The Turbo GT touches 60 mph in 2.2 seconds, the Turbo GT with Weissach Package does it in 2.1 seconds.inlays for the side mirror uppers and the side sills, black window trim, 21-inch lightweight forged wheels, even lighter carbon ceramicthan the standard Porsche version with Victory Gold calipers. A new front spoiler pairs with a set of aeroblades, while out back, an adaptive spoiler with a Gurney flap on the standard car rises on demand.

The 2025 Taycan Turbo GT will start at $230,000; add the $1,995 delivery charge, the sedan in four-seat form or with the Weissach Package comes to $231,995 before options. First deliveries are expected this summer.

 

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