Porsche has just expanded its Taycan lineup with the unveiling of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package. So the Turbo S no longer tops the Taycan lineup and the Taycan is now also available as a two-seater (the Weissach package removes the second-row seats for weight reduction).
The Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package also makes history by shaving the Taycan’s Nurburgring lap time by 26 seconds, with the Taycan now recording a time of 7:07.55 min. It is now the fastest four-door saloon on the Green Hell, although it is not the fastest production EV on that track since the Rimac Nevera still holds that title with a time of 7:05.298 min.
We’re guessing that’s why Porsche decided to break a new record at Laguna Seca instead. So the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package clocked 1:27.87 min on the famous California race track, making it the fastest production series electric car on it.
Porsche development driver, Lars Kern said, “The track at Laguna Seca pushes the Taycan Turbo GT to the limit. It’s the overall package that makes the difference. The Turbo GT with Weissach package sets new standards in almost every metric. These include acceleration and braking, an Attack Mode that’s intuitive to use and a powertrain designed for maximum traction and performance. And the cornering grip levels are just as impressive. The controllability and light-footedness are unbelievable. The tyres work very well and you have the right balance in every driving situation. It is incredibly good fun to drive this car around the undulating track at Laguna Seca.”
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Both the new Taycan Turbo GT and its Weissach version make 580 kW(788 hp metric) at base and launch control boosts this to 760 kW (1033 hp metric). It can also deploy an overboost of 815 kW (1,108 hp metric) for 2 seconds.
The Taycan Turbo GT needs just 2.3 seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h, or just 2.2 seconds with the Weissach package. This makes the model one- to two-tenths of a second faster than the Taycan Turbo S. The difference in acceleration from a standstill to 200 km/h is even greater: 6.6 or 6.4 seconds for the Taycan Turbo GT without/with Weissach package, which is up to 1.3 seconds quicker than the Taycan Turbo S.
The pulse inverter is the key component for controlling the electric motor. In both Taycan Turbo GT models, pulse inverters with a maximum current of 900 amperes are used on the rear axle. These deliver even more power and torque than the 600-ampere pulse inverter in the Taycan Turbo S.
For better efficiency, silicon carbide is also used as the semiconductor material in the pulse inverter. This significantly reduces switching losses in the PWR and enables higher switching frequencies. The transmission ratio and the robustness of the gearbox have also been improved, allowing for higher torque figures. The maximum torque in both versions is up to 1,340 Nm. The range of the Taycan Turbo GT models is up to 555 km according to WLTP measurements.
The Taycan Turbo GT has shed 75 kg from the Turbo S thanks to the use of carbon fibre parts. Carbon fibre is used for the trims on the B-pillars, the upper shells on the door mirrors, and the side skirt inlays, among other components. The full bucket seats made of CFRP, a lightweight luggage compartment, and the omission of the electric soft-closing function of the tailgate also save weight. It has also been given special aero bits like the aeroblade-equipped front spoiler and the large rear adaptive spoiler.
Inside, the Taycan Tubro GT gets lightweight full bucket seats in a carbon-weave finish as standard. Front Adaptive Sports Seats Plus (with electric 18-way adjustment and memory package) can be ordered as an option and at no extra charge.
70 kg lighter than the Taycan Turbo GT is the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package. Additional aerodynamics measures include air deflector elements on the underbody and a new front diffuser. In the rear, the model with the Weissach package features a fixed rear wing in a carbon-weave finish with wing supports fixed to the body. The total downforce here is up to 220 kg.
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