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Porsche has presented the Taycan Turbo GT, marking the company’s most potent production car to date.
With 1,093 horsepower, the Taycan will debut this summer and will cost around $230,000. It has shattered two electric car speed records and outpaced the previous record held by a Tesla Model S by a significant 18 seconds.
WOAH! Introducing the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT!
?? Meet the most powerful Porsche ever!
?? It's Porsche's answer to the Model S Plaid!
?? 1,108hp!
?? 60mph in 2.2 seconds!
?? Record-breaking Nurburgring lap in 07:07!
?? 75kg lighter than the Turbo S!The stats are absolutely out… pic.twitter.com/h81dD3C9jB
— carwow (@carwowuk) March 11, 2024
The Taycan Turbo GT distinguishes itself with its raw power and advanced dual-motor setup. Porsche aims to merge high performance with electric vehicle technology, a move that’s gaining importance as the automotive industry shifts towards sustainability.?
Taycan Turbo GT set a record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany, which requires high speed and precise cornering. The lap time of the Taycan made it the fastest four-door car of all types on the track.?
The new model’s core “launch control” button temporarily boosts its power to achieve a zero-to-sixty sprint in just 2.1 seconds. Meanwhile, “attack mode” allows for enhanced cornering capabilities.
However, the new features come with certain limitations, primarily in battery life. The intense energy output and necessary cooling systems mean these peak power levels can only be maintained for short periods.
Since its inaugural launch in 2019, the Taycan represents Porsche’s bold stride into the electric future. The car brand continues to electrify its lineup. Its future plans include electric versions of the Boxster and Cayman models, and the iconic 911 remains earmarked as the last bastion for traditional combustion engines.
