Preparing for a Rematch
Eight months have passed since Xiaomi broke Porsche’s record for production electric sedans at the Nürburgring, but 2026 will be the year of the Germans’ response. Fresh spy photos from northern Sweden show an aggressive, track-prepared Taycan gearing up for a new attempt to set a record this year.
Design Evolution
Visually, this prototype has matured since we last saw it at the Nürburgring in September. The aerodynamic components, inspired by the powerful 911 GT3 RS, now look less like experimental prototypes and more like production-ready parts.
The front spoiler has a different shape and is no longer attached using sporty struts, while the wide fender flares, intended for a wider track, now feature ventilation outlets behind the front wheels. Less noticeable this time, due to the car’s camouflage, are the serrated ventilation outlets on the upper parts of the fenders, designed to release air pressure from the wheel arches.
Refined Rear Aerodynamics
The rear retains the same giant diffuser we saw on the previous prototype, but it is now combined with a different spoiler on the trunk lid. The latest version of the wing looks less race-focused; its endplates are integrated into the overall shape rather than bolted on separately. It more closely resembles the spoiler from the Weissach package for the Turbo GT, but with an additional lip, and is still raised high above the rear to capture as much air as possible.
Technical Ambitions
One can expect advancements in chassis technology and even more power than the 1019 horsepower in the Taycan Turbo GT. The 1526 hp powertrain in the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra played a key role in the Chinese brand setting a time of 7 minutes 4.957 seconds on the Ring, which is over 2.5 seconds faster than the Taycan Turbo GT’s record.
The Goal is to Break the Barrier
It is worth noting separately that a lightweight SU7 prototype recorded a time of 6:22.091. While we doubt the new Porsche Taycan will surpass this result in a fully road-legal version, it should become the first production electric car to break the seven-minute barrier. We will find out in a few months when the weather allows Porsche to make an official timed lap.
Questions of Name and Price
We will also find out if the hottest Taycan receives the RS designation, which would match its aerodynamic equipment. If so, it would be the first electric car to be awarded these letters, and its price would be correspondingly high. The Taycan Turbo GT already costs $243,700 with or without the Weissach package, so an RS version would likely approach the $300,000 mark.
The race for leadership at the ‘Green Hell’ is taking on a new dimension, where the power of Chinese manufacturers is forcing traditional European auto giants to go beyond conventional solutions for production cars. This Taycan appears to be not just a response to a specific record, but a demonstration of Porsche’s technological potential in the electric era, where track speed is becoming one of the main arguments in the battle for customers. The success of this model could set the tone for the brand’s future high-performance electric vehicles.