Porsche Taycan Turbo GT reclaims the Nürburgring record
Porsche’s electric flagship, the Taycan Turbo GT, has once again become the fastest production electric car in its class on the Nürburgring track. Thanks to a new upgrade package from Manthey, the car managed an impressive lap time of 6 minutes 55.553 seconds. Behind the wheel was experienced test driver Lars Kern.
This result is 12 seconds better than the standard Taycan Turbo GT and more than nine seconds faster than the time of its Chinese rival, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (7:04.957). Thus, Porsche has reclaimed the title of the fastest production electric car in the business segment, which had previously shifted to the Chinese manufacturer.
Engineering approach from Manthey and Weissach
The Manthey Kit package is the result of a collaboration between engineers from the Porsche development center in Weissach and specialists from Manthey in Meusspath. The foundation was built on principles borrowed from motorsport. The package includes:
Exterior design and aerodynamics
Visually, the Taycan Turbo GT with the Manthey package resembles a true race car. The aggressive carbon fiber aerodynamic body kit includes an adjustable front splitter with canards and GT3-style air intakes on the fenders. On the sides, wheel arch extensions, deeper side skirts, and lighter 21-inch forged wheels with carbon aero discs on the rear axle have appeared. The new wheels use titanium bolts, reducing unsprung mass by 2.7 kg. At the rear, a larger diffuser and an enlarged adjustable rear wing are installed.
According to Porsche, these upgrades increase downforce by more than three times compared to the standard model. At 200 km/h, the car generates 310 kg of downforce (compared to 95 kg for the standard version), and at a top speed of 309 km/h, this figure reaches 740 kg.
Increased power
The total power of the electric powertrain has increased to 804 hp in standard mode and 978 hp in Attack mode. This is 27 and 40 hp more than the regular Taycan Turbo GT. When launch control is activated, total power remains at 1019 hp, but peak torque has increased by 30 Nm to 1269 Nm. However, these figures still trail behind the Chinese competitor, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, which has 1526 hp and 1770 Nm of torque.
Chassis and brakes
The increased downforce and additional power are combined with updated settings for the Porsche Active Ride suspension, all-wheel drive system, and rear-wheel steering. The braking system has also been improved: front discs with a diameter of 440 mm and sports brake pads have been installed.
Test driver Lars Kern noted that the Manthey package transforms the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package into “the perfect tool for the track.” Thanks to the updates, he was able to take the ‘Lauda-Lefthander’ corner 14 km/h faster than during the previous run.
This record demonstrates that even in the world of electric cars, where technology is advancing rapidly, Porsche’s experience in creating track vehicles and its collaboration with Manthey allow it to stay at the top. Although Chinese manufacturers offer significantly more power, Porsche proves that a comprehensive approach to aerodynamics, weight, and handling can be a decisive factor on a challenging track like the Nürburgring. It also shows that the battle for the title of the fastest production electric car continues, and each new achievement forces competitors to seek new ways to improve their models.