2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, with the rear seat removed

(Keywords: Active Riding Suspension, Ceramic Brakes, Dual Motors, Carbon Fiber B-pillar Trim)

Porsche is expanding its line-up of pure electric models, adding Turbo GT models to the mid-term Taycan, and launching the Weissach kit, designed for the track, directly removing the rear seat, with an output of more than 1100 horsepower and a 100-second break time of 2.2 seconds, which is "eye-popping". At the same time, it has set new lap records for two tracks. How does Porsche create such a high-performance electric car? What new technologies are there? Let’s analyze in detail.

Carbon fiber chassis frame.

The electric car has a serious problem, that is, the weight brought by the large battery. Like people, it is not easy to be a flexible fat man. The first element of a sports car is weight loss. Porsche has reduced the weight of the Taycan Turbo GT by 75 kilograms (compared to the Turbo S) through intelligent lightweight construction. The body is insured with many carbon fiber components, including B-pillar trim, rearview mirror shell and side skirt inlays, etc. The barrel seats inside are also made of carbon fiber, and the weight is further reduced with the light trunk and the elimination of the electric tailgate.

The Taycan Turbo GT comes standard with the Active Ride suspension specifically tuned by Porsche’s GT department. Porsche’s GT is like BMW’s M, and the models launched meet the needs of track driving, such as the 911 GT3. During dynamic driving, the wheel load is balanced and distributed, and the suspension ensures that the tires stay on the ground with the road, maintaining a stable grip, and there is no extra bounce. To reduce the sprung weight, the wheels are forged in a 21-inch process, and the embossed milled spokes reduce weight while effectively ventilating the brake discs.

In the braking section, the Taycan Turbo GT comes standard with lightweight ceramic brakes, based on Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB). The design changes of the brake disc and brake caliper housing have reduced the weight by more than 2kg, further reducing the sprung weight. The calipers are coated with a racing-like gold coating.

If the Weissach kit is optional, the Taycan Turbo GT weighs 70kg again. Unlike the standard rear seat, the Weissach kit removes the seat, leaving only the carbon fiber backrest. The chronograph, foot pads and trunk pads on the center console are all removed, and less insulation is used. At the same time, the charging ports on both sides of the vehicle are changed to one, which is opened manually instead of electrically, reducing weight. The glass is also lightweight, and the BOSE surround sound is removed, replacing the regular stereo without rear speakers.

The practicality of the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

The first track record

In addition to suspension, the new car’s aerodynamic package also meets the needs of track driving, with air diversion elements at the bottom and a new front diffuser. At the rear, the model equipped with the Weissach package has a carbon fiber braided fixed rear wing, which can generate 220kg of air downforce as a whole. Such an electric car is destined for the track, and the road cannot reach its full potential.

The Taycan Turbo GT, equipped with the Weissach kit, broke the EV production car record at the Laguna Seca track in California on February 23, 2024, driven by Porsche development driver Lars Cohen, with a time of 1 minute, 27.87 seconds, even faster than the 918 supercar from years earlier.

Not long ago, the pre-production version of the Taycan Turbo GT set a new four-door electric car record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It was also driven by Cohen at 7:07.55, a full 26 seconds faster than the old Taycan Turbo S Sport. To prove a car on the track, just having a lot of horsepower is not enough. Acceleration and braking, cornering grip, aerodynamics, suspension stability and overall tuning are all to keep up.

second acceleration

The Taycan Turbo GT is equipped with a pulse inverter, which is a key component for controlling the motor. The rear axle uses a 900 amp pulse inverter, which is larger than the 600 amp of the Turbo S version, and the motor can generate more power. Silicon carbide is the semiconductor material in the pulse inverter, and the transmission’s gear ratio and durability have also been improved to deliver higher torque.

The combined power of the front and rear motors reaches 580kw and the torque is 1340Nm. Press the supercharge mode on the steering wheel to increase the power to 760kw. In addition, the vehicle also has an Attack mode, which is similar to the racing car in the FE electric formula. The power briefly reaches 815kw, which is 1108 horsepower. It lasts for 2 seconds and can be used when overtaking.

The Turbo GT can break 100 in 2.3 seconds and 200 km/h in 6.6 seconds; while it only takes 2.2 seconds to break 100 after using the Weissach kit, and the speed can reach 305 km/h. There are not many electric vehicles that can achieve this data.

Third ride

The Taycan is equipped with a 105-degree battery as standard. Under WLTP test conditions, the Turbo GT model has a range of 555 kilometers, which is more practical than some high-performance cars with a range of about 450 kilometers. When entering the car, you can find carbon fiber bucket seats. You can also choose an 18-way electrically adjustable sports seat. The rear seat space is not large, but compared to sports cars, the legroom is more suitable for long-term rides.

Car Detective Views:Although Xiaomi and other brands are learning from the design of the Porsche Taycan, but now the mid-term change of the Taycan will pull the performance to a new level, especially in terms of track driving, which was originally a shortcoming of electric vehicles, Porsche has broken through and refreshed the track record. Of course, the price of such electric vehicles is also "prohibitive". The starting price in Germany is 240,000 euros. What do you think of Porsche electric vehicles? Welcome to discuss.