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Porsche has expanded its all-electric sports sedan lineup with the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. The second car has already set records at Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring, making a mockery of Tesla’s most powerful car. Both cars also appeared in the price list and configurator of the Polish importer.

Not yet on the market, but already a record holder: On February 23, 2024, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package won the title of fastest production electric car at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. Porsche development driver Lars Kern laps there faster than anyone before in a road-legal electric car, clocking 1:27.87 minutes.

A little earlier, a pre-production version of the same variant set a new class record at the Nurburgring. Lars Kern was also behind the wheel and completed the North Loop in 7:07.55 minutes. This official lap time is a full 26 seconds faster than Kern’s lap time in the Taycan Turbo S sports sedan equipped with the Performance package launched in August 2022. The new result makes the new Taycan Turbo GT the fastest four-door car with any type of drivetrain. Nürburgring.

Attack mode, activated at the touch of a button, provides up to 120 kW of additional power for 10 seconds. It is based on the Push-to-pass function available in other variants of the Porsche Taycan. The system is optimized for track driving and operates similarly to the 99X Electric racing cars that Porsche uses in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Compared to the push-to-pass function of other Porsche Taycan variants, Attack mode provides 50 kW more power. In addition, it is controlled and accessible in different ways: it can be activated and deactivated not only using the driving mode switch on the steering wheel, but also using the right-hand steering column stalk. This makes it easy to use this feature on the trail.

New power electronics in the drive system

Porsche has recently thoroughly modernized the Taycan model range, increasing the system power of individual variants. The improved drive system with a new engine on the rear axle provides, among other things, greater dynamics compared to previous models. The Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package are the new sporty flagship variants that further highlight the performance of the Taycan. Both are equipped with a more powerful switching inverter and produce 580 kW. Launch Control increases overboost power to 760 kW – or 815 kW in 2 seconds using the peak power measurement method.

The Taycan Turbo GT takes 2.3 seconds to reach 100 km/h, or 2.2 seconds with the Weissach package. This makes it 0.1 to 0.2 seconds faster than the Taycan Turbo S variant. The difference is even greater during the 0-200 km/h sprint, which takes 6.6 or 6.4 seconds respectively for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT without or with the Weissach package. ; the latter result is a full 1.3 seconds better than the Turbo S.

The switching inverter is the key element of motor control. Both Turbo GT variants use a switching inverter on the rear axle with a maximum current of 900 amps. It provides higher power and torque than the 600A inverter in the Turbo S. The inverter uses silicon carbide as a semiconductor material to achieve greater efficiency. The gear ratio has also been improved and the durability of the gearbox has been increased, allowing for further increases in torque. The maximum torque for both versions is up to 1340 Nm. According to WLTP measurements, the range of the Taycan Turbo GT variants reaches 555 km.

Lightweight design and chassis

Porsche has reduced the weight of the Taycan Turbo GT by 75 kg compared to the Turbo S. This is due to the carbon fiber elements used, among others, for the B-pillar panels, the upper elements of the exterior mirror housings and the inserts in the door sill trims. Weight has also been reduced with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) bucket seats, lightweight elements in the trunk and the removal of the power tailgate function.

The Taycan Turbo GT comes standard with the Dynamic package, which includes Porsche Active Ride suspension tuned specifically for the GT. In dynamic situations, thanks to the even distribution of the load on the wheels, this chassis provides almost perfect traction. In addition, the package includes special summer high-performance tires (Performance). They are mounted on 21-inch lightweight forged wheels. The exclusive Turbo GT wheels feature 3D milled spokes to reduce weight while still providing efficient brake ventilation.

The Taycan Turbo GT features lightweight ceramic brakes as standard. The braking system based on the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) is optimized for weight. Structural changes to the brake disc chamber and caliper body allowed saving more than 2 kilograms. The brake calipers are painted exclusively in Victory Gold.

Rear spoiler and exclusive paints

A front spoiler with aerodynamic blades was developed especially for the Turbo GT variant. The rear of the car is dominated by an adaptive spoiler, which is edged with a Gurney stripe finished in high-gloss carbon fiber.

The standard equipment includes LED Matrix headlights, which can be upgraded to LED Matrix HD headlights as an option on the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT at no additional cost.

While the Turbo and Taycan Turbo S variants feature Turbonite color elements, the new Porsche Turbo GT has a more racing character. Both versions feature the colorful Porsche crest on the front lid and hub caps. The “Turbo GT” logo on the back cover is painted in matte black.

Buyers can choose from six exterior colors, including new Pale Blue Metallic and Purple Sky Metallic, which are exclusive to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and will be available for the first year. Additional personalization options are offered by the extensive Paint to Sample program from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. In addition, a set of Taycan logo decals in blue or black (matt or high-gloss) are available on the lower part of the doors and on the front lid.

Interior: Full bucket seats and sporty ambiance.

Sporty Race-Tex elements are included as standard, combined with black leather trim. Standard equipment also includes lightweight bucket seats with visible carbon fiber trim (high-gloss). Adaptive front sport seats Plus (with 18-way electrical adjustment and memory package) can be ordered as an option at no extra cost. The Turbo GT logo is embroidered on the front headrests. Additionally, under the air conditioning control panel there is a plate with the logo of a specific variant. Exclusive interior trim in contrasting colors is available upon request: Volt Blue or GT Silver.

The GT’s sports steering wheel rim is covered in black Race-Tex and is marked at 12. The Taycan Turbo GT gets the Sport Chrono package, known from the Turbo S variant.

Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package

The Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package has an even more edgy character. With added aerodynamics and a lightweight design, this two-seater should be seen on the track often. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.2 seconds, meaning it’s 0.1 second faster than the equally powerful Turbo GT variant. Its top speed is 305 instead of 290 km/h.

Additional aerodynamic improvements include underbody air deflectors and a new front diffuser. At the rear, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package features a fixed wing trimmed in visible carbon fiber with body-mounted brackets. The total pressing force here is 220 kg. There are Weissach package markings on both sides of the rear fender. Special packaging with a striped pattern in blue, black or matte black is available upon request. Additionally, this emphasizes the sporty character of the car. The striped pattern can be combined with a set of black stickers.

The elimination of all equipment not needed for track driving has reduced the curb weight by approximately 70 kg compared to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT without the Weissach package. The place of the standard rear seats was taken by a specially prepared lightweight carbon fiber body with a storage compartment behind the trim of the driver and front passenger seats. The Sport Chrono Package’s analog stopwatch, which is typically located on the dashboard, as well as the floor mats and trunk mat are also eliminated. In addition, the amount of insulating materials has been reduced. The Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package has a charging port on the passenger side only, with a manual non-electric lid. Weight is also reduced by special sound-absorbing and thermally insulating glass and the Sound Package Plus sound system. The latter does not require rear speakers and replaces the Bose Surround Sound system.

A GT interior package with black Race-Tex trim is standard. On the passenger side there is a marking with the Weissach package logo. Interior packages with Volt Blue and GT Silver accents are also available for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package.

Prices for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package start from PLN 1,110,000.

Designed by: Marcin Klimkowski
Source: Porsche
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