"Porsche Taycan Dethrones Tesla Model S Plaid with Record-Breaking Nürburgring Lap"
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The upcoming Porsche Taycan has set a new lap record at the Nurburgring, beating the Tesla Model S Plaid by 18 seconds and its own predecessor by 26 seconds. Driven by Lars Kern, the pre-series Taycan Turbo GT clocked a time of 7:07:55, positioning it as a contender in the electric hypercar category. With an expected power output of around 1,000 hp, the new Taycan is anticipated to be Porsche's most powerful version yet, rivaling the Tesla Model S Plaid's 1,020 hp. Porsche plans to release an onboard video of the lap in mid-March, which may coincide with the official unveiling of the new model.
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