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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

Porsche's Taycan Turbo EV Shatters Nürburgring Record, Outpaces Tesla

Porsche has reclaimed the electric sedan Nürburgring lap record from Tesla with a new track-focused Taycan model, achieving a lap time of 7:07.55 minutes. This new Taycan GT, developed with significant input from Porsche's Flacht GT department, features lower suspension and aggressive aerodynamics. While still a prototype, the car outperformed the Tesla Model S Plaid by 18 seconds, positioning it close to electric hypercar performance. Porsche plans to release the full-lap video in mid-March, hinting at the potential debut of a production version.

via Jalopnik|

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automotive-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Porsche Taycan Dethrones Tesla Model S Plaid with Record-Breaking Nürburgring Lap"

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.

via Electrek|

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automotive2 years ago•1 min saved

"Porsche Taycan Dethrones Tesla with Record-Breaking Nürburgring Lap"

Porsche's "Pre-Series" Taycan has set a new Nürburgring lap record for electric vehicles with a time of 7:07.55, surpassing the Tesla Model S Plaid's previous record by 17.68 seconds. Porsche development driver Lars Kern was behind the wheel, suggesting significant performance improvements over the 2022 Taycan Turbo S, which had 750 hp. Details about the car are scarce, but a full video of the lap is expected to be released in March.

via The Drive|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

Porsche Taycan Sets New Nurburgring Record, Outpaces Tesla Model S Plaid

Porsche's upcoming Taycan, expected to be named Turbo GT, has set a new Nurburgring lap record for electric sedans with a time of 7:07.55, beating the Tesla Model S Plaid by 18 seconds and coming close to the Rimac Nevera's time. The Taycan Turbo GT is anticipated to have around 1,000 hp and features improvements in chassis and aerodynamics. A full video of the lap and the official launch of the new model are expected in mid-March.

via CarScoops|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"Porsche Taycan Sets New Nürburgring EV Record, Outpaces Tesla Model S Plaid"

Porsche's upcoming high-performance Taycan, yet to be officially named, has set a new Nurburgring lap record for electric vehicles with a time of 7:07.55, beating the Tesla Model S Plaid's record by over 17 seconds. The pre-series model, speculated to be called the Taycan Turbo GT, may feature a tri-motor drivetrain with around 1,000 horsepower and has undergone minor modifications for track safety. Porsche's development driver Lars Kern achieved consistent lap times, highlighting the vehicle's advanced engineering and potential updates like silicon carbide inverters. More details are expected to be released in mid-March, alongside a video of the record-setting lap.

via Motor1 |

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automotive-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Sets New Nürburgring Record for Fastest Electric Saloon"

Porsche's pre-series Taycan, driven by Lars Kern, has set a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7:07.55 minutes, beating the previous record by 26 seconds. This performance places the Taycan on par with electric hypercars and demonstrates a significant leap in electric vehicle performance, with the pre-series car outperforming the 2022 Taycan Turbo S by over 1.3 kilometers on the 20.8 km track. An onboard video of the lap will be released in mid-March.

via Porsche Newsroom|

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automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"Porsche Unveils Record-Breaking Taycan as Fastest EV on the Nürburgring"

Porsche has announced a new top-tier variant of the Taycan electric sedan, which has set a record as the fastest electric Porsche on the Nürburgring track with a lap time of 7:07.55. This pre-series model, potentially named the Turbo GT, outpaced the Taycan Turbo S and the Tesla Model S Plaid, showcasing repeatable high performance. The car features a specialized body kit and may include chassis, suspension, and powertrain enhancements over the current most powerful Taycan, the Turbo S, which delivers up to 750 horsepower. Full details of the new Taycan variant will be revealed later in 2024.

via Autoblog|

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