How the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT takes electric performance to a new level
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With the launch of the Taycan in 2019, Porsche changed perceptions of what an electric vehicle could do. Here was a true sportscar in all-electric form. Of course, Porsche has never be one to rest on its laurels – and with the introduction of the range-topping Taycan Turbo GT in 2024 it presented a stunning high-performance version of the model that is both a gamechanger and one that’s entirely fitting to join the GT range of Porsche models. Join us as we discover what makes the Taycan Turbo GT special.What are the different versions of the Taycan Turbo GT?As with, for example, the 911 GT models, the two Taycan Turbo GT models are infused with the spirit of Porsche motorsport models while at the same time offer everyday driving flexibility.There are currently two versions of the Taycan Turbo GT, which both take all-electric driving performance to a whole new level – the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. With both cars, Porsche engineers have created a dynamic package that focused on accelerating and braking, cornering grip, aerodynamics, stability and fine-tuning. In other words, exactly the kind of benefits we have come to expect from Porsche sportscars that have been granted the fabled GT name.Both versions of the Taycan Turbo GT bring astonishing performance, incredible dynamics and head-turning looks. A bespoke chassis brings sharper, more dynamic handling on the road, with 900-amp pulse inverters on the rear axle – a significant, power-enhancing upgrade on the 600-amp pulse inverters on the rest of the Taycan range – helping deliver even more power on road and track. There are plenty of weight-saving innovations too – just as you would expect from any other Porsche GT car. Extraordinary grip levels, astounding acceleration and a powerful presence make it a singular driving experience. In Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package form, it’s the fastest series-production car that Porsche has produced to date (as of September 2025) – and has the sound to match too, with its electronically generated Porsche Electric Sport Sound technology providing a stirring, emotive aural experience.The all-electric Taycan Turbo GT, pictured here, is joined by the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package as two of the quickest sportscars that Porsche has ever produced. A bona fide gamechanger when it comes to electric cars Photo: PorscheHow fast is the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package? The two versions of the Taycan Turbo GT take advantage of the enormous power that electrification can bring. They both boast overboost maximum power with Launch Control of 1034 PS (1019 hp).The Taycan Turbo GT can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.3 seconds, while the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package arrives at that mark slightly quicker at 2.2 seconds. The Taycan Turbo GT has a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph) whereas for the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package that figure rises to 305 km/h (190 mph).Outstanding figures like these are the preserve of Porsche GT cars – and provide the kind of involving, emotional experience that we’ve come to expect from the highest performance cars in the Porsche range.The two Taycan Turbo GT models feature Attack Mode. Derived from Formula E racecars, it gives a significant 10-second power boost that particularly comes into its own for track driving Photo: PorscheHow is the Taycan Turbo GT inspired by Porsche 99X Electric Formula E cars?A passion for racing can be found in the DNA of every Porsche sportscar made. And that is certainly the case with both of the Taycan Turbo GT models. More directly, the influence of the Porsche 99X Electric Formula E racecars can be seen in the Attack Mode innovation.In Formula E, Attack Mode allows the driver to receive a brief boost of power in specific activation zones on a race track to help with overtaking. Attack Mode, which is recommended for circuit use only, is part of the Sport Chrono package on the two Taycan Turbo GT models. When used, it delivers up to 120 kW of additional power for 10 seconds at the press of a button. The boost is indicated by a countdown timer in the instrument cluster and dynamically staged with animated rings on the speedometer. Attack Mode can also be activated and deactivated via the right-hand paddle behind the steering wheel and comes into its own when used on the track. With innovations in part inspired by Porsche motorsport and specifically in all-electric racing, when it came to choosing the safety car for the 2024-2025 Formula E season, the Taycan Turbo GT was a fitting choice. Two safety cars were used – a Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package and a four-seater Taycan Turbo GT.A Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package served as the official safety cars for the 2024-2025 FIA Formula E championship Photo: PorscheDiscover how the Taycan Turbo GT achieves peak performanceThe Taycan Turbo GT is able to produce its stunning E-performance figures through a number of innovations. Both cars benefit from a more powerful and efficient pulse inverter on the rear axle – the main component controlling the electric motor – that uses silicon carbide as the semiconductor material to help achieve better efficiency. Porsche Active Ride suspension with GT-specific tuning is included as standard to ensure an almost perfect connection to the road thanks to a balanced distribution of wheel loads in dynamic driving situations. Porsche also developed a front spoiler with aero blades specifically for the Taycan Turbo GT.Lightweight construction measures that include several carbon parts means that the Taycan Turbo GT models both weigh in considerably less than, for example, the Taycan Turbo S. Carbon-Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) is used for various components, such as the trims on the B-pillars, the upper shells on the door mirrors and the side skirt inlays, while the full bucket seats on both models are made of CFRP too.The Taycan Turbo GT weighs in at 2309 kg (5090 lbs), but things reach their zenith in the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. In comparison, its kerb weight is 2234 kg (4925 lbs), which helps lead to a further boost to performance. The rear seats have been removed for even better power-to-weight ratio, replaced by lightweight carbon cladding and an extra storage compartment. The attention to detail doesn’t end there, however. The analogue clock from the Sport Chono package is removed, less insulation is fitted to the body and the foot and boot mats have also been removed. A single recharging port is fitted compared to the two on all other Taycan sportscars and its door is operated manually, not electrically.It also features sound- and heat-insulating glass while the Sound Package Plus sound system is installed instead of the 14-speaker BOSE® Surround Sound system – both measures help reduce weight. It’s proof of the lengths that Porsche has gone to in order to eke out the very best in performance, just as it does with all of its GT sportscars.The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package has a number of weight-saving innovations that help towards improving performance including the removal of the rear seats. In its place is a carbon fibre storage bin that provides extra luggage space Photo: PorscheThe Taycan Turbo GT: the record-breaking all-electric sportscarSince it was revealed in 2024, the remarkable performance of the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package has powered it to a number of records. In 2023, prior to its official on-sale date, a pre-production version set a new class record on the Nordschleife at the Nürburgring of 7 minutes 07.55 seconds, with Porsche development driver Lars Kern at the wheel. That was a whole 26 seconds faster than Lars recorded for his last record lap in a Taycan – a Turbo S Sport with the performance package – in August 2022.A few months later, in February 2024, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. With Lars again behind the wheel, it delivered a time of 1 minute 27.87 seconds – quicker than any other driver has achieved before with a road-approved electric car on the famed circuit.And the records have continued to tumble since, with the Taycan Turbo with Weissach package setting a lap record for all series-production cars at the Shanghai International Circuit in 2024 and for series-production electric cars at Road Atlanta in the USA and the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi in 2025, meaning that it held lap records on three different continents. Further proof, if needed, that the unique performance attributes of the Taycan Turbo GT help set it apart.Watch the record-breaking Taycan Turbo GT on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
?si=WBU-EVhqZc4OJFszWhat do the automotive press say about the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package?“From the first metre, you’ll think you’re sitting in a 911, just without the boxer engine sound. The low seating position, precise steering, plenty of feedback and the 1,000 hp are by no means intimidating. The weight of over two tons is blown away. You simply throw the car into the corners, hit the accelerator at the apex and the rear end pushes the car out of the bend with a subtle touch of oversteer.”Auto Bild (Germany), December 2024“There’s so much more connection between you and the tyres and the tarmac. Switching off, or at least quelling, the stability control is suddenly worth doing: not just for the chance to be spectacular or to be faster, but to feel the car doing its stuff.”Top Gear magazine (UK), April 2024“It’s clever how they make it feel like a proper GT car right away over those first 100 yards… The steering’s key; it’s just positive enough, but deliciously weighty and communicative, telegraphing load, camber and even prevailing steering angle with a clarity that very few other brands seem to be able to manage.”Autocar (UK), May 2025“On the street, the Turbo GT is as refined as any other Taycan, and the standard active dampers make for an uncannily good ride for such a performance-focused machine.”Car and Driver (US), May 2025
Consumption and emission informationTaycan Turbo
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.0 – 17.7 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: .
Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package
(WLTP): Electric energy consumption combined: 20.8 – 20.6 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: .
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