Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV Record
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- Porsche achieved a new production‑EV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the 12.94‑mile circuit in 6:55.553 minutes, driven by development driver Lars Kern.
- Manthey Kit adds aerodynamic upgrades—an enlarged rear wing, front diffuser and rear diffuser with carbon aerodiscs—that raise downforce from 209 lb to 683 lb at 124 mph and to 1,631 lb at 192 mph, with adjustable components for track tuning.
- Manthey Kit also boosts the Taycan’s powertrain, increasing maximum discharge current to 1,300 A, raising continuous output to 600 kW (804 hp) and Attack Mode to 730 kW (978 hp) while launch control stays at 760 kW (1,019 hp).
- Manthey Kit includes lighter 21‑inch forged aluminum wheels with titanium bolts, wider Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires, and larger brakes (440 mm front, 410 mm rear) to cut unsprung mass and improve grip.
- Porsche’s 6:55.553 lap beats the previous record by 12 seconds, outpacing BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme (6:59.157) and Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra (7:04.957), establishing the fastest production EV lap on the Nordschleife.
Why it matters: Porsche gains a clear performance edge in the high‑performance EV market, attracting affluent buyers and reinforcing its brand as a leader in electric sports cars; competitors lose a benchmark to beat, pushing the industry toward more aggressive aero‑powertrain upgrades.
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