Even before its unveiling, the Porsche Taycan set many records on the Nordschleife. In August 2019, the Turbo version lapped the circuit in 7 minutes and 42 seconds with test driver Lars Kern behind the wheel of the pre-production prototype.
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The brand’s first electric car was dethroned in September 2021, when the Tesla Model S Plaid completed a lap in 7 minutes and 35 seconds. Now the German brand is reclaiming the title with the Turbo S model, with the same driver.
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The sports sedan was equipped with a new Performance kit and an active chassis. Apart from the necessary protective frame and racing seats, it was in completely stock condition and weighed the same as a standard Taycan Turbo S. The 20.8 km circuit record was notarized.
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The Performance package, which is currently only available for the most powerful version of the Turbo S for the German market, includes 21-inch wheels with road-approved Pirelli P Zero Corsa sports tires. Their compound is similar to that of racing tires, the software of the electric car is adapted to their higher grip.
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“In the past, only purebred supercars could get 7:33,” says Kern. “With the new performance kit, I was able to push even harder and the car was even more precise and nimble.”
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The power of the Turbo S model itself was also a key factor, reaching up to 460 kW (625 hp), which can be briefly increased from standstill to 560 kW (761 hp) with the active Launch Control system.
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