Overview
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sits at the absolute pinnacle of Porsche's electric lineup. Engineered as a track-focused halo car, it represents the most powerful series-production Porsche ever made when it was released. That title now belongs to the Cayenne Turbo Electric. It directly targets hyper-EVs like the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe and Lucid Air Sapphire, bringing genuine motorsport engineering, track-proven stamina, and lap records at both the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Laguna Seca.
Design
Exterior styling builds upon the revised Taycan silhouette with functional aerodynamic upgrades. The front bumper features a spoiler lip with integrated aeroblades, while the rear benefits from an adaptive spoiler ending in a Gurney flap. Choosing the track-oriented Weissach Package adds a full-length underbody aero panelling and a large fixed carbon-fibre rear wing equipped with winglets, providing significant downforce at high speed. Lightweight 21-inch forged wheels, standard carbon-ceramic brakes with Victory Gold calipers, carbon-fibre door mirror upper shells, and optional zebra-style body decals complete the motorsport aesthetic.
Interior
Inside, the cabin balances typical Porsche driver ergonomics with extreme weight-saving measures. High-gloss carbon-fibre weave trims decorate the dashboard and center console. Full carbon-fibre bucket seats come as standard to hold occupants firmly during cornering, upholstered in Race-Tex microfibre and leather. The familiar curved digital instrument cluster and central dual-touchscreen infotainment system remain, featuring GT-specific menu graphics and real-time telemetry options. In the Weissach Package, luxury items such as the analogue dash clock, floor mats, and rear seats are completely removed, replaced by a sleek carbon-fibre rear cover panel, while sound insulation is drastically reduced to save every possible gram.
Performance & Powertrains
The Turbo GT utilizes a dual-motor, AWD setup mated to a upgraded rear two-speed transmission. Standard driving output produces 789 hp, increasing to 1,033 hp during Launch Control, and peaking at an astounding 1,108 hp with 988 lb-ft of torque during 10-second bursts of Attack Mode. Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph takes just 2.3 seconds in the standard model and drops to 2.2 seconds with the Weissach Package. Top speeds reach 180 mph or 190 mph with the Weissach Package. Energy is supplied by a 105kWh gross Performance Battery Plus. Despite the hypercar performance, efficiency updates give it a range of up to 345 miles. Ultra-fast 800V charging allows speeds up to 320 kW, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in approximately 18 minutes. Handling is governed by standard Porsche Active Ride suspension, which actively counters body roll and keeps the chassis completely flat under heavy braking, cornering, and acceleration.
Practicality
In standard four-seater form, the Turbo GT offers reasonable everyday practicality, retaining four adult doors and a rear boot capacity of 367 litres along with an 81-litre frunk. Choosing the Weissach Package sacrifices the rear seats entirely, converting the back door access into a large cargo shelf area behind the front buckets. A single charge port door replaces the dual motorized charge ports found on standard Taycan models as part of the weight reduction.
Buying
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT starts at £189,200. Surprisingly, the Weissach Package actually reduces the price be £200 whilst increasing performance. EV Hub recommended configuration is the standard Taycan Turbo GT, retaining the rear seats and dual charging ports for usable daily supercar practicality while preserving full 1,108 hp performance capabilities. The Weissach Package is best reserved strictly for dedicated track enthusiasts.