Porsche knocks off world’s fastest car at the Nürburgring
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Key Points:
- Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT, enhanced with a Manthey Racing kit, has reclaimed the Nürburgring Nordschleife production EV lap record with a time of 6 minutes and 55.53 seconds.
- The Manthey upgrades include retuned software, lightweight 21-inch forged wheels, and aerodynamic enhancements that increased downforce from 95kg to 310kg at 200 km/h.
- Powertrain improvements boost the Taycan's output by 20kW to 600kW in standard mode, with a peak torque increase to 1270Nm and an Attack Mode unlocking up to 730kW.
- Braking performance was also enhanced, with front brakes enlarged from 420mm to 440mm and higher-performance brake pads installed to handle the increased speed.
- These modifications shaved approximately 12 seconds off the Taycan Turbo GT’s previous Nürburgring lap time, surpassing competitors like the Rimac Nevera and Yangwang U9 Xtreme.
