Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV record

Key Points:

• Porsche set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for production electric vehicles with a Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the new Manthey Kit, completing the 12.94-mile circuit in 6:55.553 minutes, beating the previous record by 12 seconds.
• The Manthey Kit is Porsche's most comprehensive upgrade for an electric vehicle, enhancing aerodynamics, powertrain, wheels, tires, brakes, and suspension, including a threefold increase in downforce and power output raised to 804 hp standard and up to 978 hp in Attack Mode.
• The record lap was driven by Porsche development driver Lars Kern, who leveraged the improved aerodynamics and stability to increase speed significantly through high-speed sections, surpassing other production EVs like BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme and Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra.
• While the Manthey Kit is factory-available, it includes extensive modifications such as track-specific tires and powertrain software changes, raising questions about the definition of "production" vehicles in record attempts, as similar records have involved limited editions or prototypes.
• Porsche has not yet announced the pricing or availability details for the Manthey Kit, but this achievement highlights rapid advancements in electric vehicle performance and the need for clearer standards in categorizing production EV records.