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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Damp Road Atlanta Track Can't Stop Porsche From Setting New EV Record
Damp Road Atlanta Track Can't Stop Porsche From Setting New EV Record originally appeared on Autoblog. Porsche has broken its own production EV lap record at Road Atlanta, this time with the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Back in 2020, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S zipped around the 2.54-mile track in 1:33.88 minutes, and now Porsche has slashed another 6.73 seconds off that time. Piloted by brand ambassador Patrick Long, the newer and more powerful Taycan Turbo GT managed a time of 1:27.15 minutes last month. Although it was equipped with a few optional extras, adverse conditions made the latest Turbo GT's run even more impressive, and this achievement adds to the extreme EV's growing list of lap records. Although the latest record was achieved with a stock Taycan Turbo GT (note that the pictures shown here aren't from Road Atlanta, but from Interlagos), the model was equipped with the optional Weissach Package. Interestingly, Porsche doesn't charge extra for this package - the Turbo GT costs $231,100 with or without it. If you want to set the best lap times, the Weissach Package's enhancements include a special aero package, including a fixed rear wing with a carbon-weave finish and front aeroblades. This derivative weighs 4,925 pounds, 165 lbs less than the normal Turbo GT, and that's due to extreme weight-saving measures like the removal of the back seats. These changes allow the Taycan Turbo GT to hit 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, a tenth quicker than the normal model, and reach 190 mph. Pirelli Trofeo RS tires also helped with traction. 'The new Taycan was so easy to get up to speed, and the brakes were amazing; there was absolutely no compromise in feel or power,' said Long. 'I didn't expect how powerful the Active Ride suspension would be in counteracting pitch, roll, and squat. Road Atlanta puts a lot of load into a car, and the hydraulics kept up with it without any issues, and made sure the tires were always at their best.' Porsche said that weather conditions changed throughout the day of the record attempt. Morning rain was followed by drier conditions later, with the temperature at around 75 degrees. At the time of the lap, the track was mostly dry, except for damp patches here and there. Porsche said the battery was at 97%, while the tire pressures were set to 37 psi. Using the Track Endurance Mode, the battery's starting temperature was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. 'To be on the safe side, we experimented with traction and stability control settings, Sport PSM and off, and found the car to work just fine with it in Sport; you could see the traction control working on the dash, but it was totally seamless from the drivers seat,' said Long. 'And finally, Attack Mode is intense, I never have felt such a smooth but intense burst of usable power in anything, including race cars!' The Turbo GT was faster around the track than the Panamera Turbo S (1:31.51) and 718 Cayman GT4 (1:32.24). The quickest production car overall (including both gas cars and EVs) was previously the 911 GT2 RS (991), with a time of 1:24.88. However, Chevrolet broke this record earlier in 2025 with the Corvette ZR1 with the ZTK Package, which achieved a blistering time of 1:22.80 minutes. However, among EVs, Porsche remains untouchable. Damp Road Atlanta Track Can't Stop Porsche From Setting New EV Record first appeared on Autoblog on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Damp Road Atlanta Track Can't Stop Porsche From Setting New EV Record
Porsche has broken its own production EV lap record at Road Atlanta, this time with the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Back in 2020, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S zipped around the 2.54-mile track in 1:33.88 minutes, and now Porsche has slashed another 6.73 seconds off that time. Piloted by brand ambassador Patrick Long, the newer and more powerful Taycan Turbo GT managed a time of 1:27.15 minutes last month. Although it was equipped with a few optional extras, adverse conditions made the latest Turbo GT's run even more impressive, and this achievement adds to the extreme EV's growing list of lap records. Although the latest record was achieved with a stock Taycan Turbo GT (note that the pictures shown here aren't from Road Atlanta, but from Interlagos), the model was equipped with the optional Weissach Package. Interestingly, Porsche doesn't charge extra for this package - the Turbo GT costs $231,100 with or without it. If you want to set the best lap times, the Weissach Package's enhancements include a special aero package, including a fixed rear wing with a carbon-weave finish and front aeroblades. This derivative weighs 4,925 pounds, 165 lbs less than the normal Turbo GT, and that's due to extreme weight-saving measures like the removal of the back seats. These changes allow the Taycan Turbo GT to hit 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, a tenth quicker than the normal model, and reach 190 mph. Pirelli Trofeo RS tires also helped with traction. "The new Taycan was so easy to get up to speed, and the brakes were amazing; there was absolutely no compromise in feel or power," said Long. "I didn't expect how powerful the Active Ride suspension would be in counteracting pitch, roll, and squat. Road Atlanta puts a lot of load into a car, and the hydraulics kept up with it without any issues, and made sure the tires were always at their best." Porsche said that weather conditions changed throughout the day of the record attempt. Morning rain was followed by drier conditions later, with the temperature at around 75 degrees. At the time of the lap, the track was mostly dry, except for damp patches here and there. Porsche said the battery was at 97%, while the tire pressures were set to 37 psi. Using the Track Endurance Mode, the battery's starting temperature was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. "To be on the safe side, we experimented with traction and stability control settings, Sport PSM and off, and found the car to work just fine with it in Sport; you could see the traction control working on the dash, but it was totally seamless from the drivers seat," said Long. "And finally, Attack Mode is intense, I never have felt such a smooth but intense burst of usable power in anything, including race cars!" The Turbo GT was faster around the track than the Panamera Turbo S (1:31.51) and 718 Cayman GT4 (1:32.24). The quickest production car overall (including both gas cars and EVs) was previously the 911 GT2 RS (991), with a time of 1:24.88. However, Chevrolet broke this record earlier in 2025 with the Corvette ZR1 with the ZTK Package, which achieved a blistering time of 1:22.80 minutes. However, among EVs, Porsche remains untouchable. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Motor 1
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Just Set Another Lap Record
The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT can add another lap record to its growing portfolio. Last month, the electric sedan set a new fast lap at Road Atlanta, beating the previous record by 6.73 seconds, which was set by a Taycan Turbo S. The Taycan Turbo GT lapped the 2.54-mile track in 1: 27.15 despite a few damp spots, setting a record for production electric vehicles. The car that set the new time was a Purple Sky 2025 Taycan equipped with the lightweight Weissach Package, which swaps the rear seats for a carbon fiber shelf and adds a fixed rear wing. The Taycan with the pack can have up to 485 pounds of downforce. Photo by: Porsche Photo by: Porsche Porsche introduced the Taycan Turbo GT over a year ago as the brand's most powerful car ever. The EV produces up to 1,092 horsepower, needing just 2.1 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour from a standstill. The standard output is 777 hp and 998 pound-feet of torque, which is still an astounding amount of power. Porsche completed its record run at Road Atlanta with the car's Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS NF0 summer performance tires set to 37 psi. The automaker also engaged Track Endurance Mode to lower the battery's starting temperature before the two attempts. Porsche set the previous record in 2020 with a Taycan Turbo S, completing a lap in 1:33.88. The Taycan Turbo GT's latest record arrives after the car ran a 1:42.1 at Brazil's Interlagos circuit in March. The car also set a record at the Nürburgring in early 2024 . Photo by: Porsche Porsche's EV Sets New Records: The Taycan Turbo GT Is Quicker Than a 911 Turbo S at This F1 Track This Porsche Taycan GTS Just Set a Ridiculous New Drift Record Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Porsche Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Auto Blog
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Becomes Road Atlanta's EV King
Porsche EVs Aren't Only Quick In A Straight Line Porsche has broken its own production EV lap record at Road Atlanta, this time with the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Back in 2020, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S zipped around the 2.54-mile track in 1:33.88 minutes, and now Porsche has slashed another 6.73 seconds off that time. Piloted by brand ambassador Patrick Long, the newer and more powerful Taycan Turbo GT managed a time of 1:27.15 minutes last month. Although it was equipped with a few optional extras, adverse conditions made the latest Turbo GT's run even more impressive, and this achievement adds to the extreme EV's growing list of lap records. Record-Breaking Taycan Turbo GT Equipped With Weissach Package Source: Porsche Although the latest record was achieved with a stock Taycan Turbo GT (note that the pictures shown here aren't from Road Atlanta, but from Interlagos), the model was equipped with the optional Weissach Package. Interestingly, Porsche doesn't charge extra for this package – the Turbo GT costs $231,100 with or without it. Source: Porsche If you want to set the best lap times, the Weissach Package's enhancements include a special aero package, including a fixed rear wing with a carbon-weave finish and front aeroblades. This derivative weighs 4,925 pounds, 165 lbs less than the normal Turbo GT, and that's due to extreme weight-saving measures like the removal of the back seats. These changes allow the Taycan Turbo GT to hit 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, a tenth quicker than the normal model, and reach 190 mph. Pirelli Trofeo RS tires also helped with traction. 'The new Taycan was so easy to get up to speed, and the brakes were amazing; there was absolutely no compromise in feel or power,' said Long. 'I didn't expect how powerful the Active Ride suspension would be in counteracting pitch, roll, and squat. Road Atlanta puts a lot of load into a car, and the hydraulics kept up with it without any issues, and made sure the tires were always at their best.' Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Damp Conditions Didn't Hinder Record Attempt Source: Porsche Porsche said that weather conditions changed throughout the day of the record attempt. Morning rain was followed by drier conditions later, with the temperature at around 75 degrees. At the time of the lap, the track was mostly dry, except for damp patches here and there. Porsche said the battery was at 97%, while the tire pressures were set to 37 psi. Using the Track Endurance Mode, the battery's starting temperature was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. 'To be on the safe side, we experimented with traction and stability control settings, Sport PSM and off, and found the car to work just fine with it in Sport; you could see the traction control working on the dash, but it was totally seamless from the drivers seat,' said Long. 'And finally, Attack Mode is intense, I never have felt such a smooth but intense burst of usable power in anything, including race cars!' The Turbo GT was faster around the track than the Panamera Turbo S (1:31.51) and 718 Cayman GT4 (1:32.24). The quickest production car overall (including both gas cars and EVs) was previously the 911 GT2 RS (991), with a time of 1:24.88. However, Chevrolet broke this record earlier in 2025 with the Corvette ZR1 with the ZTK Package, which achieved a blistering time of 1:22.80 minutes. However, among EVs, Porsche remains untouchable. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
The Advertiser
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Xiaomi SU7 smashes Nürburgring EV lap record – this time for real
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has returned to Germany's infamous Nürburgring circuit with a four-door lap record in mind, and this time it has managed to topple the Porsche Taycan at the top of the timing sheets. Once again taking its SU7 Ultra performance sedan to the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course, Xaomi has claimed the lap record for road-legal four-door cars with a blistering time of seven minutes and 4.957 seconds – clear of the 7:7.55 time set by the Taycan Turbo GT in early 2024. Not only that, it also outdid the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar by just 0.3 seconds to claim the lap record for production electric vehicles (EVs), and came within a whisker of the combustion-powered Porsche 911 GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro, and Porsche Cayman GT4 RS. Unlike Xiaomi's previous lap in 2024, which used a track-only SU7 Ultra prototype, this lap will stand as an official time as the vehicle used was completely road-legal. The only modification was an optional track package, much like the Weissach Package fitted to the now-defeated Taycan. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Still, the production SU7 Ultra was only around 18 seconds slower than its prototype counterpart, which was built to be a track weapon with the support of British engineering firm and motorsport powerhouse Prodrive. Fitted to the prototype version was a carbon-fibre body, stripped-back interior, slick tyres, and extravagant aerodynamic and cooling aids. The production version still features advanced aerodynamics, but sports a smaller front splitter, altered bonnet, less aggressive rear wing, and even an active rear diffuser that continuously tilts for added downforce. Xiaomi has claimed the 2360kg Ultra produces 285kg of downforce at its 350km/h top speed, whereas the prototype version produced as much as 2145kg and weighed slightly less than 1900kg. The production SU7 Ultra hit a top speed of 346km/h during its lap of the Nordschleife. Powering the SU7 Ultra is an all-wheel drive tri-motor drivetrain comprising one Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s motor at the front and two HyperEngine V8s motors at the rear. Total outputs are quoted at 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque, which is claimed to send the car from 0-100km/h in just 1.98 seconds, and to 200km/h in 5.96 seconds. It's fitted with Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres as standard, and features air suspension, a chassis-integrated roll cage, and carbon ceramic brakes. This powertrain was shared with the prototype model and is fed by a CATL 93.7kWh NMC battery. Claimed driving range on the generous CLTC test cycle is 620km, down from 830km for the standard rear-wheel drive SU7 variant. In China, the production SU7 Ultra is on sale for 814,900 Yuan (A$174,000). For reference, Australian examples of the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package are priced from $416,000 before on-road costs. MORE: Chinese EV blitzes Rimac Nevera's Nürburgring time, but doesn't set a new recordMORE: Chinese smartphone giant's Taycan GT rival due to launch in 2025MORE: Porsche topples Tesla with Nurburgring electric car lap timeMORE: Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets new Nurburgring record Content originally sourced from: Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has returned to Germany's infamous Nürburgring circuit with a four-door lap record in mind, and this time it has managed to topple the Porsche Taycan at the top of the timing sheets. Once again taking its SU7 Ultra performance sedan to the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course, Xaomi has claimed the lap record for road-legal four-door cars with a blistering time of seven minutes and 4.957 seconds – clear of the 7:7.55 time set by the Taycan Turbo GT in early 2024. Not only that, it also outdid the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar by just 0.3 seconds to claim the lap record for production electric vehicles (EVs), and came within a whisker of the combustion-powered Porsche 911 GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro, and Porsche Cayman GT4 RS. Unlike Xiaomi's previous lap in 2024, which used a track-only SU7 Ultra prototype, this lap will stand as an official time as the vehicle used was completely road-legal. The only modification was an optional track package, much like the Weissach Package fitted to the now-defeated Taycan. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Still, the production SU7 Ultra was only around 18 seconds slower than its prototype counterpart, which was built to be a track weapon with the support of British engineering firm and motorsport powerhouse Prodrive. Fitted to the prototype version was a carbon-fibre body, stripped-back interior, slick tyres, and extravagant aerodynamic and cooling aids. The production version still features advanced aerodynamics, but sports a smaller front splitter, altered bonnet, less aggressive rear wing, and even an active rear diffuser that continuously tilts for added downforce. Xiaomi has claimed the 2360kg Ultra produces 285kg of downforce at its 350km/h top speed, whereas the prototype version produced as much as 2145kg and weighed slightly less than 1900kg. The production SU7 Ultra hit a top speed of 346km/h during its lap of the Nordschleife. Powering the SU7 Ultra is an all-wheel drive tri-motor drivetrain comprising one Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s motor at the front and two HyperEngine V8s motors at the rear. Total outputs are quoted at 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque, which is claimed to send the car from 0-100km/h in just 1.98 seconds, and to 200km/h in 5.96 seconds. It's fitted with Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres as standard, and features air suspension, a chassis-integrated roll cage, and carbon ceramic brakes. This powertrain was shared with the prototype model and is fed by a CATL 93.7kWh NMC battery. Claimed driving range on the generous CLTC test cycle is 620km, down from 830km for the standard rear-wheel drive SU7 variant. In China, the production SU7 Ultra is on sale for 814,900 Yuan (A$174,000). For reference, Australian examples of the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package are priced from $416,000 before on-road costs. MORE: Chinese EV blitzes Rimac Nevera's Nürburgring time, but doesn't set a new recordMORE: Chinese smartphone giant's Taycan GT rival due to launch in 2025MORE: Porsche topples Tesla with Nurburgring electric car lap timeMORE: Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets new Nurburgring record Content originally sourced from: Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has returned to Germany's infamous Nürburgring circuit with a four-door lap record in mind, and this time it has managed to topple the Porsche Taycan at the top of the timing sheets. Once again taking its SU7 Ultra performance sedan to the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course, Xaomi has claimed the lap record for road-legal four-door cars with a blistering time of seven minutes and 4.957 seconds – clear of the 7:7.55 time set by the Taycan Turbo GT in early 2024. Not only that, it also outdid the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar by just 0.3 seconds to claim the lap record for production electric vehicles (EVs), and came within a whisker of the combustion-powered Porsche 911 GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro, and Porsche Cayman GT4 RS. Unlike Xiaomi's previous lap in 2024, which used a track-only SU7 Ultra prototype, this lap will stand as an official time as the vehicle used was completely road-legal. The only modification was an optional track package, much like the Weissach Package fitted to the now-defeated Taycan. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Still, the production SU7 Ultra was only around 18 seconds slower than its prototype counterpart, which was built to be a track weapon with the support of British engineering firm and motorsport powerhouse Prodrive. Fitted to the prototype version was a carbon-fibre body, stripped-back interior, slick tyres, and extravagant aerodynamic and cooling aids. The production version still features advanced aerodynamics, but sports a smaller front splitter, altered bonnet, less aggressive rear wing, and even an active rear diffuser that continuously tilts for added downforce. Xiaomi has claimed the 2360kg Ultra produces 285kg of downforce at its 350km/h top speed, whereas the prototype version produced as much as 2145kg and weighed slightly less than 1900kg. The production SU7 Ultra hit a top speed of 346km/h during its lap of the Nordschleife. Powering the SU7 Ultra is an all-wheel drive tri-motor drivetrain comprising one Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s motor at the front and two HyperEngine V8s motors at the rear. Total outputs are quoted at 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque, which is claimed to send the car from 0-100km/h in just 1.98 seconds, and to 200km/h in 5.96 seconds. It's fitted with Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres as standard, and features air suspension, a chassis-integrated roll cage, and carbon ceramic brakes. This powertrain was shared with the prototype model and is fed by a CATL 93.7kWh NMC battery. Claimed driving range on the generous CLTC test cycle is 620km, down from 830km for the standard rear-wheel drive SU7 variant. In China, the production SU7 Ultra is on sale for 814,900 Yuan (A$174,000). For reference, Australian examples of the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package are priced from $416,000 before on-road costs. MORE: Chinese EV blitzes Rimac Nevera's Nürburgring time, but doesn't set a new recordMORE: Chinese smartphone giant's Taycan GT rival due to launch in 2025MORE: Porsche topples Tesla with Nurburgring electric car lap timeMORE: Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets new Nurburgring record Content originally sourced from: Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi has returned to Germany's infamous Nürburgring circuit with a four-door lap record in mind, and this time it has managed to topple the Porsche Taycan at the top of the timing sheets. Once again taking its SU7 Ultra performance sedan to the 20.8km Nordschleife public road course, Xaomi has claimed the lap record for road-legal four-door cars with a blistering time of seven minutes and 4.957 seconds – clear of the 7:7.55 time set by the Taycan Turbo GT in early 2024. Not only that, it also outdid the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar by just 0.3 seconds to claim the lap record for production electric vehicles (EVs), and came within a whisker of the combustion-powered Porsche 911 GT3, Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro, and Porsche Cayman GT4 RS. Unlike Xiaomi's previous lap in 2024, which used a track-only SU7 Ultra prototype, this lap will stand as an official time as the vehicle used was completely road-legal. The only modification was an optional track package, much like the Weissach Package fitted to the now-defeated Taycan. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Still, the production SU7 Ultra was only around 18 seconds slower than its prototype counterpart, which was built to be a track weapon with the support of British engineering firm and motorsport powerhouse Prodrive. Fitted to the prototype version was a carbon-fibre body, stripped-back interior, slick tyres, and extravagant aerodynamic and cooling aids. The production version still features advanced aerodynamics, but sports a smaller front splitter, altered bonnet, less aggressive rear wing, and even an active rear diffuser that continuously tilts for added downforce. Xiaomi has claimed the 2360kg Ultra produces 285kg of downforce at its 350km/h top speed, whereas the prototype version produced as much as 2145kg and weighed slightly less than 1900kg. The production SU7 Ultra hit a top speed of 346km/h during its lap of the Nordschleife. Powering the SU7 Ultra is an all-wheel drive tri-motor drivetrain comprising one Xiaomi HyperEngine V6s motor at the front and two HyperEngine V8s motors at the rear. Total outputs are quoted at 1138kW of power and 1770Nm of torque, which is claimed to send the car from 0-100km/h in just 1.98 seconds, and to 200km/h in 5.96 seconds. It's fitted with Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres as standard, and features air suspension, a chassis-integrated roll cage, and carbon ceramic brakes. This powertrain was shared with the prototype model and is fed by a CATL 93.7kWh NMC battery. Claimed driving range on the generous CLTC test cycle is 620km, down from 830km for the standard rear-wheel drive SU7 variant. In China, the production SU7 Ultra is on sale for 814,900 Yuan (A$174,000). For reference, Australian examples of the Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package are priced from $416,000 before on-road costs. MORE: Chinese EV blitzes Rimac Nevera's Nürburgring time, but doesn't set a new recordMORE: Chinese smartphone giant's Taycan GT rival due to launch in 2025MORE: Porsche topples Tesla with Nurburgring electric car lap timeMORE: Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets new Nurburgring record Content originally sourced from:
