Current Porsche Taycan Turbo GT – Ultimate Guide
The 2025 Taycan Turbo GT marks a new high point in Porsche’s electric sedan lineup. Slotting above the Turbo S, this new model takes everything the Taycan already did well, including instant torque, confident cornering, and that unmistakable Porsche feel. And cranks it up a notch with more power, less weight, and new tech aimed at track junkies.
Porsche has already made significant updates across the Taycan family for 2025, but the Turbo GT takes it further with a more powerful rear motor, improved electronics, and weight-saving measures that trim up to 75 kilograms compared to the Turbo S. Power comes from a dual-motor setup paired with a new pulse inverter that delivers up to 815 kW (1,108 horsepower) in short bursts using Launch Control. Under normal conditions, the motors provide 580 kW, but tap into Attack Mode, and a temporary boost kicks power up by 120 kW for 10 seconds at a time. This is Porsche’s answer to Formula E’s push-to-pass system, and it’s designed for track use, easily activated via a steering wheel paddle or rotary dial, even with racing gloves on.
That kind of output helps the Taycan Turbo GT sprint from zero to 62 mph in just 2.3 seconds. For context, that’s one or two tenths quicker than the Turbo S and quicker than many supercars, EV or not. The run from 0 to 124 mph takes only 6.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 180 mph, but this isn’t just about straight-line numbers. What’s arguably more impressive is how it feels in the corners.
The Taycan Turbo GT comes standard with Porsche Active Ride suspension, now with GT-specific tuning. It’s a hydraulic active system that virtually eliminates body roll and improves weight transfer during dynamic maneuvers. Add in a set of sticky performance summer tires mounted on 21-inch forged wheels with relief-milled spokes, and you’re looking at a car that turns in like a lighter, smaller coupe despite being a four-door EV.
To make all of that speed and grip manageable, the Turbo GT relies on carbon ceramic brakes, pulled from the Turbo S but made even lighter here. Porsche trimmed weight by redesigning the brake disc chamber and calipers, shaving off over two kilograms of unsprung mass. The brakes are finished in Victory Gold, exclusive to this trim. Additional weight savings come from components like carbon mirror caps, CFRP bucket seats, and lighter luggage compartments.
Porsche didn’t ignore the styling either. The front spoiler is more aggressive and incorporates new air blades, while the rear gets an adaptive spoiler with a Gurney flap finished in high-gloss carbon. You’ll also find unique side skirts and high-gloss black window trim. It’s not a dramatic redesign, but it clearly signals this isn’t your average Taycan. A new selection of colors joins the palette too: Pale Blue Metallic and Purple Sky Metallic are exclusive to the Turbo GT for the first year.
Inside, the story is one of restrained performance. Full carbon-weave bucket seats come standard, paired with black leather and Race-Tex trim. A “Turbo GT” logo is embroidered into the headrests, and a special badge sits below the climate controls. Optional contrast stitching in Volt Blue or GT Silver adds just enough flair without going overboard. If you prefer more adjustability, Porsche will swap in Adaptive Sports Seats Plus at no additional charge.
Of course, this wouldn’t be a proper GT model without some track-focused tech baked in. Alongside the usual Sport Chrono package and driving modes, the Turbo GT gains access to Attack Mode. Unlike push-to-pass in other Taycan models, this system is optimized for repeated use in track conditions. The boost is clearly displayed on the instrument cluster, complete with a countdown and visual indicators on the speedometer, so you’re never guessing when it’s ready to go.
Power is nothing without control, and Porsche engineers worked to improve more than just acceleration. The rear axle now uses a 900-amp pulse inverter—an upgrade over the 600-amp unit in the Turbo S. It uses silicon carbide instead of traditional semiconductors, reducing power loss and increasing switching speeds. That translates to better thermal management and sustained power delivery, key for repeatable performance laps rather than just a single sprint.
Porsche also refined the gearbox, making it stronger and more efficient. Combined with up to 1,340 Nm (988 lb-ft) of torque and a maximum estimated range of 345 miles (WLTP), the Taycan Turbo GT manages to strike a rare balance between track-ready sharpness and everyday usability. You can push it hard at a track day, then take it home with enough comfort and range to avoid range anxiety or back pain.
For drivers who want the Taycan at its most extreme without giving up the rear seats or day-to-day comfort, the Turbo GT is the one to get. It’s fast, focused, and packed with thoughtful upgrades that make it more than just a power bump.
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- Zero to 62 mph in 2.2 seconds and a top speed of up to 190 mph with the Weissach package
- Attack Mode provides a short 120 kW boost of additional power
- Up to 815 kW (1,108 PS) of peak power¹ with Launch Control
- Up to 75 kg lighter than the Taycan Turbo S
- Available with two or four seats, with standard Porsche Active Ride suspension
Stuttgart. Not yet on the market, but already a record holder: the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package earned the title of fastest electric series-production car at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, in California, on 23 February 2024. With a time of 1:27.87 min. Porsche development driver Lars Kern put in a faster lap than any other driver has before with a road-approved electric car.
Not long before that, a pre-production version of this same new model set a new class record on the Nürburgring. Kern was also at the wheel on that occasion and posted a lap time of 7:07.55 min. on the Nordschleife. This official lap time is an emphatic 26 seconds faster than Kern recorded for his last record lap in a Taycan Turbo S sports saloon equipped with the performance package back in August 2022. This time also stands as the current record for series-production electric cars and also makes the Turbo GT the fastest four-door of any powertrain type on the Nürburgring.
“The two records in Laguna Seca and on the Nordschleife show what great track potential there is in the Taycan,” says Model Line Vice President Kevin Giek. “To prove your mettle on the track, it’s not enough to simply have as much power as possible. The overall package of accelerating and braking, cornering grip, aerodynamics, stability and fine-tuning has to be right. In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in absolutely stunning fashion. They have already done a great job with the recently updated existing Taycan models. But our new GT cars yet again clearly raise the bar even higher in terms of driving dynamics.”
“The track at Laguna Seca pushes the Taycan Turbo GT to the limit. It’s the overall package that makes the difference,” says development driver Kern. “The Turbo GT with Weissach package sets new standards in almost every metric. These include acceleration and braking, an Attack Mode that’s intuitive to use and a powertrain designed for maximum traction and performance. And the cornering grip levels are just as impressive. The controllability and light-footedness are unbelievable. The tyres work very well and you have the right balance in every driving situation. It is incredibly good fun to drive this car around the undulating track at Laguna Seca.”
When triggered, up to 120 kW of additional power is available for 10 seconds at the press of a button. Attack Mode is based on the push-to-pass function of the other Taycan models.² The system is optimised for driving on the track and functions in a similar way to the 99X racing cars that Porsche uses in the electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The boost is indicated by a countdown timer in the instrument cluster and dynamically staged with animated rings on the speedometer.³
Compared to the push-to-pass function in the other Taycan models, Attack Mode offers 50 kW more boost power and is operated and made available in different ways: as an alternative to pressing the mode switch that’s mounted just off to the side of the steering wheel boss, Attack Mode can also be activated and deactivated via the right-hand paddle. This makes the function easier to use on the track. “You can also trigger the boost with racing gloves, and without taking a hand off the wheel,” explains Kern. “With this simple, safe and fast means of operation, the Taycan Turbo GT models are tailored to the needs of a racing driver.” With the left steering wheel paddle, the recuperation level can be set and adapted to the driving situation.
New power electronics in the powertrain
Porsche has recently extensively upgraded the Taycan and generally increased the overall system power of the cars. Among other things, the enhanced powertrain with a new rear-axle motor enables even more dynamic performance compared to the prior model. The Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package are the new sporting flagship models and take Taycan performance to the next level. Equipped with a more powerful pulse inverter, both cars have 580 kW. With Launch Control that increases to up to 760 kW of overboost power or up to 815 kW for two seconds according to the peak power measurement method¹. The Taycan Turbo GT needs just 2.3 seconds for the sprint from zero to 62 mph, or just 2.2 seconds with the Weissach package. This makes the model one- to two-tenths of a second faster than the Taycan Turbo S. The difference in acceleration from a standstill to 124 mph is even greater: 6.6 or 6.4 seconds for the Taycan Turbo GT without/with Weissach package, which is up to 1.3 seconds quicker than the Taycan Turbo S.
The pulse inverter is the key component for controlling the electric motor. In both Taycan Turbo GT models, pulse inverters with a maximum current of 900 amperes are used on the rear axle. These deliver even more power and torque than the 600-ampere pulse inverter in the Taycan Turbo S. For better efficiency, silicon carbide is also used as the semi-conductor material in the pulse inverter. This significantly reduces switching losses in the Power Inverter and enables higher switching frequencies. The transmission ratio and the robustness of the gearbox have also been improved, allowing for higher torque figures. The maximum torque in both versions is up to 1,340 Newton metres. The range of the Taycan Turbo GT models is up to 345 miles according to WLTP measurements.
Carbon features and Porsche Active Ride: lightweight construction and chassis
With intelligent lightweight construction measures, Porsche has reduced the weight of the Taycan Turbo GT by up to 75 kg compared to the Taycan Turbo S. A number of carbon parts contribute to this. Carbon fibre is used for the trims on the B-pillars, the upper shells on the door mirrors and the side skirt inlays, among other components. The full bucket seats made of CFRP, a lightweight luggage compartment and the omission of the electric soft-closing function of the tailgate also save weight.
The Taycan Turbo GT is equipped as standard with the dynamics package. This includes the Porsche Active Ride suspension with GT-specific tuning. In dynamic driving situations, this suspension ensures an almost perfect connection to the road thanks to a balanced distribution of wheel loads. In addition, the equipment package includes special performance summer tyres. They are mounted on 21-inch lightweight forged wheels. The exclusive Turbo GT wheels have relief-milled spokes, which saves weight and at the same time effectively ventilates the brakes.
The Taycan Turbo GT features lightweight ceramic brakes as standard. Based on the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), the brake system has been optimised from a weight perspective. Design changes to the brake disc chamber and the brake caliper housing shave off more than two kilograms. This has a positive effect on both the driving dynamics and performance: reducing the unsprung and rotating masses enhances performance. The brake calipers are painted exclusively in Victory Gold.
Rear spoiler with lip and exclusive paint finishes: aerodynamics and exterior design
Porsche has developed a front spoiler with aeroblades specifically for the Taycan Turbo GT. The rear view is dominated by an adaptive spoiler, the aerodynamic ‘tear-off’ edge of which features a Gurney flap in a high-gloss carbon-weave finish.
Matrix LED headlights come as standard due to their lighter weight, but can be upgraded to HD matrix LED headlights on the Taycan Turbo GT at no extra charge. The side profile reveals a number of components made of carbon fibre. The trims of the side windows are painted in high-gloss black.
While the Taycan Turbo and Taycan Turbo S with Turbonite features differ from the other models in the series, the Taycan Turbo GT has more of a racing vibe. Both models bear the coloured Porsche crest on the front bonnet as well as on the hub covers of the lightweight alloy wheels. The ‘Turbo GT’ logo on the rear lid is painted in matt black.
A total of six exterior colours are available, including the new paint options of Pale Blue Metallic and Purple Sky Metallic. These are reserved exclusively for the Taycan Turbo GT for one year. The extensive Paint to Sample programme from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur offers further customisation options. In addition, a set of decals with the Taycan logo is available in the lower part of the doors and on the front bonnet, either in Volt Blue or matt or high-gloss black.
Standard full bucket seats and a sporting ambience: the interior
The standard equipment also includes lightweight full bucket seats in a high-gloss carbon-weave finish with Race-Tex and black leather trim. Front Adaptive Sports Seats Plus (with electric 18-way adjustment and memory package) can be ordered as a no cost-option. A Turbo GT logo is embroidered on the front headrests. In addition, a badge with the individual model logo is located below the climate control panel. Exclusive interior equipment with contrasting tones in Volt Blue or GT Silver are available on request.
On the GT sports steering wheel, the rim is covered with black Race-Tex and has a 12 o’clock marking. The Taycan Turbo GT features the Sport Chrono package from the Taycan Turbo S.
Designed for performance on the track: Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package
The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package is laser-sharp in its positioning. With additional aerodynamics and lightweight construction measures, this model is even more resolutely designed for performance. The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 2.2 seconds, making the two-seater a tenth of a second faster than the similarly powerful Taycan Turbo GT. Its top speed is 190 mph instead of 180 mph.
Additional aerodynamics measures include air deflector elements on the underbody and a new front diffuser. At the rear, the model with the Weissach package features a fixed rear wing in a carbon-weave finish with strut supports fixed to the body. The total downforce is up to 220 kg. The Weissach package logo features on both sides of the rear wing. A striped wrap in Volt Blue, black or matt black is exclusively available, further accentuating the car’s motorsport character. The striped design can be combined with the black decal set.
Eliminating all equipment not required for track driving has shaved off another roughly 70 kg compared to the Taycan Turbo GT without the Weissach package. Instead of the usual rear seats, there is a tailor-made, high-quality lightweight carbon cladding with a storage compartment behind the seat shells for the driver and front passenger. The analogue clock from the Sport Chrono package, which is normally present on the instrument panel, is also absent, as are the foot and boot mats, and less insulation material is used. The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package only has a charge port door on the passenger side, which is operated manually instead of electrically. Special sound- and heat-insulating glass and the Sound Package Plus – which does without rear speakers and replaces the BOSE® Surround Sound system – saves further weight.
The GT interior package with Race-Tex features in black is standard. On the passenger side there is a badge with the Weissach package logo. The interior packages in Volt Blue and GT Silver are also available for the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. Contrast stitching in the respective colour rounds out the range of features.
The new Taycan Turbo GT is on sale today from Porsche Centres in the UK and Ireland. Prices for the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package start at £186,300.00 RRP including VAT.
Customers will also be invited to explore the potential of the new car, and further develop their own skills behind the wheel, by participating in a bespoke driving experience around the unique tracks at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.
¹ Test method: https://www.porsche.com/gtr21
² Available with Sport Chrono package and Performance Battery Plus.
³ The function is available from a speed above 5 km/h and at a battery temperature of more than 10° Celsius and an SoC of more than 30 per cent.
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