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2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach: Fastest Production EV 0-60 MPH

MotorTrend ChannelApril 2, 202514 min49,464 views
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Unprecedented EV Performance

  • 🚀 The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach has achieved a 0-60 MPH time of 1.89 seconds, making it the quickest production car ever tested by MotorTrend.
  • ⚡ This EV supercar boasts 1,092 horsepower and 914 pound-feet of torque, surpassing even the Tesla Model S Plaid.
  • 🤯 The Weissach package, which removes the rear seat for weight savings, allows the Taycan Turbo GT to achieve performance figures comparable to hypercars.

Track Dominance and Handling

  • 🏁 A race driver achieved a production EV lap record at Laguna Seca, beating the Tesla Model S Plaid and coming within 0.2 seconds of a McLaren Senna.
  • 🏎️ The Taycan Turbo GT Weissach is one of the quickest cars ever around MotorTrend's Figure 8 test, outperforming most supercars and hypercars.
  • ⚖️ Despite weighing 4,911 lbs, this EV demonstrates exceptional handling, feeling like a race car with immense grip from its P Zero Trofeo RS tires.

Evolution from Standard Taycan

  • 💡 Porsche developed the Taycan Turbo GT in response to the performance benchmarks set by competitors like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire.
  • 🔧 The GT division focused on weight reduction and chassis enhancements to transform the Taycan into a track-focused machine.
  • 🚫 The Weissach model's removal of the rear seat and focus on performance over practicality highlights its singular dedication to speed.

Driving Experience and Comparisons

  • 💨 The acceleration is described as
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