Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Earns Prestigious Award

Porsche’s electric vehicle, the Taycan Turbo GT, has claimed the crown in the over $100,000 category of the “Performance EV of the Year” hosted by the American automotive magazine Road & Track.

This marks the second consecutive year the Taycan series has won. Last year, the Taycan Turbo S took the same category, highlighting Porsche’s ongoing success in electric vehicle development.

Judges’ Evaluation

Daniel Pund, Editor-in-Chief of Road & Track, commented on the Taycan Turbo GT as follows:
“The Taycan Turbo GT is truly impressive and represents an even greater evolution from last year’s winner, the Taycan Turbo S. What stands out most is that this is a practical sedan for everyday use, while simultaneously being the most powerful road car in Porsche’s history.”

This praise reflects Porsche’s long-standing philosophy of “combining everyday usability with outstanding performance,” which has been brilliantly realized even in the era of electric vehicles.

Porsche’s Response

Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, shared his thoughts on the award:
“We never take victory for granted. In such a fiercely competitive category, we are deeply honored to receive this award from the experts at Road & Track. This independent recognition means a great deal to us and is a testament to the tremendous effort and care poured into developing new variants of the Taycan.”

This statement reveals that Porsche values not only technological advancements but also the perspectives of experts who evaluate cars and the drivers who actually experience them. It shows that Porsche’s long-cultivated philosophy as a “driver’s car” is firmly carried forward into the electric vehicle era.

Features of the Taycan Turbo GT

The Taycan Turbo GT is positioned as the top model in the Taycan lineup. It delivers a maximum output of 1,034 horsepower, making it the fastest and most powerful production Porsche ever. Equipped with the Weissach Package, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.2 seconds.

These specs demonstrate that, despite being an electric vehicle, it outperforms many gasoline-powered cars. The acceleration, in particular, benefits greatly from the unique characteristics of electric motors.

Additionally, the entire Taycan series underwent a minor facelift this year. As a result, performance has improved, driving range has been extended, charging speeds have increased, and more features have become standard. This reflects Porsche’s commitment to keeping pace with rapid advances in electric vehicle technology and consistently offering cutting-edge products.

In Road & Track’s “Performance EV of the Year” test, the Taycan Turbo GT lapped the circuit about 2 seconds faster than its closest competitor. It also set a lap record of 7 minutes 07.55 seconds on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
This shows that the Taycan Turbo GT excels not only in straight-line acceleration but also in overall performance including cornering and braking.

These results demonstrate how Porsche’s decades of expertise in sports car development have been successfully applied to electric vehicles. It’s clear that Porsche’s DNA continues to evolve and thrive in the electric era.

For those who already own a Taycan and have experienced its extraordinary performance firsthand, this award will come as no surprise. Going forward, it will be fascinating to see how other automakers respond and what new products they bring to the market.