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Auto Blog
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Porsche Will Upset Competitors With These Records Set at Road Atlanta
Record-setting performance from stock cars In true Porsche fashion, the German automaker has set two more lap records, this time at Road Atlanta. The Cayenne Turbo GT set the benchmark for performance SUVs with a lap time of 1:34.32 minutes, while the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid set a time of 1:30.98, besting the previous Panamera Turbo S. Patrick Long, the Porsche pro-driver and brand ambassador who already set the production EV lap record in the Taycan Turbo GT, was behind the wheel of both cars when the records were set. The Cayenne Turbo GT is a special beast, as it carries the same rear seat room and cargo space as the other Cayenne Coupe variants, but adds a twin-turbo V8 that produces 650 hp. Underneath, the suspension sports unique hub carriers and an additional center differential cooler. 'The Cayenne is so interesting because it's full of contradictions about what a sports car can be. You have to remember that it's a full-size SUV with a center of gravity and ride height to match, but it's way more agile than you think, and the V8 sound, suspension calibration, and sticky tires make the car so maneuverable and responsive,' said Long. On the other hand, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid uses a twin-turbo V8, making 621 hp alongside a powerful hybrid system for a combined 771 hp. The car sits on carbon ceramic brakes, an active hydraulic suspension system, and track-focused Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 performance tires developed and homologated specifically for the Panamera. Both cars were completely stock, with 39 psi of front pressure and 38 psi of rear pressure for the Cayenne Turbo GT, and 37 psi of front and rear pressure for the Panamera. 'The new generation Panamera is so much more seamless in the regen and boost transition, it makes it very easy to get right up to the edge. When you think about how much braking is part of high-performance driving, the fact that you can make energy for acceleration while improving stopping power is such a positive attribute, and one that you can use both on and off the track,' Long said. This isn't Porsche's first record-setting rodeo Back on May 28, 2025, the Taycan Turbo GT set a new production EV lap record at Road Atlanta of 1:27.15 minutes. Much like the Cayenne and Panamera, the Taycan was also in stock condition. Five years earlier, a Taycan Turbo S went around Road Atlanta in 1:33.88, showing a pretty impressive improvement from Porsche. 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT — Source: Porsche Final thoughts Creating supercars whose looks match their impressive performance figures is nothing new. Creating factory sleepers, on the other hand, is something that should be celebrated, regardless of what automaker they come from. The fact that you can take either the Cayenne or the Panamera to do your errands around town in the morning and set lap records in the afternoon will never cease to amaze me. It seems the old adage of 'Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday' still holds true with Porsche. About the Author Gabriel Ionica View Profile
Motor 1
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Porsche Can't Stop, Won't Stop Breaking Lap Records at Road Atlanta
When Porsche went to Road Atlanta to set an EV lap record with the Taycan Turbo GT , it brought a couple other cars along. Again with factory driver Patrick Long at the wheel, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid set a record for gas-powered sedans, and the Cayenne Turbo GT set a record for SUVs around the Rome, Georgia track. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid set a 1:30.98 on a mostly dry track with some damp spots, going a little over a half-second quicker than the old, non-hybrid Panamera Turbo S. Porsche fit the car with its most aggressive tire option, the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, and let Long loose. Obviously, this new hybrid has a lot more power than the old Turbo S: 771 horsepower vs 620 horses. But another key advantage is Porsche Active Ride. This active suspension system keeps the body level in all scenarios, and helps distribute grip more evenly between all four tires. Long also praised Porsche's improvements in hybrid-system calibration, saying it's "so much more seamless in the regen and boost transition, it makes it very easy to get right up to the edge." Photo by: Porsche Photo by: Porsche The Cayenne Turbo GT didn't have a predecessor to benchmark, and the new model isn't too different from the old one, save for some suspension tweaks and an additional differential cooler. This car was fit Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, its most aggressive rubber option. Long set at 1:34.32, which is impressively close to the Panamera considering its higher ride height, lower power output—650 hp—and no active suspension system. Of course, both are a ways off the 1:27.15 of the Taycan Turbo GT, but you'd expect that given the EV has over 1,000 horsepower. But, Porsche does not hold the outright road-car lap record at Road Atlanta; that honor goes to the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, which recently set a blistering 1:22.8 around the track. You can bet Porsche will gun for that record when the new GT2 RS arrives. More on Porsche The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Just Set Another Lap Record 963 RSP Revealed: Meet Porsche's Street-Legal Le Mans Hypercar 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 . Gallery: Porsche Road Atlanta Record Setters 44 Source: Porsche Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Citizen
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
All-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo GT goes fastest once again
This Taycan has 580kW of power on tap which increases to 760kW during launch. The ridiculously fast Porsche Taycan Turbo GT has just gone and added the Yas Marina Circuit to the growing list of global racetracks where it is officially the fastest production battery electric vehicle. The record lap time of two minutes 7.247 seconds was set using the current 5.2km F1 GP World Championship circuit in Abu Dhabi. Strict regulations A new official lap record format from the Emirates Motorsport Organisation (EMSO) dictates that cars undergo strict scrutineering prior to track activity. This is done to ensure the cars are being run standard production car trim and specification. On track activity is then limited to a 60-minute practice session, followed by a 45-minute qualifying session. It's during this qualifying session that the lap record time must be set. ALSO READ: Porsche's most powerful jolt ever released called Taycan Turbo GT UAE-based GT racing driver and instructor Ramez Azzam was the man behind the wheel of the Porsche Taycan for the record attempt. 'We all know electric vehicles can be fast in a straight line. To be fast over a whole lap is where the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT really shines,' said Azzam. Eye-popping oomph Using the expertise Porsche has developed from its championship-winning 99X Electric race car that competes in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Taycan Turbo GT is able to bring that technology to the street as the most powerful production Porsche ever. The car offers 580kW of power for normal use. But this number jumps up to a full 760kW with launch control activated. An optional Weissach package is available for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. What this means for the man in the street is that there are no rear seats. There is also more carbon fibre and this in turn offers a better power-to-weight ratio. The Weissach package saves 75kg while a fixed rear wing provides extra downforce. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT race-ready The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT comes standard with lightweight ceramic brakes based on the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake. The car is also equipped with the Dynamics Package that includes the Porsche Active Ride suspension with GT-specific tuning. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is said to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 2.2 seconds. And reach a top speed of 305km/h. If only The Citizen Motoring could get our hands on one, this Porsche just might be able to topple Mercedes-AMG's GT 63 S E Performance Coupe from the top of our sprint table too.
The Herald
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets lap record at Yas Marina Circuit
Fitted with a high-performance pulse inverter, the Taycan Turbo GT produces 580kW, which climbs to 760kW with Launch Control and peaks at 815kW for up to two seconds. According to Porsche, this enables a 0-100km/h sprint in only 2.2 seconds and a top speed of 305km/h. Standard equipment includes lightweight ceramic brakes and an active suspension system with GT-specific tuning. Customers can also specify the optional Weissach package, which removes the rear seats and adds more carbon fibre components to reduce kerb weight and improve the power-to-weight ratio. A fixed rear wing, also part of the package, generates up to 220kg of downforce, significantly more than the Taycan Turbo S. 'On track, you can tell the Taycan Turbo GT capitalises on the strong points of EVs, such as their low centre of gravity compared to ICE-powered cars, the instant throttle response with zero lag and endless torque,' said Azzam. 'When all of these come together, it becomes one of the fastest cars, specially out of corners, I've ever driven here. It was massively impressive, and it's a production car.'
TimesLIVE
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets lap record at Yas Marina Circuit
Fitted with a high-performance pulse inverter, the Taycan Turbo GT produces 580kW, which climbs to 760kW with Launch Control and peaks at 815kW for up to two seconds. According to Porsche, this enables a 0-100km/h sprint in only 2.2 seconds and a top speed of 305km/h. Standard equipment includes lightweight ceramic brakes and an active suspension system with GT-specific tuning. Customers can also specify the optional Weissach package, which removes the rear seats and adds more carbon fibre components to reduce kerb weight and improve the power-to-weight ratio. A fixed rear wing, also part of the package, generates up to 220kg of downforce, significantly more than the Taycan Turbo S. 'On track, you can tell the Taycan Turbo GT capitalises on the strong points of EVs, such as their low centre of gravity compared to ICE-powered cars, the instant throttle response with zero lag and endless torque,' said Azzam. 'When all of these come together, it becomes one of the fastest cars, specially out of corners, I've ever driven here. It was massively impressive, and it's a production car.'
