The EV That Killed Porsche's Combustion King
Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT just humiliated the 911 Turbo S around a Formula 1 circuit. Let that sink in.
The electric bruiser clocked a 1:42.1 lap time, definitively quicker than its gasoline-powered sibling on the same track. Not marginally faster. Properly faster.
David vs. Goliath (If David Weighed 725kg More)
Physics shouldn't allow this. The Taycan Turbo GT tips the scales at a portly 2,365 kg – that's 725 kg heavier than the 911 Turbo S.
Yet the EV's 1,000+ hp and 1,240 Nm of instant torque from its dual motors overwhelm what should be a weight disadvantage. The 911's 650 hp and 800 Nm from its twin-turbo flat-six suddenly seem… inadequate.
The numbers tell the story:
- Taycan Turbo GT: 1:42.1 lap time
- Previous Taycan Turbo S: 1:49.8 (nearly eight seconds slower)
- 911 Turbo S: Beaten by the electric newcomer
How Porsche Rewrote Physics
The Taycan's two-speed rear axle gearbox changes everything.
First gear delivers savage acceleration out of corners. Second gear maintains thrust at higher speeds where most EVs fade.
Weight distribution and battery placement create a center of gravity that keeps the Taycan planted through corners where lesser EVs would plow straight into the barriers.
The 911 Turbo S historically maintained its edge through superior cornering grip and lighter weight. Those advantages have evaporated.
Electric Dominance Isn't Coming – It's Here
The Taycan Turbo GT doesn't just win the drag race – it dominates the full lap.
Off the line, the Taycan's electric motors deliver instant, uninterrupted acceleration. The 911 Turbo S, despite its launch control wizardry, can't match the immediate torque hit.
At higher speeds where aerodynamics and power-to-weight should favor the 911, the Taycan's relentless thrust keeps pulling.
In corners, where the 911's lighter chassis should shine, the Taycan's sophisticated suspension tuning and weight management neutralize the advantage.
Porsche hasn't just built a fast EV. They've built a fast car, period.
This isn't an asterisk victory with qualifiers about "for an electric car." The Taycan Turbo GT beat Porsche's combustion flagship around a proper circuit. Clean. Decisive. Final.
The king is dead. Long live the king.
