Porsche’s all-electric Taycan Turbo GT shredded another lap record with Patrick Long behind the wheel. Long carved through Road Atlanta’s 2.54-mile course in 1:27.15 minutes, obliterating the previous production EV record by nearly seven seconds despite challenging conditions.
Morning rain left the Georgia track with damp patches throughout the day, yet Long’s achievement became even more remarkable. His second attempt proved fastest while the previous record holder—another Porsche Taycan Turbo S from 2020—sat at 1:33.88 minutes.
Professional racing driver Long expected precise steering but couldn’t anticipate how perfectly the Active Ride system would manage body motion. Although Road Atlanta’s demanding layout throws serious loads at any vehicle, hydraulic suspension components kept the Turbo GT composed through every section while the carbon ceramic brakes delivered exceptional feel and stopping power.
Performance figures reveal this isn’t just another quick electric car but a fast machine by any standard. Furthermore, at 1:27.15, the Taycan sits just 2.27 seconds behind the overall production record held by a 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS while trailing a Dodge Viper ACR by only 1.39 seconds.
Specifications show the record-setting machine delivers 1,019 horsepower during 10-second Attack Mode bursts. Meanwhile, the car maintains 777 horsepower in normal driving situations, with the $231,995 starting price positioning it directly against Tesla’s Model S Plaid and Lucid’s Air Sapphire in the ultra-performance EV segment.
Engineering details reveal Porsche equipped this particular car with the Weissach Package, trading rear seats for weight reduction and adding aerodynamic enhancements. Additionally, Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS NF0 tires, developed specifically for the GT with Weissach, provided crucial grip while Track Endurance Mode preconditioned the battery to an optimal 68-degree operating temperature.
Driver feedback highlighted how stability control settings worked seamlessly, with Long finding Sport mode ideal for the demanding circuit. However, Attack Mode impressed him most by delivering smooth yet intense power delivery, unlike anything from his extensive race car experience.
Victory at Road Atlanta continues the Turbo GT’s impressive global record-breaking campaign across multiple circuits. Previously, conquests include Interlagos in Brazil, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and Shanghai International Circuit, while development driver Lars Kern achieved a stunning 26-second improvement over the previous Taycan Turbo S at the Nürburgring.
The evolution of electric performance has moved beyond publicity stunts into legitimate track capability through the Taycan Turbo GT. Ultimately, Porsche has created an electric weapon that respects combustion heritage while defining new possibilities for battery-powered performance, delivering devastating speed with surprising mechanical finesse.
