Despite not yet actually being available in the Australian market, the hotly anticipated Porsche Taycan Turbo GT has earned the title of the fastest production vehicle—across petrol and electric—available domestically.
It’s also the most powerful series production Porsche of all time, with up to 1092 bhp (which drops back to 1019 bhp after two seconds) in Launch Control mode. The quickest Porsche in a straight line, it’s able to sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 2.3 seconds (or 2.2 seconds with the Weissach package which eschews rear seats in favour of weight-saving carbon cladding).
The dash from 0 to 200km/h is equally as impressive, completing it in just 6.6 seconds (or 6.4 seconds with Weissach package), marking speed savings of up to 1.3 seconds over the Taycan Turbo S.
Power comes courtesy of the rear electric motor which is fitted with 900-ampere pulse inverters (a step up from the 600-ampere pulse inverter on the Taycan Turbo S), with silicon carbide used as the semiconductor material in the pulse inverter to increase efficiency. The transmission ratio and the robustness of the gearbox have also been reworked to accommodate the 988 ft lb of torque.
In line with the German marque’s other GT models, the Taycan Turbo GT has utilised lightweight construction measures to save up to 75kg compared to the Taycan Turbo S. naturally, carbon fibre comes into play, with the material used for the trims on the B-pillars and upper shells on the door mirrors and side skirt inlays. Bucket seats are made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic, while omitting the electric soft-closing function of the boot also cuts weight.
The Taycan Turbo GT comes standard with the dynamics package, with the Porsche Active Ride suspension receiving a GT-specific tuneup catering to ‘dynamic driving situations’. On the equipment side, the newcomer rides on performance summer tyres mounted on 21-inch lightweight forged wheels. Exclusive to the Turbo GT, they feature relief-milled spokes which save weight while ventilating the brakes. Made from lightweight ceramic and painted in Victory Gold, the brakes in question are based on the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), but optimised to shave off 2kg thanks to design changes to the disc chamber and calliper housing.
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The exterior also takes on a more aggressive (and aerodynamic) aesthetic, with aero blades added to the front spoiler and a ‘Gurney flap’ with a high-gloss carbon weave finish on the active rear spoiler. Matrix LED headlights come as standard, but can be upgraded to HD Matrix LED headlights at no extra charge.
Opting for the Weissach package ups the ante even further, with additional aerodynamics and lightweight construction measures designed with performance as a priority. The two-seater features a new front diffuser and air deflector elements on the underbody, as well as a fixed rear wing with wing supports to the body, contributing to the vehicle’s 220kg of downforce. Adding the package increases the top speed to 305km/h, up from the standard 290km/h.
Porsche claims a range of 555km for the Taycan Turbo GT.
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is priced from $416,000AUD (before ORC) and is set to arrive on Australian shores mid-2024.
Words by Henry Blake
