With a time of 6’55’’533, the Taycan Turbo GT—specially prepared for the occasion (Weissach package and Manthey kit)—has broken the lap record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany. On this long and demanding benchmark track, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer is thus reigniting the battle for ‘symbolic’ supremacy among high-end electric supercars, in which Chinese brands have been actively participating for several years.
9 seconds faster
Porsche can proudly celebrate its success. The Taycan Turbo GT, fitted with the Weissach package and an aerodynamic kit from tuning firm Manthey, has set a record lap time of 6’55’’533 on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in the high-end electric vehicle category. The German sports car has beaten the previous record set by a model of similar power – the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (7’04’’957, set in April 2025) – by 9 seconds. This achievement is no small feat, given the fierce rivalry that has developed between Western and Chinese manufacturers in the field of electric performance.
The Northern Loop, a benchmark route
The title of the fastest production electric car on the demanding German circuit is synonymous with expertise and excellence, and allows manufacturers to highlight the exceptional dynamic capabilities of their models. It is a matter of credibility for this cutting-edge technology. The Nordschleife, nicknamed the ‘Green Hell’, is a 20.832 km track, winding through the Black Forest. With over 70 bends, a surface that is sometimes uneven and a rugged terrain, this track has become a mecca for sports cars and supercars from around the world. Setting a lap record here is therefore a benchmark.
Optimised aerodynamic design
Three years after setting a previous record, Porsche has repeated the feat by specifically tuning its Taycan Turbo GT. The car, fitted with the Weissach package developed by Porsche’s motorsport department, features several enhancements. Combined with the kit from tuning firm Manthey Racing, the package delivers increased power, improved suspension, a more efficient drivetrain and enhanced aerodynamics. Downforce is more than tripled compared to the standard model. The engine’s power (600 kW) can gain an additional 130 kW in ‘Attack’ mode, bringing the total to nearly 1,000 hp. The top speed reaches 310 km/h and launch control torque is 1,270 Nm. “On the Nordschleife, you can really feel how much more stability and confidence the car offers in the fast sections and under braking,” explains Lars Kern, the Taycan Turbo GT driver.
With this ‘honorary’ title on this legendary track, Porsche is, of course, promoting this technology to its customers, but the aim of such a record is primarily a form of soft power, at a time when Chinese manufacturers – experts in electric powertrains – are regularly putting their cars through their paces on the Nordschleife to establish their credentials.
YangWang’s previous record has been broken
In August 2025, YangWang, the high-performance subsidiary of the automotive giant BYD, became the first production electric car to break the 7-minute barrier (6’59’’157), with the U9 Xtreme, a four-motor supercar boasting over 3,000 hp. The same car that had beaten the Bugatti Chiron’s speed record (496 km/h) added another feather to its cap. This new record at the Nürburgring, on European soil, allowed BYD to show the world that its technology is just as at home on the straights as it is in the corners, and that it has no qualms about pushing the boundaries with a car weighing over 2.4 tonnes. A truly symbolic achievement.
Tesla had paved the way
This spring, by setting an even faster lap time with a car that, on paper, has less power, Porsche has made a major impact and reignited the battle in the electric sports car segment between Western and Asian brands. In June 2023, Tesla had paved the way with the Model S Plaid and an already remarkable time of 7’25’’231. Since then, a race has been underway between engineers, drivers and aerodynamics specialists to beat the lap times, attempt after attempt. It is worth noting that the fastest car of all time on the Nordschleife remains… a Porsche with a hybrid engine: the 919 Hybrid Evo prototype (in 5’19’’546), an absolute record set in 2018.
