Porsche’s Silent Assassin Shatters Records in Brazil
If you thought electric cars were just about saving the planet and reducing tailpipe emissions, Porsche would like to have a quiet word with you. The Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package has just gone and done it again, setting another lap record, this time at the legendary Interlagos circuit in São Paulo, Brazil. This latest achievement marks the fourth continent where Porsche’s electric wunderkind has taken the crown.
Behind the wheel was none other than three-time IMSA champion and endurance racing ace, Felipe Nasr. On 5th February 2025, he piloted the Taycan Turbo GT around the 4.3-kilometre track in a blistering 1:42.1 minutes, absolutely obliterating the previous Taycan Turbo S record of 1:49.8 set in 2022. For context, this is also quicker than the 911 Turbo S managed a while back, and that’s a petrol-powered missile.
The Science of Speed
Interlagos, officially known as the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, isn’t exactly a playground. With its mix of tight corners, rapid straights, and elevation changes, it demands a car that can do a bit of everything. Nasr was particularly impressed by the way the Taycan Turbo GT handled itself under extreme conditions.
“On the uphill climb before 'Curva do Café,' just before the main straight, I used Attack Mode and the car reached 272 km/h by the end of the corner,” said Nasr. “On the exit of 'Curva do Sol,' I was already reaching more than 200 km/h coming onto the back straight. It's amazing how brutally the car accelerates and delivers its power.”
Brutal, indeed. The Taycan Turbo GT delivers over 1,085 bhp and an eye-watering amount of torque, well into the four-figure range. With Attack Mode engaged, power jumps by an additional 120 kW for ten seconds, just in case you need an extra shove mid-corner.
From Formula E to Lap Records
If you think all of this sounds suspiciously like something out of a Formula E playbook, you’d be right. Porsche has been using the Taycan Turbo GT as the official safety car in Formula E since 2024, meaning it’s already had plenty of track time before this record-breaking run. It’s also been breaking records elsewhere, including the Nürburgring Nordschleife (7:07.55 minutes), WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (1:27.87 minutes), and Shanghai International Circuit (2:11.28 minutes).
“We wanted to show what the new Taycan model series is capable of, just in time for its debut in Brazil,” said Peter Vogel, CEO of Porsche Brazil. Mission accomplished.
So, What Makes This Taycan Special?
Porsche has gone all out to ensure the Taycan Turbo GT is no ordinary electric saloon. For starters, it’s lighter by up to 75 kg compared to the Taycan Turbo thanks to generous use of carbon-fibre components. The Weissach Package takes things a step further, ditching the rear seats entirely to maximise the power-to-weight ratio.
Then there’s the suspension. Porsche Active Ride ensures the car remains glued to the tarmac, adjusting itself dynamically for perfect weight distribution. Couple that with the new silicon carbide-based pulse inverter on the rear axle, and you’ve got a machine that isn’t just quick, it’s properly engineered for the job.
The Price of Performance
Of course, such cutting-edge technology doesn’t come cheap. Expect to pay well into the crore range if and when this electric rocket lands in India - sources say it won't. But for those who appreciate speed, technology, and a bit of motorsport pedigree, the Taycan Turbo GT is shaping up to be one of the most exciting electric cars money can buy.
Who said EVs were boring?
