Porsche Taikan Turbo GT Wins Prestigious Award

Porsche's electric car, the Taikan Turbo GT, has been crowned "Performance EV of the Year" in the over $100,000 category by the American automotive magazine Road & Track.

This is aAwarded for the second year in a row for the Taikan seriesThe first year was the first year in the same category. Last year, in the same categoryAwarded for Taikan Turbo SThe company said that the results showed Porsche's continued success in the development of electric vehicles.

Judges' Evaluation

Daniel Pando, editor-in-chief of Road & Track, had this to say about the Taikan Turbo GT
The Taikan Turbo GT is truly impressive and represents an even greater evolution from last year's award-winning Taikan Turbo S. Of particular note is the fact that this is a practical sedan that can be used on a daily basis, while at the same timeThe most powerful road car in Porsche historyBut it's also a point of view."

This rating is the result of Porsche's long-standing pursuit of"Combines everyday ease of use with outstanding performance."This is a clear indication that this philosophy has been successfully realized even in the age of electric vehicles.

Porsche's response

Next, Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, commented on the award, saying.
We never take winning for granted. In a very competitive category, we are very honored to receive this award from the experts at Road & Track. This independent recognition means a lot to us and is a testament to the great effort and care we put into the development of this new variant of the Taikan."

This comment suggests that Porsche values not just technological advances, but also the perspectives of the experts who evaluate the cars and the drivers who actually drive them. This is,The "driver's car" philosophy that Porsche has cultivated over the years has certainly been carried over into the age of electric vehicles.This would indicate that

Features of the Taikan Turbo GT

The Taikan Turbo GT is positioned as the top-of-the-line model in the Taikan series. Maximum output reaches 1,034 hp, making it the fastest and most powerful production car in Porsche's history. When equipped with the Weissach package, acceleration from 0-100 km/h can be achieved in just 2.2 seconds.

These specifications show that, despite being an electric vehicle, it achieves performance that surpasses that of gasoline-powered vehicles. Acceleration performance, in particular, is the result of maximizing the characteristics of the electric motor.

The entire Taikan series also underwent minor changes this year.
The result, they say, is improved performance, longer range, faster charging speeds, and more standard equipment. This is an indication of Porsche's commitment to keep pace with the rapid progress of electric vehicle technology and to always offer state-of-the-art products.

In Road & Track's "Performance EV of the Year" test,The Taikan Turbo GT laps the track nearly two seconds faster than its nearest competitor.The team also set a record at the Nürburgring North Course with a time of 7 minutes 07.55 seconds. He also set a record of 7:07.55 on the Nürburgring North Course.
This is not just linear acceleration performance,The Taikan Turbo GT is also superior in overall performance, including cornering and braking performance.It shows.

This result shows that Porsche's know-how cultivated over many years in the development of sports cars is surely being applied to the development of electric vehicles as well. It is evident that Porsche's DNA has been passed on and continues to evolve even in the age of electric vehicles.

The award for the Taikan Turbo GT will be well deserved by many who already own a Taikan and have experienced its ultra-high performance. It will be interesting to see how other automakers react and what products they will introduce in the future.