2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach: A Carbon-Clad Electric Predator
Porsche has redefined what a high-performance electric vehicle can be with the 2025 Taycan Turbo GT, especially in its most uncompromising form: the Weissach Package. Forget everything you think you know about EVs. The Taycan Turbo GT Weissach doesn’t just chase superlatives—it owns them. With 1019 horsepower, a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds, and an obsessive commitment to weight saving, aerodynamics, and dynamic grip, Porsche's electric flagship is less a car and more a surgically crafted instrument for annihilating lap times and egos alike. Whether targeting Tesla's Plaid or Lucid's Sapphire, this Taycan means business—and has the Nürburgring credentials to prove it.
Weissach Weight Loss: No Seat, No Mats, No Excuses
The Weissach Package isn't just cosmetic. It’s a manifesto. Porsche went to extraordinary lengths to trim fat from a car already honed by electrified performance science. The rear seat? Gone. Replaced with a carbon-fiber storage bin, shedding 49 pounds. The driver-side charge port? Eliminated, along with the wiring and controller, demanding a whole new front fender stamping just to delete it. Floor mats? Removed. Rear speakers? Tossed. Even the windshield glass is thinner than on lesser Taycans. The result is a car that’s 165 pounds lighter than the already svelte Turbo GT, and in real-world testing, the Weissach version weighed in an astonishing 288 pounds lighter than a regular Turbo GT loaded with luxury options like a panoramic glass roof. This level of dedication recalls the ethos of the 911 GT3 RS or Cayman GT4 RS. Yet, it’s all the more remarkable because it’s applied to a full-size, all-wheel-drive electric sedan. And Porsche offers all this added hardware and development at no extra cost: the Weissach Package is a $0 option on the $231,995 Turbo GT. That alone speaks volumes about who Porsche believes is buying this car—those who want the purest, hardest-edged electric performance machine available, period.
Race-Bred Aero and Rubber: More Than Just a Wing
The most visible sign of Weissach aggression is the fixed rear wing, supported by active underbody elements and a front splitter that collectively generate up to 485 pounds of downforce—175 pounds in front, 310 in the rear. But it’s the tires that complete the transformation from brutal to brilliant. Pirelli’s new P Zero Trofeo RS Elect tires, developed specifically for the Taycan, provide astonishing grip. Porsche and Pirelli didn’t just spec an off-the-shelf tire; they re-engineered belt angles, internal construction, and compound blends to suit the Taycan’s electric dynamics. These tires are standard on the Weissach and optional on the standard Turbo GT. On track, they deliver a profound shift in the Taycan’s balance. Where the base P Zero Rs are stable and safe, the Trofeo RS Elects make the car far more agile, rear-biased, and adjustable. The front end bites with forceful intent, and the tail is willing to rotate on command—all without catching out the driver. Porsche Active Ride suspension, now standard on the Turbo GT, keeps the body rock steady under load, allowing the tires to do their full work. The result? Skidpad grip of 1.11 g for the Weissach, up from 1.08 g on the regular Turbo GT.
Inverter Upgrade: Where the Magic Lives
The leap in performance between the Turbo S and Turbo GT comes from more than just tires or aero. At the heart of this transformation lies a new 900-amp rear inverter—replacing the 600-amp unit in the Turbo S. This high-capacity inverter allows the rear motor to deliver more sustained power and higher boost, pushing the Taycan’s combined output to a staggering 1019 hp and 914 lb-ft of torque. That’s 81 hp more than the Turbo S and enough to make it the most powerful Porsche road car ever, even eclipsing the hybrid 918 Spyder in peak output. And Porsche didn’t just throw power at the problem. Boost delivery is tactically deployed using steering-wheel-mounted paddles—unique to the Turbo GT—allowing for ten-second bursts of an additional 160 hp. These paddles were inspired by Porsche test driver Lars Kern, who used them strategically during record-setting laps at Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring. He claims to have tapped the right paddle 20 times around the 'Ring to keep the power surge flowing precisely where it mattered most.
Record Breaker: The Nürburgring Assassin
The Taycan Turbo GT Weissach has already secured its place in history by annihilating the Nürburgring lap record for production EVs. It was nearly 18 seconds faster than the Tesla Model S Plaid and an unfathomable 26 seconds faster than the outgoing Taycan Turbo S. That’s not just a victory—it’s domination. Porsche attributes several seconds to the higher top speed (190 mph vs. the Turbo S’s 161-mph limiter), and several more to the stickier tires and enhanced cooling strategy that allows for full-power deployment across a full 12.9-mile lap. Even the battery temperature is carefully managed; on the record lap, it rose from 57 to 144 degrees Fahrenheit, just below the 149-degree threshold Porsche engineers set as the limit. These gains aren’t just theoretical. They translate to tangible track performance. At Lightning Lap, the Turbo GT was only narrowly edged out by the Lucid Air Sapphire, which posted a faster time. But the Lucid carries around 400 extra pounds and lacks the Weissach’s full arsenal. A Lightning Lap rematch with the Weissach variant seems inevitable—and this time, Porsche may take the crown.
Straight-Line Demolisher: 0–60 in 1.9 Seconds
This is the first car Car and Driver has ever tested to reach 60 mph in less than 2.0 seconds. Let that sink in. The Taycan Turbo GT rockets to 60 in 1.9 seconds, shattering the laws of street-legal acceleration. And the Weissach version doesn’t just tie that figure—it stretches its advantage at higher speeds: 0–150 mph in 9.3 seconds, and 0–160 mph in 11.0 flat. The quarter-mile? Dispatched in 9.2 seconds at 150 mph. No other EV—Plaid, Sapphire, or Rimac Nevera—delivers this specific blend of vicious launch, track composure, and day-to-day drivability. Despite a hefty curb weight of 5203 pounds, braking is similarly ferocious. With 16.5-inch front and 16.1-inch rear carbon-ceramic rotors, the Turbo GT stops from 70 mph in just 141 feet. That’s well within supercar territory. The brake feel, while slightly numb at the top of travel, is effective and confidence-inspiring when leaned into—critical for track use and high-speed street driving alike.
Daily Driver in Disguise
It might be tempting to think of the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach as a track-only weapon, but it retains remarkable road manners. The ride is firm but never harsh, with the Porsche Active Ride system keeping the car composed even on uneven pavement. The cabin—especially in the standard Turbo GT—is still plush, featuring available Burmester audio, ambient lighting, and dual-screen passenger displays. Even the Weissach, stripped of some sound insulation and rear seats, remains usable—though the constant patter of stones kicked up by the Trofeo tires is an ever-present soundtrack. Range doesn’t take a massive hit either. EPA estimates clock the Turbo GT at 276 miles on a charge, with a combined efficiency of 82 MPGe. It supports 320 kW DC fast charging, meaning it can replenish most of its 97-kWh battery in around 20 minutes—assuming you find a charger fast enough. For such an extreme machine, this kind of usability is remarkable.
The Numbers Game: Detailed Specs
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package shares its core specifications with the standard Turbo GT but sharpens the edge with fewer luxury features and more aerodynamic focus. It starts at a base price of $231,995, with the Weissach configuration tested at $233,395. Underneath, it delivers a staggering 1019 horsepower and 914 lb-ft of torque, launching from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 190 mph. While the curb weight is officially listed at 5203 pounds, the Weissach trim is notably lighter thanks to extensive weight-saving measures. The car features a 97-kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, offering an EPA-estimated range of 276 miles and supporting rapid 320 kW DC fast charging along with an 11.0 kW onboard AC charger. Grip comes from bespoke Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS Elect tires, sized 265/35ZR-21 in front and 305/30ZR-21 in the rear, specially developed for electric performance and mounted on staggered-width forged wheels.
Verdict: The Ultimate EV Performance Benchmark
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package is not just another fast electric sedan—it’s a paradigm shift. It combines the precision of Porsche motorsport engineering with the immediacy and brutality of electric propulsion in a package that is both roadworthy and track-conquering. No other EV currently blends acceleration, braking, handling, and emotional engagement so effectively. Tesla may still win on straight-line spectacle. Lucid might triumph in lap-time brute force. But when it comes to holistic, sophisticated, race-developed electric performance, the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach stands alone. It's not just the fastest Porsche EV—it’s the fastest accelerating car Car and Driver has ever tested. That’s not marketing. That’s physics, conquered.
