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Manthey-Tuned Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Clocks 6:55.533 to Reclaim EV Executive-Class Lead

The factory-backed Manthey package signals Porsche's push to cut EV lap times through aggressive aero and chassis gains.

Overview

  • A Taycan Turbo GT fitted with Manthey’s first Porsche EV kit lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:55.533 with driver Lars Kern, fastest for an electric executive car.
  • The package triples downforce to about 290 kg at 124 mph and generates roughly 740 kg at top speed, aided by a bigger rear wing, deeper diffuser, and aero discs.
  • Manthey adds larger carbon-ceramic brakes, a retuned Active Ride setup with revised steering and AWD calibration, and Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires.
  • Powertrain tweaks raise inverter current to 1,300 A, with outlets reporting 804–815 hp in standard running and 978–993 hp in 10‑second Attack Mode.
  • Porsche will sell the upgrade as a left‑hand‑drive retrofit or as a special‑order car with pricing to follow, a move that nudges past Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra and extends the brand’s Manthey record‑chasing playbook.