Porsche is in the works developing an updated version of the Taycan. Cameras have spotted the first uncamouflaged prototype. But even more exciting is the sighting of a high-performance GT version with a massive spoiler at the Nürburgring.
The key details about this prototype are hidden beneath the bonnet. As insiders from Porsche’s R&D department near Weissach have confirmed, Porsche is preparing its response to the Tesla Model S Plaid. It’s none other than a Taycan GT with over 1,000 horsepower.
However, achieving more excellent performance from today’s Taycan isn’t as simple as a software update. The battery pack needs to deliver a minimum of 1,000 hp (745 kW), but the motors are challenging. While most 1,000+ horsepower electric cars employ a tri-motor setup, the Taycan uses a dual-motor configuration. There are limits to the amount of torque that can be extracted, and boosting output requires rethinking the electric motor technology.
As a result, Porsche will likely need to introduce a triple-motor variant of the Taycan. Enthusiasts have been skeptical about whether the current chassis packaging allows this, but these photos and internal information prove them wrong.
If the Tesla Model S Plaid is the car Porsche aims to surpass, we may soon witness a Taycan GT with over 1,000 horsepower. This accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under 2 seconds, reaching a top speed of over 320 km/h.
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