{"id":1825,"date":"2026-05-07T13:42:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/champion-porsche\/?p=1825"},"modified":"2026-05-07T20:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T20:46:06","slug":"taycan-turbo-gt-with-manthey-kit-shatters-nurburgring-record-655-553","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.champion-porsche.com\/blog\/taycan-turbo-gt-with-manthey-kit-shatters-nurburgring-record-655-553\/","title":{"rendered":"Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit | Reviews, Specs, Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Porsche’s electric hypercar just went sub-7-minutes on the world’s most demanding track\u2014and you can order one at Champion Porsche.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Green Hell Just Got Electrified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On April 15, 2026, Porsche development driver Lars Kern strapped into a Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package and an all-new Manthey Kit. His mission: conquer the 12.94-mile N\u00fcrburgring-Nordschleife. The result? A blistering 6:55.553<\/strong>\u2014a new lap record for production electric vehicles in the Electric Executive Cars category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s more than 9 seconds faster<\/strong> than the previous EV luxury record. It’s 12 seconds quicker<\/strong> than Kern’s own benchmark set in October 2023 with a standard Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Package. A notary was present to certify the time. Because when Porsche breaks records, they do it with receipts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Champion Porsche, we’re not just watching history\u2014we’re helping you write your chapter in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is the Manthey Kit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Manthey Kit is the most comprehensive track-focused upgrade ever offered for the Taycan Turbo GT. Developed in close collaboration between Porsche’s Weissach Development Center and Manthey Racing engineers in Meuspath, this isn’t an appearance package. It’s a motorsport-grade transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aerodynamics: Three Times the Downforce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Manthey Kit delivers a complete aerodynamic overhaul:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • New rear wing<\/strong> with enlarged end plates<\/li>
  • Optimized front diffuser<\/strong> and high-performance rear diffuser<\/strong> with extended fins<\/li>
  • Enlarged underbody air deflectors<\/strong><\/li>
  • Carbon aerodiscs<\/strong> on the rear wheels for improved efficiency<\/li>
  • Adjustable downforce settings<\/strong> via rear wing and front diffuser tuning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The numbers are staggering. At 124 mph, total downforce jumps from 209 lbs to 683 lbs<\/strong>. At the car’s new top speed of 192 mph<\/strong> (up from 189 mph), it generates approximately 1,631 lbs of total downforce<\/strong>. That means higher cornering speeds and unshakeable stability where other EVs start to float.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Powertrain: First-Ever Manthey Modifications to an EV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For the first time, the Manthey Kit includes powertrain upgrades\u2014proving that electrification and extreme performance are not mutually exclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Specification<\/th>Taycan Turbo GT w\/ Weissach<\/th>+ Manthey Kit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Max Rear Pulse Inverter Output<\/td>1,100 amps<\/td>1,300 amps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Standard System Output<\/td>580 kW (777 hp)<\/td>600 kW (804 hp)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Attack Mode Output<\/td>700 kW (938 hp)<\/td>730 kW (978 hp)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Launch Control Output<\/td>760 kW (1,019 hp)<\/td>760 kW (1,019 hp)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    The high-voltage battery, control unit, and pulse inverters have all been optimized to increase maximum discharge current. The result: an additional 20 kW (26 hp)<\/strong> in standard mode and an extra 30 kW (40 hp)<\/strong> when Attack Mode is engaged. Maximum torque with Launch Control rises to 936 ft-lbs<\/strong>\u2014up 22 ft-lbs from the already absurd standard figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Wheels, Tires & Brakes: Every Gram Counts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Manthey Kit rolls on newly developed 21-inch forged aluminum wheels<\/strong> designed by Manthey. Despite their larger dimensions, they’re lighter than standard\u2014approximately 6 lbs less per wheel<\/strong> when you include the titanium wheel bolts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Configuration<\/th>Front<\/th>Rear<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Standard<\/td>21 x 9.5J \/ 265\/35 ZR21<\/td>21 x 11.5J \/ 305\/30 ZR21<\/td><\/tr>
    Manthey Kit<\/td>21 x 11.5J \/ 305\/30 ZR21<\/td>21 x 12J \/ 325\/30 ZR21<\/td><\/tr>
    Manthey Track Tires<\/td>21 x 11.5J \/ 305\/30 ZR21<\/td>21 x 12.5J \/ 335\/30 ZR21<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Track tires are available as an option\u2014wider by 4 cm up front and 3 cm at the rear. The braking system is equally serious: 440 mm front discs<\/strong> (up from 420 mm), 410 mm rear discs<\/strong>, and performance brake pads designed for sustained punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Chassis & Dynamics: Precision Redefined<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A specially developed driving dynamics setup recalibrates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Porsche Active Ride<\/strong> suspension<\/li>
    • Front and rear-axle steering<\/strong><\/li>
    • All-wheel drive<\/strong> torque vectoring<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The result? Sharper agility, increased cornering grip, and steering precision that makes a 5,000+ lb electric sedan feel like a mid-engine sports car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Visual Impact: Carbon Fiber Everywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The Manthey Kit doesn’t just perform like a race car\u2014it looks like one. Exposed carbon fiber components include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • Upper and lower wheel arch vents<\/li>
      • Front and rear wheel arch extensions<\/li>
      • Widened side skirts<\/li>
      • Rear wing<\/li>
      • Enlarged one-piece front lip with suspended carbon struts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        This is not subtle. This is not for blending in. This is for the driver who wants the fastest production EV on the planet to look the part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        What This Means for Champion Porsche Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit represents the absolute apex of Porsche’s electric engineering. It’s a car that demolishes lap records on Sunday and commutes in silence on Monday. It proves that the future of performance is electric\u2014and that future is available now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        At Champion Porsche, you don’t have to settle for reading about this car in the news.<\/strong> You can configure it. You can drive it. You can own the same specification that just conquered the N\u00fcrburgring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Experience the Record-Breaking Taycan at Champion Porsche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit will soon be available for order. Whether you’re a track-day enthusiast chasing tenths or a collector who demands the definitive version of Porsche’s electric flagship, this is the specification that ends every argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Ready to configure yours?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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