Porsche Introduces Taycan Turbo GT, Electric Car With Monster Power Up To 1,092 Dk

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (sourced photo: Porsche AG)

JAKARTA - Porsche, a sports car brand from Germany, has officially increased the number of electric vehicle models by introducing Taycan Turbo GT, the most powerful electric car ever in the company's history.

This car has a number of things that are improved in order to gain extraordinary performance, consisting of improvements to aerodynamics and chassis, which is in line with the GT badge embedded in this model.

In addition, the Taycan Turbo GT is also offered in the 'Weissach' package as an opportunity that provides more dynamic performance. The model with this package also recorded the fastest EV record on the Laguna Seca circuit, USA, on February 23 with 1:27.87 with Porsche racer Lars Kern.

Our technology has accomplished this in a really amazing way and has done outstanding work with the recently updated Taycan model, "said Kevin Giek, Vice President Model Line Taycan on the brand's official website, Monday, March 11.

Porsche claims this sporty car weighs 75 kg lighter than the Turbo S variant. A number of carbonized components contributed to the weight reduction. Carbon fiber is used in the trim pillar B, rear-view mirrors, and other components.

In addition, the armchair bucket on the interior is also made of carbon fiber, a light baggage compartment, and the removal of electrical soft-closing on the back door which plays a role in reducing vehicle weight.

In order to gain a different driving experience, the Taycan Turbo GT is equipped with a Porsche Active Ride suspension. This system can provide reliable control so that the car can be integrated with the track or highway properly. In order to support control, the manufacturer gives this car 21 inches of rim and light tempa.

The manufacturer also gives this car a spoiler front with a special aeroblade. In addition, the back looks are given an adaptive back wing, playing a role in maximizing the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

In addition, the car is equipped with an electric motor powered which can produce a peak power of up to 815 kW (equivalent to 1,092 dk) and a torque of 1,340 Nm. Thus, this car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km.00 in just 2.3 seconds with the highest speed of 306 km/hour.

The gahar performance is also supported by impressive travel distances. The Taycan Turbo GT has a battery that can cover a distance of up to 555 km.

It is estimated that the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT will begin shipping to customers this summer. The announcement of the price will be announced soon and is predicted to be the most expensive Taycan model ever.