Porsche’s latest electric sports sedan, the Taycan Turbo GT, has broken a significant barrier in Car and Driver’s testing by going from zero to sixty miles per hour in just two seconds. This achievement makes it the quickest car ever tested in the magazine’s 69-year history, surpassing competitors like the Lucid Sapphire, Tesla Plaid, and Ferrari’s SF90. What’s even more impressive is that this acceleration test was conducted without Porsche’s weight-saving Weissach Package option, which means there is potential for the car to go even faster with the added features of the package.
Using C/D’s one-foot rollout system for accurate timing, Porsche’s previous record with the 918 Spyder was matched by the Sapphire and Plaid EVs, but Ferrari took the lead with a flat two-second run. However, the Taycan Turbo GT’s performance is not just barely breaking the record – it is consistent and reliable. Car and Driver’s Dave Vanderwerp notes that the car’s two passes were 1.898 seconds and 1.910 seconds, showing the car’s capability to deliver repeatable results.
While in the past, top speed was the ultimate measure of a supercar’s performance, the focus has now shifted to acceleration. With cars like the Bugatti Veyron surpassing the 200 mph mark and acceleration times becoming faster and faster, the relevance of top speed has diminished. Even with the average economy car achieving impressive acceleration times, Porsche’s accomplishment of a 1.9-second 0-60 run is undeniably remarkable, showcasing their expertise in building race cars over the past 70 years.
In conclusion, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s groundbreaking acceleration time of two seconds represents a significant milestone in the automotive industry. Despite questions about the practicality of such extreme acceleration capabilities, there is no denying the engineering prowess and dedication to performance that Porsche has demonstrated with this achievement. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even more remarkable feats in the world of electric sports cars.