Porsche has once again rewritten the record books with a stunning new lap time for electric vehicles at the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife. Development driver Lars Kern, no stranger to pushing the limits of Porsche‘s machines, carved through the Green Hell in a pre-series Taycan prototype, stopping the clock at an astonishing 7:07.55 minutes.
This blistering time shatters the previous record set by Kern himself in a 2022 Taycan Turbo S equipped with the performance package by a staggering 26 seconds. As Kevin Giek, head of the Taycan model line, aptly puts it, “Twenty-six seconds is half an eternity in motorsport. Lars’ lap time of 7:07.55 minutes on the Nordschleife is sensational, putting the Taycan in the same league as electric hypercars.”
The pre-series Taycan isn’t just about breaking records; it’s a testament to Porsche’s relentless pursuit of performance and innovation. While details about the prototype’s powertrain remain under wraps, its capabilities speak for themselves. Kern reported clocking speeds 25 km/h faster than his previous record run into the Schwedenkreuz, a notoriously challenging corner. By the time he crossed the finish line, he would have barely entered the Antoniusbuche section on his 2022 lap, illustrating the car’s immense leap in performance over a 20.8 km course.
The record-breaking run wasn’t just about raw speed; Kern emphasized the car’s remarkable consistency, clocking near-identical times over multiple laps. This points to a well-balanced, finely tuned machine capable of delivering exceptional performance lap after lap.
While we eagerly await the onboard video promised for mid-March, one thing is certain: Porsche’s electric future is looking electrifyingly fast. The pre-series Taycan prototype may not be the production model just yet, but it serves as a thrilling glimpse into what Porsche has in store for the world of electric performance. Buckle up, because the future of speed is definitely plugged in.
