Automotive
Porsche unveils 2027 Taycan Turbo GT with factory Manthey track package
The $125,510 performance kit adds aggressive aerodynamics, wider bodywork, and extra baseline power, reclaiming the Nürburgring electric sedan record.
The short version
- Porsche launched an optional $125,510 Manthey Racing kit for the 2027 Taycan Turbo GT, raising total base pricing to $371,560.
- The vehicle set a new production electric sedan lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 6:55.553.
- The package marks the first Manthey upgrade fully assembled at the factory rather than retrofitted.
- Porsche indicated future models could receive similar track packages depending on market reception.
Key facts
- The 2027 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the Manthey Racing kit clocked a 6:55.553 lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit.[Car and Driver]
- The Manthey track package costs $125,510 on top of the Taycan Turbo GT's $246,050 starting price, resulting in a total base price of $371,560.[Car and Driver]
- Aerodynamic upgrades raise total downforce to 683 pounds at 124 mph and 1,631 pounds at the 192-mph top speed.[Car and Driver]
- The package widens bodywork by 1.9 inches to fit 305/30ZR-21 front and 335/30ZR-21 rear Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires.[Car and Driver]
- Powertrain changes include a 1,300-amp pulse inverter, maximum torque of 936 lb-ft, baseline power of 804 horsepower, and a temporary Attack mode delivering 978 horsepower.[Car and Driver]
What remains uncertain
- Customer demand and commercial adoption remain uncertain given the car's two-seat configuration, high cost, and track-charging requirements.[Car and Driver]
- Official EPA range ratings for the Manthey edition have not been finalized, though testing estimates place it around 230 miles.[Car and Driver]