Porsche has a habit of looking at an already outrageous performance car and deciding there is still more on the table, and that is exactly what happened here. The Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package was already one of the wildest electric sedans on the planet, but now Manthey has stepped in and pushed it into even more serious territory. The result is a sharper, more focused version of Porsche’s electric flagship that just stormed the Nürburgring in 6:55.553, resetting the production electric executive car record and knocking a huge chunk off the standard car’s previous benchmark.
What makes the Manthey-spec Taycan so interesting is that this is not just a styling package built to look dramatic in a paddock somewhere. Porsche and Manthey went after the fundamentals that matter on a track, starting with aerodynamics. The package adds a larger front diffuser, revised underbody components, carbon-fiber wheel arch aero pieces, a more serious rear wing, and those unmistakable rear aerodiscs Manthey has become known for. Porsche says downforce is up dramatically, reaching as much as 1,565 pounds at 192 mph in the high-downforce setup, which tells you this thing is chasing stability and grip with real intent.
The chassis upgrades sound just as meaningful. Porsche says the 21-inch forged wheels are lighter despite being wider, optional track-focused tires are available, and the Active Ride suspension has been recalibrated specifically for this package. Braking also gets more serious with larger front rotors and upgraded pads, while Porsche says the steering and all-wheel-drive systems have been retuned as well. In other words, this is the kind of engineering pass meant to make a fast car feel genuinely more precise, not just more aggressive on paper.
There is more to the story than aero and grip, too. Porsche also reworked the power delivery, raising maximum current from 1,100 to 1,300 amps. Launch mode still peaks at 1,019 horsepower, but Attack Mode jumps to 978 horsepower and standard mode climbs to 804 horsepower. Torque also rises, which should help the Taycan feel even more immediate coming out of corners or charging down a straight. That is part of what makes this package so fascinating. It is not just about turning the Taycan into a better corner-carver. It is also about making sure the electric punch feels even more relentless when the track opens up.
And then there is the lap time, which is the kind of number that gets everyone’s attention whether they are fully on board with EV performance cars or not. Porsche development driver Lars Kern put down that 6:55.553 run at the Nordschleife, a stunning improvement over the 7:07.55 time posted by the Weissach-equipped Taycan Turbo GT. That is not a marginal gain. That is the sort of leap that tells you the Manthey package is doing real work. More importantly, it is another reminder that Porsche is taking electric performance very seriously and is not interested in letting newcomers own the conversation for long.
What is most impressive here is how naturally this all fits the Porsche playbook. Manthey has long been the answer for drivers who think a GT car can always go one step further, and now that same mindset has been applied to the Taycan. That alone says a lot about where Porsche sees the future of serious performance. The days of dismissing electric sedans as fast only in a straight line are fading quickly, and cars like this are a big reason why. If you wanted proof that the electric era can still deliver obsession-level engineering and real motorsport credibility, Porsche just handed you a very loud example.
Lloyd Tobias is a seasoned automotive journalist and passionate enthusiast with over 15 years of experience immersed in the world of cars. Whether it’s exploring the latest advancements in automotive technology or keeping a close pulse on breaking industry news, Lloyd brings a sharp perspective and a deep appreciation for all things automotive. His writing blends technical insight with real-world enthusiasm, making his contributions both informative and engaging for readers who share his love for the drive. When he’s not behind the keyboard or under the hood, Lloyd enjoys test driving the newest models and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving automotive landscape.
