I’ve always drooled over the 911 GT3 RS, but with two kids and a dog, a two-seater track star isn’t exactly practical. Enter the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT4 RS, a four-door electric sedan that’s got the heart of a GT3 RS and enough room for my family’s weekend adventures. Spotted tearing up the Nürburgring in September 2025, this beast is Porsche’s boldest attempt yet to blend supercar thrills with everyday usability. With a massive wing, shredded diffusers, and over 1,000 horsepower, it’s chasing records and turning heads. Here’s why the Taycan Turbo GT4 RS is the EV we didn’t know we needed.
A GT3 RS for the Whole Family
Porsche doesn’t mess around when it comes to performance, and the Taycan Turbo GT4 RS is proof. Building on the Taycan Turbo GT’s 1,019 hp (1,092 hp with overboost), this prototype—likely tuned with Manthey Racing’s expertise—takes things to another level. Spied at the Nürburgring, it sports a house-sized fixed rear wing, a monstrous diffuser, and front canards that scream track-ready aggression. The wheel arches are flared to fit massive 335/30R21 Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires—the same semi-slicks launched with the Pagani Utopia—over an inch wider than the Turbo GT’s. It’s like Porsche took a 911 GT3 RS, stretched it into a sedan, and kept all the wild bits. Yet, it still has four doors and space for the family, making it the ultimate compromise for gearheads like me.
Nürburgring Dreams and a Busted Diffuser
Porsche’s test driver, Lars Kern, pushed the Taycan Turbo GT4 RS to its limits at the Nürburgring in September 2025, aiming to shatter the EV lap record of 7:04.957 set by the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra earlier this year. Two prototypes—a blue one and a purple one—hit the track, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. The blue car bottomed out hard, shredding its rear diffuser, with duct tape holding it together afterward. The purple prototype fared better but struggled with balance, scrapping its fastest lap. Despite the setbacks, Porsche’s gunning for a sub-7-minute lap, a feat no EV has achieved. Could it even challenge the 911 GT3 RS’s 6:56 time? It’s a stretch, but with over 1,000 hp and Manthey’s aero tweaks, it’s not impossible.
Track-Ready Upgrades That Steal the Show
This isn’t just a Taycan with a big wing. The GT4 RS prototype is a rolling showcase of performance tech. Vents above the front wheels cool the brakes, while a front splitter with stays maximizes downforce. The interior swaps rear seats for a half-cage, dropping weight and boosting rigidity—perfect for track days but still practical for daily drives. Aero discs on the rear wheels, seen on previous high-performance Taycans, cut drag for higher top speeds, reportedly hitting 190 mph with the Weissach Package’s tuning. The dual-motor setup, paired with a two-speed rear transmission, delivers razor-sharp acceleration, with 0-60 mph in around 2.1 seconds. It’s a family sedan that could embarrass supercars.
Why It Matters for Porsche Fans
The Taycan Turbo GT4 RS isn’t just about lap times—it’s Porsche proving EVs can be as thrilling as their gas-powered icons. The standard Taycan Turbo GT already set a blistering 7:07.55 at the Nürburgring, beating the Tesla Model S Plaid by over 17 seconds. But with the GT4 RS, Porsche’s aiming higher, taking on the Rimac Nevera’s 7:05.2 and even eyeing the Ford Mustang GTD’s 6:52. For families like mine, it’s a dream: a car that hauls kids to school on Monday and chases records on Saturday. The GT4 RS name isn’t confirmed, but its mission is clear—blend practicality with unapologetic performance.
What’s Next for the Taycan Turbo GT4 RS?
Porsche’s record chase at the Nürburgring shows they’re all-in on making the Taycan Turbo GT4 RS the ultimate electric sedan. While pricing remains a mystery—expect a premium over the Turbo GT’s $230,000—it’s a small price for a car that could redefine EV performance. With Manthey’s involvement and Porsche’s track obsession, this Taycan might just be the first EV to crack the 7-minute barrier. If you’re in Stuttgart or hitting the ’Ring, keep an eye out for these prototypes. For now, I’m dreaming of the day I can load my family into a GT3 RS-inspired EV and still feel the Porsche magic.
Source-carbuzz.com
