FIRST LOOK: Porsche Taycan Turbo GT – Smashes Tesla’s Lap Record AGAIN!

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Here's a concise summary of the YouTube video review of the electric car.

The car reviewed, the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, is the fastest accelerating Porsche ever.

It can break the street-legal electric car lap record around Laguna Seca.

It has 1,100 horsepower.

The previous record was 1 minute, 32 seconds, set by a Tesla Model S Plaid.

The Turbo GT annihilated the Tesla's record by almost five seconds, posting a lap time of 1 minute 27.87 seconds.

Its key corner for lap time is the left-hander before the corkscrew.

The Turbo GT's is on new front splitter, aero work, a fixed rear wing, and is missing interior trim; the carbon fiber B-pillar comes standard.

Unlike standard Turbo GTs, the Weissach package does not offer back seats.

It features a GT3 RS style steering wheel with paddle shifters for easy access to Attack Mode.

It has about 344 miles of range.

Range is about 50 miles less than a Turbo S.

There is a new rear motor that is lighter and more powerful with a revised gear ratio.

The car's aero system produces 80 kilos of downforce at the front.

The Porsche Active Ride Control system helps control body roll, break, dive, or acceleration pitch, which contributes to a relaxing passenger experience.

While the car could clearly benefit from more power, the tires and powertrain are durable and able to handle multiple laps.

A big, strong stomach is required to deal with the track-worthy car.

The video's presenter described his ride along as "Teleportation".

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