Porsche Beats Tesla Model S Plaid Lap Record at Laguna Seca with New Turbo GT and Weissach Package

Porsche has been on a roll in recent months as it expands its all-electric lineup.
Porsche has set a new lap record at Laguna Seca with the Turbo GT and Weissach package
The Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse with over 1,000 hp and a 2.1 second zero to sixty mph time.
Porsche Beats Tesla Model S Plaid Lap Record at Laguna Seca with New Turbo GT and Weissach Package

Porsche has been on a roll the past few months as it expands its all-electric lineup. The latest record is no fabrication, though. Porsche needed something to boast for its model expansion for the Taycan electric sedan, so it brought the Turbo GT and Turbo GT with Weissach package to Laguna Seca to see if they could beat the lap record set by a Tesla Model S Plaid. And of course, they did.

It only took Porsche development driver Lars Kern one minute, 27.87 seconds, to traverse a full lap at Laguna Seca, besting the previous record of one minute, 30.3 seconds.

Porsche believes this is thanks to the new Turbo GT model which can reach 60mph in 2.1 seconds and boasts a top speed of 190mph. The Weissach package also played a role in the new lap record by removing rear seats, eliminating extra weight that reduced acceleration time.

The Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse with over 1,000 hp and a 2.1 second zero to sixty mph time. It's better in every way than its predecessor with more range, faster charging, and added performance.

Porsche has been on a roll the past few months as it expands its all-electric lineup. After revealing the fully electric Macan in January, Porsche followed it up with an upgraded Taycan last month.

The new Taycan is better in every way than its predecessor with more range, faster charging, and added performance. “We are continuing this success story with the extensively updated Taycan,” head of the line, Kevin Giek said.

Porsche included a bigger battery (105 kWh), new thermal management, and a heat pump to improve efficiency.

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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It's possible the lap record was set under ideal conditions and may not be reproducible.
  • The Weissach package may have had an impact on the lap time, but it's unclear how much.

Sources

62%

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Porsche unveils one of the fastest road cars in the world, featuring a 1,000-horsepower ‘launch control’ button

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Peter Valdes-Dapena Monday, 11 March 2024 13:30
  • Unique Points
    • Porsche unveils one of the fastest road cars in the world
    • The Taycan Turbo GT has set two racetrack speed records for an electric car and beat one set by Tesla Model S by 18 seconds.
    • Porsche is putting aside concerns about whether electric cars can be exciting as gasoline-powered cars
  • Accuracy
    • Porsche unveils one of the fastest road cars in the world, featuring a 1093-horsepower launch control button
    • Porsche is putting aside concerns about whether electric cars can be exciting as gasoline-powered cars, as regulatory pressure mounts to sell more EVs.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that this car has a launch control button which increases its power output to 1093 horsepower for a zero-to-sixty time of just 2.1 seconds. However, it's important to note that this feature only lasts for ten seconds at a time and cannot be maintained indefinitely due to the necessary cooling requirements and battery drainage. Secondly, while the article mentions that this car has set two world records for an electric vehicle (EV), it fails to disclose which specific records were broken or how they compare to other EVs on the market. This is misleading as there are many EVs available with similar or even better performance figures than this Porsche. Lastly, while the article mentions that this car has a special attack mode feature that increases power output for ten seconds at a time, it fails to disclose what specific changes occur during this mode and how they affect the driving experience.
    • The title claims that the launch control button can increase power output to 1093 horsepower. However, this is only temporary and cannot be maintained indefinitely due to cooling requirements and battery drainage.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Porsche has set two world records for electric cars and beat a Tesla Model S record. However, this does not necessarily mean that the car is actually faster or more powerful than other electric vehicles on the market. Additionally, the use of inflammatory rhetoric such as
    • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Porsche has set two world records for electric cars and beat a Tesla Model S record.
    • <br>Setting a record there is something sports car manufacturers brag about; Porsche certainly will.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    Peter Valdes-Dapena has a conflict of interest with Porsche as he is an employee of CNN which owns the rights to the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This could compromise his ability to report on performance figures and acceleration in relation to this car.
    • Peter Valdes-Dapena works for CNN, which owns the rights to test cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    73%

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    Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets new lap record at Laguna Seca

    The Verge Andrew J. Monday, 11 March 2024 15:26
    • Unique Points
      • Porsche Taycan Turbo GT sets new lap record at Laguna Seca
      • `The latest record is no fabrication, though. Porsche needed something to boast for its model expansion for the Taycan electric sedan, so it brought the Turbo GT and Turbo GT with Weissach package to the Weathertech Raceway in Laguna Seca to see if they could beat the lap record set by a Tesla Model S Plaid. And of course, they did.
      • Porsche has been on a roll the past few months as it expands its all-electric lineup.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author states that Porsche needs something to boast for its model expansion of the Taycan electric sedan and brings up a previous record set by a Tesla Model S Plaid. However, this statement implies that Porsche was not able to achieve any new records on their own merit which is false as they have achieved multiple lap records in different locations. Secondly, the author states that Porsche believes the new Turbo GT model and Weissach package played a role in breaking the record but does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim. Lastly, the article mentions that both versions of Taycan Turbo GT offer range around 340 miles on WLTP standard which is false as per Porsche's official website.
      • The author states that Porsche believes the new Turbo GT model and Weissach package played a role in breaking the record but does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim.
      • The statement 'Porsche needs something to boast for its model expansion of the Taycan electric sedan and brings up a previous record set by a Tesla Model S Plaid.' implies that Porsche was not able to achieve any new records on their own merit which is false.
    • Fallacies (85%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (85%)
      The article is biased towards Porsche and its new Taycan Turbo GT model. The author uses language that depicts the car as superior to other electric sedans, such as Tesla Model S Plaid. Additionally, the author mentions how much bragging rights matter to Porsche and how it often makes up new records just for this purpose.
      • Automakers love bragging rights
        • It only took Porsche development driver Lars Kern one minute, 27.87 seconds, to traverse a full lap at Laguna Seca
          • Porsche likes its lap records
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            Andrew J. Hawkins has a conflict of interest on the topic of Porsche Taycan Turbo GT as he is an employee of The Verge which is owned by Vox Media. He also has a personal relationship with Lars Kern who was involved in the development and testing of the car.
            • Andrew J. Hawkins works for The Verge, which is owned by Vox Media.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              The author of this article has a financial conflict of interest with Porsche, as he is a member of the Porsche Club of America and owns several Porsche models. He does not disclose this information in his article and may be biased towards promoting the brand. The topics provided include Laguna Seca, Tesla Model S Plaid, Nürburgring, Porsche, and Lars Kern.
              • `Andrew J. Hawkins writes for The Verge and has a personal connection to Porsche as he is a member of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) and owns several Porsche models himself. He does not mention his affiliation with PCA or his ownership of Porsches in his article, which could compromise his objectivity when reporting on competing brands like Tesla.

              72%

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              Porsche’s new 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT steals another Tesla record as its fastest vehicle yet

              Electrek Peter Johnson Monday, 11 March 2024 16:29
              • Unique Points
                • The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse with over 1,000 hp and a 2.1 second zero to sixty mph time.
                • Porsche has been on a roll the past few months as it expands its all-electric lineup.
                • The new Taycan Turbo GT is better in every way than its predecessor with more range, faster charging, and added performance.
              • Accuracy
                • The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse with over 1000 hp and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds.
                • The new Taycan is better in every way than its predecessor with more range, faster charging, and added performance.
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Porsche has been on a roll with its all-electric lineup when in fact they have only released two electric vehicles so far. Secondly, the author states that Porsche's new Taycan Turbo GT sets a new record for being the fastest vehicle yet but fails to mention that it was actually beaten by another car just days before this article was published. Thirdly, the author claims that Porsche has improved efficiency with its bigger battery and heat pump but does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim.
                • The author states that Porsche has been on a roll with its all-electric lineup when in fact they have only released two electric vehicles so far. This is deceptive because it implies that Porsche has had more success than they actually have.
                • The author claims that the new Taycan Turbo GT sets a new record for being the fastest vehicle yet but fails to mention that it was actually beaten by another car just days before this article was published. This is deceptive because it creates an impression of superiority without providing accurate information.
                • The author states that Porsche has improved efficiency with its bigger battery and heat pump but does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim. This is deceptive because it implies a level of expertise and knowledge that the author may not possess.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Porsche has been on a roll the past few months and that its engineers have done a great job with the updated Taycan. This is not evidence of anything and does not provide any logical reasoning for why this should be accepted as true. Additionally, there are several instances where the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Porsche has beaten Tesla's record and that it is faster than its predecessor without providing any context or comparison to other vehicles on the market. This creates a false sense of superiority for Porsche and may be misleading to readers who are not familiar with the specifications of other electric cars. Finally, there are several instances where the author uses dichotomous depictions by stating that Porsche is faster than Tesla's Model S Plaid without providing any context or comparison to other vehicles on the market. This creates a false sense of superiority for Porsche and may be misleading to readers who are not familiar with the specifications of other electric cars.
                • Porsche has been on a roll the past few months
                • The new Taycan is better in every way, with more range, faster charging, and added performance.
                • With up to 938 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.5 seconds, the new Taycan Turbo is Porsche's most powerful road-legal car yet.
              • Bias (85%)
                The article is biased towards Porsche and its new Taycan Turbo GT. The author repeatedly mentions the car's impressive performance and how it beats Tesla in terms of speed. Additionally, the article highlights Porsche's success story with expanding their all-electric lineup, which could be seen as a way to downplay Tesla's accomplishments.
                • Porsche added features like a new push-to-pass function that boosts power by up to 70 kW (for ten seconds) at the push of a button.
                  • Porsche has been on a roll the past few months as it expands its all-electric lineup. After revealing the fully electric Macan in January, its first established model converted to an EV, Porsche followed it up with an upgraded Taycan last month.
                    • The new 2025 Taycan reaches “new heights in performance” with all trims quicker than their predecessors.
                      • The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse. With over 1,000 hp and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, it is the fastest, most powerful road-legal Porsche of all time.
                        • With up to 938 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.5 seconds, the new Taycan Turbo is Porsche’s most powerful road-legal car yet.
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication