The world of performance cars has entered a new era. After years of teasing the possibility, the elusive sub-two-second zero-to-sixty miles per hour time has finally been achieved. Porsche’s latest creation, the Taycan Turbo GT, has shattered expectations by reaching this milestone with a stunning 1.9-second sprint, powered by its incredible 1,092 horsepower.

This achievement builds on decades of incremental progress. Back in 2008, the Bugatti Veyron, with its four turbochargers and 1,001 horsepower, reached sixty miles per hour in 2.5 seconds. It was an impressive feat at the time, but the performance car world was just getting started. Porsche’s 918 Spyder, launched in 2015, cut that time to 2.1 seconds, sparking conversations about whether a sub-two-second run was on the horizon.

Since then, advancements in technology and electrification have brought cars closer to this milestone. The Ferrari SF90 plug-in hybrid, with 986 horsepower, clocked in at exactly two seconds. Meanwhile, electric sedans like the Tesla Model S Plaid and Lucid Air Sapphire demonstrated how electrification could rival traditional hypercars, both posting times of 2.1 seconds.

Porsche’s Taycan Turbo GT finally broke through, but it is worth noting the conditions under which this record was set. The test, conducted by *Car and Driver*, involved a four-seat version of the Taycan Turbo GT, weighing in at 5,203 pounds. Unlike lightweight, stripped-down versions such as the Weissach package variant that saves 165 pounds, this car was fully equipped and ran on Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tires.

During initial runs, the car’s launch control system, engaged by selecting Sport Plus mode, turning off stability control, and holding down both pedals, experienced slight traction issues. These early attempts revealed minor scrabbling of the tires as they searched for grip. However, once the tires were properly heated, the Taycan Turbo GT delivered consistently jaw-dropping performance.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that the test was performed on a standard concrete surface, not a specially prepared drag strip. Despite the less-than-ideal conditions, the Taycan Turbo GT demonstrated exceptional capability, with an average zero-to-sixty miles per hour time calculated from two runs: 1.898 seconds in one direction and 1.910 seconds in the other.

The Taycan’s dominance, however, is most noticeable in the zero-to-sixty sprint. As speeds climb, its competitors begin to close the gap. The Taycan Turbo GT completed the quarter mile in 9.3 seconds at 150 miles per hour, tying with the 1,234-horsepower Lucid Air Sapphire and edging out the 1,020-horsepower Tesla Model S Plaid by one-tenth of a second. At higher speeds, the Taycan begins to fall behind due to its lower horsepower and fewer electric motors compared to the Sapphire. The Lucid Air Sapphire overtakes the Taycan by 0.7 seconds to 160 miles per hour and extends its lead to 1.1 seconds at 170 miles per hour.

Where the Taycan Turbo GT truly shines is in its braking and handling. The car achieved the shortest stopping distances among its competitors, halting from seventy miles per hour in 141 feet and from one hundred miles per hour in 274 feet. Its cornering capabilities are equally impressive, with an average lateral acceleration of 1.08 g on the skidpad, outperforming the Lucid Air Sapphire and matching the Tesla Model S Plaid.

This test underscores the Taycan Turbo GT’s unique balance of speed, precision, and usability. While it may trail slightly at extreme speeds compared to its rivals, it sets a new standard in acceleration, handling, and overall performance.

A general rule of thumb in the automotive world is that a reduction of one hundred pounds in curb weight can trim one-tenth of a second off a car’s zero-to-sixty miles per hour time. With that in mind, a lighter version of the Taycan Turbo GT, such as one equipped with the Weissach package, might achieve an even more astonishing time of 1.8 seconds.

This historic achievement by the Taycan Turbo GT, verified through *Car and Driver’s* rigorous testing, cements Porsche’s position as a leader in innovation and performance. As technology continues to evolve, it is exciting to imagine what the future holds for the world of high-performance vehicles.

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