The upcoming Ferrari Luce may not be the only high-priced, high-performance EV unveiled this year. New spy shots captured in Sweden reveal that, despite waning interest in the Taycan model line (4,142 units sold in 2025 versus 7,570 in 2024), Porsche is pushing ahead with the development of its electric sedan’s most hardcore variant yet. The name has not yet been announced, but this widebody Taycan with significant aero upgrades may fall under the Turbo range, possibly being named the Taycan Turbo GT4 RS. At least, that’s what our spies are calling it. Whatever name it adopts, we shouldn’t have long to wait before all is revealed.
Production Bodywork Appears on Hardcore Porsche Taycan Prototype
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SH Proshots/Autoblog
SH Proshots/Autoblog
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This prototype appears to be closer to production than any previously sighted test vehicle, with a front bumper that looks almost finished, featuring a pair of canards on each side and a large splitter underneath. On top of the front fenders, we see vents that will help to evacuate air from the wheel wells, improving downforce, and behind the front wheel arches, which are also vented, there’s a GT3 RS-like air guide that will help to calm turbulent air flowing down the side of the vehicle at high speed. Similarly, the pumped-up rear arches have cutouts that will help to channel air towards the tail of the car, where a huge diffuser sits under the rear bumper. Atop the trunk is an unmissable wing that may be adjustable. Another noteworthy detail is the braking setup, with huge discs that seem barely able to fit inside the wheels, which are missing their center caps. Clearly, this will be Porsche’s most performance-focused EV yet.
Why the New Taycan Top Trim May Have a Roll Cage
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SH Proshots/Autoblog
The side rear windows are heavily tinted, but peering through the front and rear windshields, we see diagonal bars that appear to be part of a roll cage. The most aggressive Taycan thus far, the Turbo GT with Weissach Package, already ditches its rear seats to save weight, so it’s possible that this cage will be offered as an option. Last year, our spies captured a similarly aggressive Taycan development mule lapping the Nürbugring with aero covers on its rear wheels, potentially hinting at input from Manthey Racing. Going all-in on the Taycan to extract maximum performance seems to be a matter of pride for Porsche after cheaper, more powerful Chinese EVs have lapped the Nürburging in less time, robbing the German automaker of records it usually owns with ease.
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