Late final 12 months, Porsche despatched the Taycan Turbo S round Highway Atlanta, the place it clocked a world file for electrical autos with a time of 1:33.88. Although the Taycan is far more highly effective and faster in a straight line, the GT4 was nonetheless faster resulting from its lighter weight and superior dealing with skill. However what in regards to the gas-powered Panamera? Nicely, Porsche despatched a type of round Highway Atlanta as properly.

The Panamera Turbo S additionally set a lap file, this time for a four-door sedan, with a time of 1:31.51. Meaning the Panamera is lower than one second faster than the GT4 regardless of having extra energy. It is price noting that Eager piloted a guide GT4, so a PDK-equipped mannequin might need defeated the Panamera.

“Like all vehicles we have lapped at Highway Atlanta previously, the 718 Cayman GT4 was a manufacturing automobile in inventory type as a buyer can buy, together with the tires,” stated Frank Wiesmann, Supervisor, product communications at Porsche Vehicles North America.