--- title: "Spied: Hardcore Porsche Taycan GT4 RS Finds Breaking Point at Nurburgring" date: "2025-09-11" modified: "2025-09-11" authors: - name: "Caleb Jacobs" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2027-porsche-taycan-gt4-rs-spy-shots" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" - "Spy Photos" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "porsche" - "sports car" - "Taycan" --- # Spied: Hardcore Porsche Taycan GT4 RS Finds Breaking Point at Nurburgring ![Porsche Taycan prototype on the Nurburgring]() It's easy to assume that Nurburgring record attempts are these cold, meticulously calculated runs that simply result in a new benchmark or some suspension adjustments. That's not always the case, though. These spy shots of the most hardcore [Porsche]() Taycan yet—maybe a GT4 RS model—show that [carnage is oftentimes the cost of doing business at The Green Hell](). After you gawk at that giant, fixed rear wing, take a peep at the wrecked diffuser in the gallery below. A source tells us that Porsche tried for a Nurburgring record twice on Wednesday, but the Stuttgart manufacturer ran into problems on both runs. Porsche factory driver Lars Kern reportedly hustled a blue super EV around the Nordschleife in ideal conditions, but after bottoming out on one of the track's 150+ turns, the diffuser was damaged too badly to continue. The result can be seen in these photos, where the aero equipment's strakes are damaged and the entire assembly is held up by duct tape on the Taycan's rear bumper: ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() There was also a purple Taycan that made an attempt with a largely similar body kit, from the aforementioned fixed rear wing to the giant diffuser and front wheel arch vents. It also wore aero discs on the rear wheels, which is something [we've seen before on hotted-up Taycans in testing](). Our source explained that while this car didn't suffer any damage during its fastest run, its "balance was not optimal" and the lap had to be scrapped. ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() ![Porsche Taycan GT4 RS testing at Nurburgring]() It was originally believed that these cars, with their wild bodywork and half-cages where the rear seats normally go, were [Taycan Turbo GT]()s with a soon-to-be-optional Manthey aero kit. However, that no longer seems to be the case. It's clear that Manthey is involved in the project, as the blue Taycan can be seen pulling into an area plastered with the motorsport specialist's branding, but in a more developmental role. Our spy photographer also claims that the cars captured in these images have more power than the already ludicrous Turbo GT, which makes 1,092 horsepower. I'm curious to see if Porsche sticks with the GT RS moniker here, as this would be the first EV to wear it. The wild aero is certainly reminiscent of what we've seen on [911]() and [Cayman GT RS]() variants. It's also possible that this will be the first Taycan to lap the Nurburgring in under seven minutes, as the Turbo GT's fastest time as of now is 7:07.55. For what it's worth, that's still a ways off the current-gen 911 GT3 RS, which managed a 6:44.848 back in 2022. *Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@thedrive.com* ## Author Caleb Jacobs is The Drive’s senior editor. When he’s not searching for stories or poring over copy, he’s usually driving his dump truck or wishing it was running so he could drive it. He was born and raised in the Missouri Ozarks, and he lives there today with his family. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Instagram]() [Twitter]()