Apple CEO Tim Cook secretly promoted Vision Pro while Porsche’s two new Taycan models, namely the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package, set new lap records, beating those of Tesla.
What happened: Porsche has set a new benchmark in the world of electric vehicle racing with its new Taycan Turbo GT series, surpassing previous lap records held by competitors like Tesla, as Teslarati reported on Monday.
The record-breaking lap was completed on February 23 at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca in California. According to Inside EVs, the Taycan Turbo GT, equipped with the Weissach package, achieved a lap time of 1:27.87 minutes, surpassing the Tesla Model S Plaid’s previous record by nearly 18 seconds.
A video posted by Porsche showed Cook congratulating the team and highlighting the role of Apple products in this achievement.
“Porsche has always been known for excellence and we are proud to see many of our products play a role in what you do,” he said.
“And it’s great to see Apple Vision Pro help reimagine tracking experiences.”
CEO of Porsche Oliver Blume they also highlighted the significant role of their partnership with Apple and teased an upcoming racing app designed for Apple Vision Pro users. The partnership between the companies began with the integration of Apple Music into the Porsche Taycan in 2020.
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Because matter: The Taycan model has been a symbol of Porsche’s EV prowess, previously making headlines for the fastest EV trip from Thailand to Singapore in just 29 hours in July. However, the journey has not been without obstacles. In September, Porsche recalled nearly 5,000 Taycan electric vehicles due to fire risks.
Further underscoring safety concerns, in December, Porsche recommended electric vehicle users opt for low-voltage charging cables after recalling 40,000 vehicles, including the Taycan, due to fire risks from overheating charging cables .
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Photo courtesy: Porsche
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