STUTTGART: The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS, custom-developed for the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package, represents a breakthrough in high-performance tyre technology for electric vehicles.
With a dual-layer carcass for enhanced rigidity, the tyre manages the Taycan’s weight and aerodynamic forces, ensuring stability at high speeds and precision during extreme cornering.
Pirelli’s patented Resin Blend technology enables the multi-compound tread to deliver exceptional grip across a range of conditions, while the tread pattern reduces rolling resistance and road noise, enhancing both efficiency and comfort.
Developed using Pirelli’s Virtual Geometry Development system, the Trofeo RS was digitally designed to optimise every aspect of its performance.
Leveraging artificial intelligence and neural networks, Pirelli reduced development time by 30%, minimising the need for physical prototypes while fine-tuning the tyre’s contact patch and structural integrity.
These digital refinements were validated through rigorous physical testing, including simulations and real-world trials, ensuring durability and top-tier performance.
The Trofeo RS played a pivotal role in the Taycan Turbo GT’s record-breaking lap times on some of the world’s most challenging tracks, including Nürburgring, Laguna Seca, and the Shanghai International Circuit.
Its advanced construction allowed the Taycan to harness its 1,100 PS output, balancing extreme power with the efficiency required of an electric vehicle.
A collaborative effort between Pirelli’s Milan headquarters and Porsche’s engineering teams in Stuttgart and Weissach, the tyre embodies the integration of innovation and precision.
From its tailored design to its real-world track performance, the P Zero Trofeo RS showcases what’s possible for electric vehicle tyres, setting new benchmarks for performance and sustainability.
