Porsche 911 Hybrid: Carmaker’s First Hybrid 911

The German automobile manufacturer Porsche recently showcased their first ever 911 in hybrid, exclusive to the GTS trim. The Porsche 911 Hybrid is electrified with a 3.6-litre flat-six turbocharged petrol powertrain, which produces 534bhp and 610Nm of peak torque. 

So, let’s delve into the offerings of Porsche’s first-ever hybrid 911 car. 

Porsche 911 Hybrid: Specifications

As for the specifications, the new Porsche 911 Hybrid is powered by a T-Hybrid petrol-electric powertrain, comprising a 3.6-litre turbocharged six-cylinder boxer engine, which is tuned to produce 541bhp and 610Nm of peak torque. This setup gave a bump to the power figures over the previous model’s 481bhp and 570Nm of torque 

The electric motor is integrated into the gearbox, accompanied by a small liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery.  

Thanks to the significant improvements on the power front, the 911 Hybrid can touch 100kmph from a standstill in just 3.0 seconds (0.4 seconds faster than the previous model). In parallel, it can do 0-160kmph and 0-200kmph in 6.8 seconds and 10.5 seconds, respectively. The top speed has increased to 312kmph. 

Despite a 50kg weight increase, primarily due to a 27kg battery, this Porsche 911 Hybrid has achieved a weight distribution of 37:63 front-to-rear ratio. 

For your reference, the front end of this vehicle houses the hybrid setup, including a 400V lithium-ion battery and pulse inverter; shedding the fuel capacity to 84 litres. Beneath the rear seat, there is a lesser 12V lithium-ion battery. 

Porsche 911 Hybrid: Offerings

Despite receiving an upgraded powertrain, the overall silhouette of the 911 is retained. However, the prospects can choose their preferred alloy wheel design from various options of alloy wheels, ranging from 19 to 21 inches. It’s worth noting that the GTS model will have larger alloy wheels as it will be performance-centric. 

The rear, on the other hand, retains that single width-spanning LED bar, which was first introduced on the 992 generation, exuding the typical 911 look. 

Further, Porsche states that it has made significant aerodynamic enhancements by adding active front air vents with adjustable louvres for optimised cooling, spoiler, and diffuser.

With these additions and new aerodynamically designed wheels, this vehicle has a reduced drag coefficient of 0.27. The optional aero kit reduces lift and increases downforce, improving the car’s performance capabilities. 

Besides that, Porsche has offered a new radar, ultrasonic sensors and tweaked OLED taillights.

From the inside, the new 911 Hybrid boasts features like a digital tachometer, a wireless charger, and keyless-go, to name a few. 

Closing Words

Porsche has confirmed that the T-Hybrid setup works with the all-wheel drive system, hinting at future applications in 911 Turbos and Carrera 4s, but the Carerra GTS will be exclusive to the rear-wheel drive system. 

Lastly, there will also be coupe and cabriolet configurations for the 911 Carrera and GTS models. The latter will also be available in Targa body style and with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.