Porsche Launches Latest Hybrid 911 Models Make Wave at$164,900
By Dabbie Davis
May 31, 2024 03:30 AM EDT
During a live-streamed keynote on YouTube, the renowned German sports car manufacturer revealed the latest version of its legendary 911 model. As expected, Porsche introduced their newest creation, the 532 horsepower 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid. This model will be added to Porsche's lineup of plug-in hybrid vehicles.
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Porsche has made substantial enhancements to the 911 sports car. The latest 911 Carrera GTS represents the inaugural street-legal 911 fitted with an ultra-lightweight performance hybrid system. According to USA Today, Porsche has added the 911 Carrera GTS to its roster of cars, which also includes the Panamera and Cayenne e-Hybrids.
Unlike its predecessors, this most recent model stops being a plug-in hybrid that needs to be charged outside. Instead, the company claims that an electric motor built into the eight-speed transmission generates a potent 532 horsepower, an 11% boost over the current Carrera GTS model.
Rather, an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed transmission produces a powerful 532 horsepower-a 11% increase over the existing Carrera GTS version, according to the company. The 911 Carrera GTS showcases an updated aesthetic, enhanced cabin, improved airflow dynamics, along with a potent T-Hybrid setup and an electric exhaust gas turbocharger.
Talk About Speed
HotCars also reported the most recent Porsche 911 Carrera GTS upgrades in further detail. The 2025 model benefits from improved aerodynamics and offers remarkable acceleration, taking just 2.9 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Its top speed is 194 mph. Furthermore, innovations like the recently released electrically powered turbocharger and small, high-voltage battery improve performance without significantly increasing weight.
The flagship 911 Carrera GTS, the pioneering street-legal 911 model to feature a lightweight hybrid powertrain geared towards performance. Central to this setup is an innovative 3.6-liter boxer engine, elevating power and fuel efficiency levels.
A standout technological advancement is the electrically driven turbocharger, boosting throttle response and overall performance. This turbocharger integrates an electric motor to swiftly generate boost and can double as a generator, yielding up to 14hp through exhaust gas flow.
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The hybrid system is supported by a compact high-voltage battery, akin in size and weight to a standard 12-volt battery, yet capable of storing up to 1.9 kWh of energy. This configuration enables the latest 911 Carrera GTS to achieve enhanced performance without a substantial weight gain, with a mere 103 lbs. increase in U.S. curb weight compared to its predecessor.
Aesthetics, Interior, Exterior
Porsche has upgraded the exterior aesthetics, enhancing aerodynamics through elements like adaptive front diffusers and active air flaps. Inside, the revamped interior boasts a fully digital cockpit, a curved 12.6-inch display, and expanded connectivity capabilities, including seamless integration with Apple CarPlay and dedicated applications for popular services like Spotify and Apple Music.
Pricing starts for 911 Carrera GTS is at $164,900. According to TheRichest, Porsche Newsroom released a press statement on May 28th titled "Enhanced Performance with New Porsche 911 T-Hybrid," revealing details and visuals of the hybrid Porsche 911.
The introduction of the hybrid Porsche 911 sparked considerable excitement and garnered substantial attention-here are the current details available.
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