Porsche has ruled out an electric 911, at least for now, but the hybrid generation is on the agenda, starting with the current 992 generation.
When the 992 911 undergoes its mid-cycle facelift over a period of six to 12 months, some variants will get electrified powertrains.
One of them is expected to be the 911 Turbo S, and the facelifted version has been spotted again in prototype form. The prototypes being tested may look like the current 911 Turbo S, but the yellow sticker on some of them is an industry requirement for electrified test cars in some countries, including Porsche’s home of Germany.
Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said last year that an electrified 911 was coming. He said it would be a hybrid similar to the old 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car, not a plug-in hybrid like the 918 Spyder hypercar. This means that there will be no plug and that the electric motor generator(s) will be used only to assist the internal combustion engine and recover braking power.
According to our source, the 911 Turbo S Hybrid will use a 400-volt electric formula instead of an 800-volt formula like the Taycan electric car. The higher-voltage formula is better suited for fast charging, which is not mandatory for a hybrid with a much smaller battery than that of an electric vehicle.
Wait for the engine to be incorporated into the transmission. Former 911 leader August Achleitner told Motor Authority in a 2019 interview that the 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission in the 992-generation 911 is the same unit used in hybrid versions of the Panamera. , which also incorporate the engine into the transmission.
The redesigned edition of the vintage 911 Turbo is being tested. However, rumors indicate that this style would forget about hybrid technology.
2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S Hybrid spy images – Photo credit: Baldauf
The refreshed 911 Turbo S will also feature some styling changes. The prototypes reveal new designs for the taillights and exhaust tips. The front trim is also expected to be updated and new internal components are planned for the rear lights with brighter and more precise light beams. The turn signals can also be incorporated into the headlights, rather than living in the front fascia like the existing model.
Look for the updated 911 Turbo S to debut late this year or early next. It should arrive alongside a facelifted 911 Carerra, which is also expected to offer a hybrid option. They should arrive as 2025 models in the U.S.
Stay tuned for updates as you go.