Is the 2025 Porsche 911 a Hybrid?

For 2025, the Porsche 911 GTS will be getting a hybrid powertrain. This is a first for this iconic sports car, and it is a reflection of the German automaker’s commitment to pushing the limits in terms of power and performance. But, exactly how will a hybrid Porsche 911 work?

Porsche 911 Hybrid Powertrain: The T-Hybrid System

Porsche has dubbed the new hybrid powertrain as the “T-Hybrid,” with the “T” standing for “Turbo.” This nomenclature reflects the system’s primary focus on enhancing performance rather than maximizing fuel efficiency.

At the heart of the T-Hybrid system is a newly developed 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine. On its own, this engine produces 478 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. However, the real magic happens when it’s combined with the hybrid components.

Electric Turbocharger and Integrated Starter-Generator

One of the key innovations in the T-Hybrid system is the use of an electrically driven turbocharger. Unlike traditional turbochargers, which rely solely on exhaust gasses to spin the turbine, the electric turbocharger in the 911 has an integrated electric motor that can spool up the compressor wheel instantly, virtually eliminating turbo lag.

Additionally, the T-Hybrid system features an integrated starter-generator unit housed within the eight-speed PDK (Porsche Doppelkupplung) dual-clutch transmission. This electric motor provides an additional 54 horsepower and 110 pound-feet of torque, supplementing the internal combustion engine’s output.

Compact High-Voltage Battery

Powering the electric components is a compact 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that operates at 400 volts. Remarkably, this high-voltage battery weighs only around 60 pounds and is roughly the same size as the traditional 12-volt battery found in non-hybrid 911 models.

Performance and Efficiency Gains

The potent 3.6-liter engine and the hybrid system combine to produce a total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque for the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. This represents a significant performance increase of 59 horsepower and 29 pound-feet of torque over the previous non-hybrid GTS model.

Porsche claims that the 2025 911 Carrera GTS Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds quicker than its predecessor. The top track speed has also been increased to 194 mph.

While Porsche hasn’t provided specific fuel economy figures, the T-Hybrid system is expected to deliver some efficiency gains, particularly in city driving conditions where the electric motor can provide additional assistance.

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