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Porsche has significantly enhanced its most iconic model, the 911, with the introduction of the 2025 edition. The standout feature of this model is its performance-focused hybrid system, marking the first time a 911 has incorporated such technology. Porsche promises a notable boost in real-world performance with this innovation.
The 911 Carrera GTS Coupe now accelerates from zero to 100kmph in just 3 seconds, with a top speed of 312kmph. The 911 Carrera will also be available at the launch of this new model. Both cars are equipped with a refined 3.0-litre, twin-turbo boxer engine that delivers more power than its predecessor. The new 911 also boasts a refreshed design, enhanced aerodynamics, a modernized interior, upgraded standard features, and improved connectivity.
Central to the hybrid system is a newly developed electric exhaust gas turbocharger. An integrated electric motor, situated between the compressor and turbine wheel, rapidly brings the turbocharger up to speed, creating instant boost pressure. This electric motor also acts as a generator, producing up to 15bhp of electric power from the exhaust gas flow. The innovative wastegate-free design allows the use of a single turbocharger instead of two.
The powertrain features a permanent magnet synchronous motor integrated into the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This motor provides additional drive torque of up to 150Nm and a power boost of up to 40kW, even at idle speed. Porsche has paired both electric motors with a lightweight high-voltage battery. This battery, comparable in size and weight to a traditional 12V starter battery, stores up to 1.9 kWh of energy (gross) and operates at a voltage of 400V.
Despite these advancements, the core of the hybrid drive remains a robust 3.6-litre boxer engine. The high-voltage system allows for an electrically driven air-conditioning compressor, eliminating the need for a belt drive and making the engine more compact. Even without electrical assistance, the boxer engine produces approximately 485bhp and 570Nm of torque. Combined, the system output reaches around 540bhp and 610Nm, representing a power increase of about 60bhp over its predecessor.
In summary, the 2025 Porsche 911 represents a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, retaining its classic boxer engine while integrating cutting-edge hybrid technology to deliver superior performance and efficiency.
