Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid, the hybrid revolution of the German sports legend
The iconic model celebrates its 60th anniversary with the 992.2 variant, which in addition to a restyling also debuts a hybrid powertrain never before seen on the Zuffenhausen company's rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car
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Key points
- The initials of the new hybrid are T-Hybrid
- Porsche 911 Hybrid, the battery
- The thermal boxer engine is much more compact
- New suspension matched to the 911 T-Hybrid
- No plug-in hybrid solution
- Many aesthetic innovations for the new 911
- Inside the instrument panel is digital
- New connectivity features coming soon
- List prices of the new 911 range (992.2)
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Electric? No thanks! At Porsche, they could not switch from an endothermic to a 100% electric powertrain for their iconic model, the 911, thus risking betraying sixty years of undisputed leadership among thoroughbred sports cars. Many have tried to challenge a supremacy that has always been the flagship of the 911, without ever quite succeeding. So it is that from the magic cylinder of the Zuffenhausen designers came the hybrid solution that can satisfy even the most die-hard drivers because it keeps the car's weight down to human levels and even increases performance.
The abbreviation for the new hybrid is T-Hybrid
.Exploiting know-how acquired in racing that has always seen its cars in the limelight, Porsche is now ready to offer a hybrid solution that fits into the overall construction concept of the 911 and, above all, improves its performance. How it is quickly said. The T-Hybrid system of the new 911 Carrera GTS is equipped with a newly developed electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Thanks to the electric unit integrated between the compressor and the turbine, the optimum operating speed can be reached quickly to ensure a much more immediate boost of the thermal as well.
Porsche 911 Hybrid, the battery
.The electric motor also acts as a generator, providing an additional 15 horsepower for a more dynamic delivery. The powertrain also has a permanent magnet synchronous motor integrated into the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The result is up to 150 Nm more drive torque and a power increase of 40 kW. The electric motors are complemented by a high-voltage battery (400 volts). Porsche has also opted for a very light lithium-ion battery for the 12-volt electrical system for on-board services.
The thermal boxer engine is much more compact
.At the heart of the T-Hybrid system is still the 3.6-litre boxer engine, but more compact with an increased bore of 97 mm and a longer stroke of 81 mm, resulting in an increase in displacement of 0.6 litres. The engine is also equipped with camshaft adjustment to maintain the ideal ratio between fuel and air mixture over the entire operating range. Thus conceived, the engine delivers a basic 485 hp for a system output of 541 hp and a power increase of 61 hp that improves 0-100 but reduces CO2 and with a weight increase of only 50 kg.
New suspension matched to the 911 T-Hybrid
.The new 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid comes with a revised suspension. A steered rear axle is now standard, which increases stability at high speeds and reduces the turning radius. As an alternative to the hybrid, Porsche offers a 911 Carrera with the 3,000 cc boxer engine in a revised version with a power increase to 394 hp, which translates into 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.1 seconds and a speed of 294 km/h. For both new 911s, there are seven types of wheels. The hybrid version offers 21-inch wheels with an 11.5-inch width as standard.
