Porsche 911 T-Hybrid introduces dual hybrid tech

PORSCHE has demonstrated its engineering nous within the upgraded petrol/electrical hybrid Carrera GTS and to a lesser extent the dual turbo 911 Carrera fashions, the previous a tech tour-de-force that includes an electrical motor throughout the turbocharger itself that contributes to system energy and reduces turbo lag along with an built-in electrical traction motor within the transmission.

The ‘new’ 911 is priced from $280,500 plus on-road prices and is predicted in Australian showrooms within the first quarter of 2025. Pricing of the vary will increase by as a lot as $31,300 (see desk beneath for particulars).

Different mannequin highlights embody a revamped design, higher (energetic) aerodynamics, a contemporary inside with digital cockpit, upgraded commonplace tools and expanded connectivity.

The 911 Carrera is accessible in Coupe and Cabriolet configuration whereas the GTS provides a Carrera 4 to the RWD Coupe and Cabrio variants together with a Targa AWD mannequin.

However the focus is on the intelligent T-Hybrid system that enables Porsche to run a single turbocharger as a substitute of two on its newly developed 3.6-litre flat six-cylinder engine within the GTS mannequin for good points throughout the board in effectivity together with efficiency.

The brand new 911 Carrera GTS is the primary street-legal 911 super-lightweight efficiency hybrid endowing the Coupe mannequin with a zero to 100km/h dash in 3.0 seconds and a prime velocity of 312km/h for the monitor.

As already talked about, the T-Hybrid system has an electrical motor within the exhaust gasoline turbocharger positioned between the compressor and turbine wheel that Porsche says, “instantaneously brings the turbocharger on top of things”.

It instantly builds up enhance strain eliminating turbo lag and features as a generator cranking as much as 11kW of electrical energy into the powertrain, vitality extracted from the exhaust gasoline circulation. Due to its instantaneous enhance, the waste gate-free electrical turbo permits using just one unit as a substitute of the earlier two turbos.

Further to this, the powertrain additionally features a 40kW/150Nm everlasting magnet synchronous motor built-in into the brand new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK).

Each electrical motors are coupled to a light-weight and compact high-voltage battery corresponding in measurement and weight to a standard 12-volt starter battery and able to storing as much as 1.9kWh of vitality working on 400V.

Porsche has put in a light-weight lithium-ion battery for the 12V on-board electrical system.

The high-voltage system permits the air-conditioning compressor to be pushed electrically and the belt drive to be omitted decreasing general engine measurement to create area above for the heartbeat inverter and DC-DC converter.

The three.6-litre flat six engine is predicated on Porsche’s present 3.0-litre boxer with an enlarged bore to 97mm and elevated stroke to 81mm.

Porsche’s VarioCam camshaft management and a valve management with rocker arms is used to maximise effectivity a lot in order that even with out electrical help, the boxer engine delivers 357kW and 570 Nm of torque with the overall system output rated at 398kW and 610Nm, an influence enhance over its predecessor of 45kW.

The 911 Carrera will even be out there concurrent with the GTS and is powered by a calmly modified 3.0-litre twin-turbo boxer six pot engine that’s extra highly effective than its predecessors rated at 290kW and 450Nm. It has a bigger intercooler and makes use of the dual turbos from the earlier GTS mannequin.

The Carrera Coupe goes from 0 to 100km/h in 4.1 seconds (3.9 seconds with the Sport Chrono bundle) and has a prime velocity of 294km/h for the monitor.

Along with the T-Hybrid tech, the 911 GTS scores optimised suspension and energetic aerodynamics with, for the primary time, rear-axle steering as commonplace. The sports activities suspension with a variable damper system (PASM) and a experience peak lowered by 10mm present sharper dealing with.

Seven wheel selections can be found on the brand new 911 Carrera from 19-/20-inch or 20-/21-inch designs with an possibility for carbon blade wheels that cut back the drag coefficient and enhance effectivity.

The GTS fashions roll on 11.5-inch extensive 21-inch wheels with 315/30 ZR 21 tyres on the rear as commonplace and 245/35 ZR 20 tyres on 8.5- inch extensive 20-inch wheels on the entrance.

Mannequin-specific exhaust programs are elegantly built-in into the hanging diffuser fins. A sports activities exhaust system is optionally out there for the 911 Carrera fashions. The 911 Carrera GTS fashions come commonplace with a GTS-specific sports activities exhaust system.

Each mannequin variants are geared up with Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK twin clutch transmission) as commonplace.

In line with Porsche data’ its engineers used data gained from motor racing as the premise for designing the hybrid system.

“We developed and examined all kinds of concepts and approaches to reach on the hybrid system that might go well with the 911 completely,” mentioned Porsche 911 and 718 mannequin line vp Frank Moser.

“The result’s a novel drive that matches into the general idea of the 911 and considerably enhances its efficiency.”

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume mentioned, “With the relaunch of this iconic mannequin, Porsche has modernised 4 of its six mannequin traces in just some months: Panamera, Taycan, Macan and 911.”

“Our product portfolio is youthful than ever and extremely enticing providing our prospects much more customisation choices and unique experiences.”

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera GTS pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road prices.