Porsche Confirms 911 Hybrid to Debut This Summer
We’ve long heard rumours and seen reports about a hybrid variant of the legendary Porsche 911, but the automaker made it perfectly clear that it would be the last vehicle in the lineup to resist electrification. Now, the moment of truth has come.
At its annual press conference on Tuesday, Porsche confirmed that a facelifted and updated 911 will debut in early summer and that it will include a high-performance hybrid.
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CEO Oliver Blume explained that the hybrid powertrain used by the 911 will be derived from the world of motorsport, meaning it won’t be a plug-in hybrid system like the ones available in the Panamera and Cayenne. He also said customers will have more than one hybrid model to choose from.
The focus on performance means that fuel economy won’t really be a priority. In fact, the 911 Hybrid is likely going to sit at the top of the ladder, above the 640-horsepower 911 Turbo S. No technical specs have been released so far, just to be clear.
And what about a fully electric 911? Blume mentioned that “electric sports cars are a clear priority, but we'll continue to offer combustion engine cars and hybrid drives throughout the period of transformation,” referring to Europe’s decision to only allow sales of zero-emission vehicles starting in 2035.
ICE-powered cars will get a free pass if they run on synthetic fuel, something that Porsche is currently working on. In other words, an electric 911 is nowhere in sight. The company already has the Taycan, and next year the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman will go electric, too.
Come back in a few months to get all the details about the future Porsche 911 Hybrid.
