With the 992.2-generation 911 GTS, Porsche has, for the first time in history, injected the iconic sportscar with electricity. The result promises to be astounding.
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While there have been many changes made to the 911 over its 60-year history, they’ve tended to be evolutionary and subtle. Air cooling made way for water cooling, hydraulically assisted steering for the electrical variety, and all-paw drivetrains have been introduced to several models over the eight generations. Of course, turbocharging has been present since the 930. However, the flat-six has never been equipped with hybrid technology… Until now.
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For the first time, the German marque has handed a production 911, the Porsche the firm says will remain fossil-fuel-powered for as long as possible, an injection of electricity. The first derivative to gain a hybrid powertrain will be the updated 922-generation Carrera GTS.
The 992.2 GTS employs Porsche’s T-Hybrid setup. The petrol-electric arrangement comprises a 3.6-litre flat-six and electric motor, coupled with a 400 V, 1.9 kWh battery. Compared to the 992’s (353 kW/570 N.m) 3.0-litre unit, the (50 kg-heavier) 992.2’s peak power and torque outputs stand at 398 kW and 610 N.m. The result is a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 3.0 seconds, four-tenths of a second quicker than the pre-updated model, and a top speed of 312 km/h.
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How does the 992.2 911 drive? Be sure to keep an eye on the September issue of CAR for our full report.
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Find the full feature in the August issue of CAR Magazine.
