A Porsche 911 Hybrid Is Expected This Summer

Porsche has been talking about a partially electrified 911 for several years now. The automaker has finally confirmed its plan to present a 911 hybrid as early as this summer.

Porsche CEO Oliver Blume made the announcement during the presentation of the company's financial results for 2023. He added that a high-performance variant will be part of the equation.

It’s expected the Turbo S version of the 911 will be the one getting a hybrid powertrain, but other rumours are pointing to other variants so we’ll have to wait and see. Porsche plans to eventually offer a hybrid powertrain on most models in the 911 range.

Now, what kind of hybridity is Porsche planning? We know that the other hybrid models in it lineup are plug-in hybrids, but that won't be the case here. The 911’s electric motor will be there to support the gasoline engine and recover energy under braking.

For the rest, it’s all speculation. The 911 hybrid could be equipped with a 2.0 kWh battery, 400-volt architecture and an electric motor capable of generating 80 to 90 hp. The entire system is said to have been developed in part by Rimac. The electric motor would drive the front wheels, and sit in the front half of the car for better weight distribution.

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