Porsche has dominated out an electrical 911, at least for now, however hybrid know-how is certainly on the playing cards. In truth, it is deliberate for the present 992 era.
The most recent spy pictures and video reveal that Porsche is already evaluating early check mules for a 911 hybrid. The automobile being examined might seem like a present 911 Turbo, however the yellow sticker on the rear is an trade requirement for electrified check vehicles in some elements.
The rear part has additionally been blacked out. That is additionally a typical characteristic for electrified sports activities vehicles on the early stage of improvement, as engineers typically place new {hardware} to be examined within the rear of the car. This {hardware} will finally be moved inside the physique on the prototype stage.
The spy video suggests there’s a number of work to be completed nonetheless. The tester bounces round and appears downright unruly because it’s flung across the Nürburgring, seemingly as a result of additional weight from all of the hybrid elements. It is thought the additional area required for all of the {hardware} was one of many causes the footprint of the 992 era was made bigger than the earlier 991.
In keeping with our supply, the 911 hybrid will use a 400-volt electrical system as an alternative of an 800-volt system just like the Taycan battery-electric automobile. The upper voltage system is best suited to speedy charging, which is not needed for a hybrid which can have a smaller battery.
What is not clear is whether or not the automobile will characteristic a plug for charging, or whether or not it rely solely on a mixture of engine energy and brake power (and presumably exhaust power) regeneration. A plug-in hybrid might be extra seemingly, in order that the automobile can provide a good electrical vary—a should in cities which can be more and more requiring automobiles to have zero-emission modes.
2024 Porsche 911 Turbo S E-Hybrid check mule spy pictures – Picture credit score: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
As for the electrical motor, it’ll seemingly be built-in with the transmission. Former 911 chief August Achleitner told Motor Authority in a 2019 interview that the 992-gen 911’s 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is similar unit utilized in hybrid variations of the Panamera.
There was some dialogue inside Porsche on whether or not the primary 911 hybrid ought to be a mid-range mannequin or a range-topper. The truth that a 911 Turbo is getting used for the check mule suggests the latter. This implies the primary 911 hybrid will seemingly find yourself being one thing alongside the strains of a 911 Turbo S E-Hybrid.
Search for the 911 hybrid to be launched in 2023 as a 2024 mannequin, with its arrival anticipated to coincide with the 992-gen 911’s mid-cycle replace.
