The revamped 992.2 model is scheduled for release in the 2025 model year, marking the debut of the first 911 hybrid.
Porsche's iconic 911 is set to undergo changes in 2025. The 992.2-generation 911 will feature subtle updates to both its exterior and interior, as well as the introduction of electrification to Porsche's rear-engine sports car. While most 911 models will incorporate a 48-volt electrical system with an integrated starter-generator alongside the classic flat-six engine, a high-voltage gasoline-electric powertrain will eventually be added to the lineup. The hybrid powerplant, expected to be named T-HEV, is likely to join the 911 family post-2025.
Hybrid System
Reportedly developed in collaboration with Rimac (where Porsche has a 45 percent stake), the hybrid system includes a 400-volt electrical system, an integrated starter-generator, an electric motor powering the front wheels (generating approximately 80 to 90 horsepower), and a 2.0-kWh battery charged by the gas engine or regenerative braking. Altogether, the electric components of the powertrain are said to weigh less than 60 pounds.
A twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six engine with 395 hp, adapted for hybrid use, handles the gasoline component. The overall system power is anticipated to reach around 475 horsepower. However, due to the complexity of the power unit, 911s equipped with it will not offer a manual gearbox. There are speculations that Porsche is developing a more potent hybrid variant with a power output exceeding 520 horses, bridging the performance gap between the 911's GTS and Turbo models, both of which are set to undergo substantial powertrain updates.
New Engine Options for GTS and Turbo Models
The internal documents we have reviewed suggest that the GTS and Turbo models will replace the current 3.0- and 3.7-liter forced-induction flat-six engines with a new twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter engine. A naturally aspirated version is expected to replace the current 4.0-liter engine in the GT3, GT3 RS, and S/T models. Anticipate the arrival of the 3.6-powered 992.2 GT3 in the 2027 model year. Meanwhile, the 992.2 Carrera and Carrera S models will retain the twin-turbo 3.0-liter engine, with minor increases in power output.
A fully electric Porsche 911 is still a few years away, as this type of powertrain is not expected to be available until the upcoming decade. The electric 911 is anticipated to be part of the 998-generation series, succeeding the 992-generation model set to be launched in 2028.
