There have been reports, teasers, and talks about a hybrid Porsche 911 for many years. Even though it was always impossible, getting such a car has been out of reach for a long time. But Porsche has now revealed that a hybrid 911 will not only come out this summer but is already on its way. All 911 models, as well as the Porsche 911 Hybrid, will get a new set of features early this summer. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume said, “Once again, we are using technology in series-production models that we have derived from the world of motorsport. Our customers can expect more technological innovations in this direction.” Can you describe the look of a hybrid 911 that uses technologies “derived from the world of motorsport”? Blume said last year that the hybrid 911 would not be a plug-in car, but he didn’t say anything about how the engine would be set up. Reports say it might look like the Corvette E-Ray, with the front wheels being powered by a small battery and electric motor and the back wheels being powered by a twin-turbo flat-six engine instead of a V8. Porsche has a big stake in the company that makes electric supercars, and Rimac could help with battery technology. A news report from Porsche says that they are committed to three types of powertrains. There are efficient internal combustion engines (ICEs), exciting plug-in hybrids, and new all-electric cars. Is a standard hybrid that works well an efficient internal combustion engine (ICE)? No matter what the specifics are, the 911 hybrid will be a turning point for the company. Every other Porsche model either already has a hybrid or all-electric drivetrain choice or one is being worked on. Even though it hasn’t been released yet, Porsche has tested the electric Boxster and showed it off much sooner than the 911 hybrid. Once the hybrid version comes out, the 911 name will only make electric cars.
