Porsche, the renowned German automaker, has unveiled its first-ever production hybrid version of the iconic 911 sports car. The new model, which starts at $164,900 for the Carrera GTS hybrid, marks a significant shift in Porsche's lineup amid increasing focus on electrified vehicles and tightening fuel economy standards.
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS hybrid is powered by a newly developed 3.6-liter boxer hybrid engine that produces a combined output of 532 horsepower and 449 foot-pounds of torque. The electric motor, integrated into the PDK transmission, provides an additional boost to the engine's performance.
The new hybrid model is available as a coupe and a convertible (cabriolet), with both versions offering rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. Orders for the hybrid models are now open, with deliveries expected to U.S. dealers toward the end of 2024.
Porsche's decision to introduce a hybrid 911 comes as other automakers increase or add hybrid vehicles to their lineups amid slower-than-expected adoption of all-electric vehicles. The current electrified Porsche lineup includes six plug-in hybrid Cayenne models, three Panamera plug-in hybrid models, and ten all-electric Taycan models.
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS hybrid was revealed alongside an updated lineup of Porsche 911 sports cars for the 2025 model year. The non-hybrid vehicles range from about $120,000 to more than $241,000 for a 911 GT3 RS.
Updates to the 2025 911 include exterior and interior designs, enhanced engine performance, and improved standard equipment such as rear-axle steering for increased stability. Porsche's first-quarter global sales were 77,640 vehicles, down roughly 4% from a year earlier. Sales of 911 vehicles in the U.S. were 2,510 units in the first quarter of 2023.
The hybrid model's introduction is significant as Porsche has previously stated that it expects at least 80% of its vehicles sold globally to be partially or fully electric by 2030.