First electrified 911 arrives as part of a facelift, pairing a new 3.6-litre flat six with an EV motor for more power
Porsche has electrified the 911 with a new hybrid flat six developed with learnings from the Le Mans-winning 919 race car. The new T-Hybrid petrol-electric system is the headline addition for the facelifted seventh-generation 911, which will go on UK sale in September. The set-up features an all-new turbocharged 3.6-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, a gearbox-mounted electric motor and a compact liquid-cooled lithium ion battery.
Porsche says the introduction of an electric compressor increases the acceleration of the exhaust gas through the turbo, leading to a faster and more linear build-up of boost pressure over a wider range of revs for added response and acceleration. “Our testing reveals a significant gain in performance, particularly during standing starts. After 2.5sec, the new 911 GTS travels 7.0m further than the old model, at 21.5m, without the aid of launch control,” said Moser. “This compares to the 17.
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