It will be equipped with motorsport-derived hybrid technology.
Oliver Blume, Porsche CEO, confirmed that the Porsche 911 hybrid was in fact happening. He stated Automobilwoche that it would not be a plug in hybrid, but it would be a very sportsy hybrid from motorsport. Blume did not go as far as to state when the 911 hybrid was being launched. Automobilwoche suggests that the electrified coupe will arrive in the middle of the decade. Blume’s statement that the 911 hybrid would be a “very sporty hybrid from motorsport” is unclear. It is possible that Blume means that the model will share technology with the Porsche LMDh endurance race prototype, which is due to arrive in 2023. The powertrain information for this vehicle is not available, but it must have electrical assistance to the combustion engine. Porsche also competes in Formula E. Blume may be suggesting that he might adapt some of the open-wheel racing tech to the 911 hybrid.
Videos and spy shots already show 911 hybrid testing at Nuburgring. Porsche appears to be testing its vehicle without rear seats. This could be to make space for the batteries. The brand has not yet revealed if it plans to make the production model a two-seater, or if this modification is just for development. Blume stated in a previous statement that the 911 hybrid would be “very powerful.” According to one rumor, the output of the 911 hybrid could reach 700 horsepower (521 kilowatts). It is expected that the emphasis will be on performance and less on fuel efficiency to make the model stand out.