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When it comes to facelifts, Porsche often goes all out, but even by its own standards, the new 992-chassis 911 is impressive. The 911 will soon be hybrid. The iconic, rear-mounted flat-six engine of the 911 is combined with an electric motor and an electronic turbocharger in the new Carrera GTS model for 2025, increasing output to 532 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque. It should come before the year is over.
The 3.0-liter engine (which will continue to be used in other 911 variants) has been replaced by a new 3.6-liter flat-six in the Carrera GTS. This engine's output alone is 478 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque, which is five horsepower more than the previous GTS engine. Porsche is able to replace its dual turbo arrangement with a single electric turbocharger thanks to the hybrid system. Similar to a conventional exhaust-gas turbocharger, but situated between the turbine and compressor on a shaft is an 11-kW (14.7-hp) motor. Not only can this motor swiftly spin up the turbo to minimize turbo lag, but it can also replenish the 400-volt battery with electricity.
Between the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and the flat-six engine is a 32.6-hp traction motor. Under the front hood, where the 12-volt battery typically sits in regular 911 models, is a little 1.9-kWh battery that powers both of them. In turn, the 12-volt battery is moved to a space beneath the parcel shelf in the back. This engine is built to maximize performance across the rpm range and maintain almost constant 14.7:1 air-fuel ratio.
The new Carrera GTS weighs 45 kg more overall than the previous model, mostly due to additional standard features like rear-wheel steering, but the increased power more than makes up for it. With a 2.9-second run to the magic number, it's the first 911 Carrera model to reach the sub-3-second 0-100 kph zone.
The Carrera GTS has additional active aerodynamic flaps at the front in addition to the T-Hybrid system to enhance necessary cooling without increasing drag. Style changes are made to the front and back fascias, new wheel choices are available, and the rear tires' width has grown by 10 mm to 315/30ZR21 while the front tires' width stays at 245/35ZR20. The most significant change inside is a brand-new, entirely digital gauge cluster—yes, this finally means the analog tach is gone. However, as is appropriate for a 911, the digital cluster places the tach front and center.
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The turbos and intercoolers from the GTS and Turbo variants are also added to the basic Carrera model for 2025. The torque stays at 430 Nm, but there is a nine horsepower increase. The standard Carrera receives the identical facelift upgrades as the GTS, but its fascias are different and lack the active cooling flaps.
The only facelifted models available for 2025 are the basic Carrera and Carrera GTS, while more will come. For the time being, Porsche will only sell the standard Carrera as a rear-wheel drive coupe or convertible, but the GTS will be available as an all-wheel drive Targa, rear- or all-wheel drive coupe, or both. The GT3 RS, Turbo, and Turbo S variants will all be available until 2025.
Dealers should start receiving facelifted 992 Carreras this autumn, and the Carrera GTS will be available closer to year's end. And anticipate the addition of many, many more models to the 992.2 range in the near future. both conventional and hybrid.
Josh is an avid Petrolhead and has been creating content in the motoring space for the last two years. As a qualified Pilot, he normally travels much faster than most rood-going vehicles. His favourite brand is Koeniggsegg.
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