When you’ve built a design celebrated across generations, you’re not anxious to change it. So, Porsche took its time to bring hybrid tech to the 911. The 911 hybrid is here, and it’s not a gimmick — it’s a lightning-quick sports car.
This week, Porsche unveiled a hybrid version of the legendary sports car you’d know from its silhouette alone. The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS boasts a sub-3-second zero-to-60 time.
We have no idea if the hybrid powertrain improves the mpg. Porsche didn’t publish mileage figures, emphasizing this electrification is a performance addition.
Prices for the 2025 911 start at $122,095 (including $1,995 for delivery and handling), and Porsche asks for $166,895 for the hybrid GTS.
A Motor in the Transmission
Exotic and high-performance car designers have adopted a new approach to hybrid power. Like the Ferrari SF90 and Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray, the 911 GTS puts its electric motor inside the transmission housing.
Yes, that means you can’t get one with a stick.
The GTS uses a 478-horsepower 3.5-liter flat-6-cylinder engine with a single electric turbocharger. The magic motor/transmission boosts hp to 532 with 449 lb-ft of torque. But it’s quicker than those numbers might suggest, with a 2.9-second zero-to-60 leap.
Porsche credits the electric motor’s permanently excited nature for that. It has 110 lb-ft of torque ready at idle. “When accelerating, the new 911 Carrera GTS outperforms its predecessor, in particular when starting off from a standstill,” the company says.
Doesn’t the electric motor add weight? Yes. “A moderate 103 pounds,” Porsche says. But they’ve redistributed a few things to keep the balance right. The 12-volt battery now sits behind the parcel shelf in the rear.
Standard Rear Wheel Steering
The hybrid system isn’t the only performance update. The 911 GTS gets standard rear-axle steering. “It optimizes the stability of the vehicle at higher speeds while simultaneously reducing the turning circle,” says Porsche.
The optional roll-stabilization system (called “Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control” or “PDCC”) runs directly off the power produced by the hybrid motor. Porsche states, “This allows for the use of an electro-hydraulic control system, making the system even more flexible and precise.”
The standard suspension with adaptive dampers and a lower ride height (by 10 mm) help differentiate GTS handling from the rest of the 911 lineup.
Simpler Lighting, No Rear Seats
All 2025 911 coupes get a minor exterior update, with a slightly different front fascia for each model. Each model gets its own exhaust look, too.
The standard LED Matrix headlights now handle all light functions without separate daytime running lights. “This allows for larger air intakes in the front fascia as the lights previously mounted in this area are now integrated into the headlights,” Porsche says.
Porsche has finally admitted that no sane owner uses the rear seats. They’re no longer standard. The 911 is a 2-seater, though you can still add the 2+2 configuration with its vestigial rear seats if you insist.
