Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has always occupied a sweet spot in the 911 range, blending everyday usability with serious and unadulterated performance.
With the latest generation, Porsche has taken a bold step by ushering in the first performance-hybrid system ever fitted to a production 911. But rather than compromising on character, the new T-Hybrid technology enhances everything enthusiasts love about the iconic sports car.
You see, at the heart of the new Carrera GTS is a newly developed 3.6-litre flat-six boxer lump paired with the innovative hybrid system. The result is a combined output of 541 PS and 610 Nm of torque – a significant increase of 61 PS over its predecessor.
Despite the addition of electrification, Porsche has kept weight gain remarkably low, with the entire system adding just 50kg.
The star of the show is the electrically assisted turbocharger, or eTurbo. Unlike old-school compressors, which can suffer from lag at low engine speeds, the eTurbo features an electric motor placed on the turbo shaft. This can instantly spin the turbocharger to optimal speed, delivering immediate throttle response. The effect is dramatic. Poke is linear, urgent and incredibly responsive.
Porsche has also developed a fresh eight-speed PDK transmission specifically for the T-Hybrid system. Integrated within the gearbox is a compact electric motor producing up to 40 kW (54 PS) and 150 Nm of torque. This motor provides instantaneous assistance when accelerating, helps recover energy during braking and coasting, and even replaces the traditional starter motor and alternator. The integration is so seamless that you don’t really notice where combustion clout ends, and electric support begins.
Powering the hybrid system is a compact 400-volt battery weighing approximately 27kg, with a gross capacity of 1.9 kWh. The new boxer engine can produce 485 PS even without electric assistance. Innovative VarioCam technology delivers high power and efficiency across the entire range of revolutions.
The Carrera GTS accelerates from 0-62mph in just 3.0 seconds with Launch Control and reaches a top speed of 194 mph. The force whips your head back, and you end up grinning like a Cheshire cat – even on the gloomiest of days.
Here’s proof, then, that hybrid tech can enhance rather than dilute a modern-day sports car. By combining electrification with the unmistakable character of the 911, Porsche has created one of the most complete and technologically advanced GTS models ever produced.
Words: Tim Barnes-Clay – Instagram @tbarnesclay
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