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Dec 20, 2023
2025 Porsche 911 to Add a Powerful Hybrid and a New 3.6L Engine
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46167074/2025-porsche-911-preview/

Unlike the Ferrari 296 GTB and McLaren Artura plug-in hybrids, the Porsche unit is meant to be charged on the fly and can't be plugged in. The electric motor is capable of generating an extra 80 to 90 horsepower and is fed by a high-performance Varta battery with a capacity of around 2.0 kWh. The software for the fast-charging and discharging Porsche 400-volt system inspired by the KERS technology used in F1 was allegedly co-developed with Rimac (Porsche holds a 45 percent minority interest in Rimac). The jointly conceived T-HEV system fuses two electrical elements. According to the supplier, the integrated starter generator creates an on-demand instant boost effect and drives the auxiliary equipment. The actual electric motor positioned under the fuel tank propels the front wheels and improves the weight distribution.

The heart of the T-HEV system is a small battery which powers the compact electric drive unit. It is constantly charged both by the combustion engine and the kinetic energy generated under braking. For complexity reasons, a manual gearbox is not an option, sources say.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a46167074/2025-porsche-911-preview/