Porsche recently unveiled the first-ever production hybrid version of its iconic 911 sports car, the 2025 911 Carrera GTS hybrid, with a starting price of $164,900. This marks a significant change for Porsche as the automotive industry focuses on increasing electrified vehicles and tightening fuel economy standards. The decision to introduce a hybrid version of the 911 comes as executives have indicated that the 911 would be the last car in its portfolio to offer an all-electric variant, if it ever does, to preserve the vehicle’s renowned driving dynamics, which they believe the hybrid model achieves impressively.
The 2025 911 Carrera GTS hybrid boasts several impressive features, including an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds quicker than the prior non-hybrid model, and a top track speed of 194 mph. Equipped with a newly developed 3.6-liter boxer hybrid engine generating 532 horsepower and 449 foot-pounds of torque, the hybrid model is available as a coupe starting at $164,900 and a cabriolet starting at $178,200, with both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations available. Orders for the hybrid models have opened, and deliveries to U.S. dealers are expected toward the end of 2024.
Porsche is among several automakers increasing or adding hybrid vehicles to their lineups due to slower-than-expected adoption of all-electric vehicles. Porsche’s current electrified lineup includes six plug-in hybrid Cayenne models, three Panamera plug-in hybrid models, and 10 all-electric Taycan models. The company has also used hybrid engines in racing and plans to have at least 80% of its vehicles sold globally be partially or fully electric by 2030, based on customer demand. The 911 Carrera GTS hybrid was unveiled alongside an updated lineup of 911 sports cars for the 2025 model year, which will be available in U.S. showrooms starting in the fall.
Updates to the 2025 911 models include exterior and interior design enhancements, such as a fully digital driver instrument cluster for the first time, as well as improved engine performance and enhanced standard equipment like rear-axle steering for increased stability. For Porsche, the reveal of the hybrid 911 model comes as the company reported global sales of 77,640 vehicles in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 4% decrease from the previous year. In the U.S., sales of 911 vehicles reached 2,510 units in the first quarter, marking a 30% increase from the same period in 2023. Porsche’s decision to introduce the 911 Carrera GTS hybrid reflects its commitment to innovative technology and ensuring its vehicles meet evolving industry standards while delivering the performance and driving experience customers expect from the iconic sports car brand.
