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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why Porsche's Next 911 Should Have a Battery-Electric Version
Porsche is introducing all-electric versions throughout its portfolio, but Stuttgart doubts the world is ready for a battery-electric 911 Engineers in Weissach have developed hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric powertrains that compromise none of Porsche's high-performance attributes. If those engineers can build an all-electric 911 that upholds this heralded sports car's legacy, then no one should be surprised. Much of the coverage coming from Porsche's annual press conference in Stuttgart this week has been devoted to the launch of the all-new Cayenne EV later this year and a mysterious new SUV model with internal-combustion and hybrid powertrains, potentially arriving before decade's end. And there was news about derivatives of the iconic 911 sports car, including a reinterpreted 1970s limited-edition model from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and an additional 911 flagship model to 'raise the bar even further,' as the automaker says. But this line in the press conference synopsis deserves closer scrutiny: 'Its customers will still be able to choose between combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric drivetrains in every vehicle segment well into the 2030s.' If the 911 is in one of these segments, is this a coded way of revealing—or at least planting a seed—that the next-generation 911 will have an all-electric variant? That would certainly be newsworthy, so we reached out to Porsche PR rep Frank Wiesmann and got a reasonable explanation: 'In this case, we're referring to our two-door sports cars as one segment. The 911 is offered with a combustion engine and a very sporty t-hybrid powertrain while our two-door sports car in the 718 segment will be fully electric in the future.' OK, that makes sense, but the question remains: Why does Porsche—at least publicly—reject the notion of an electric 911? Do the deep-pocketed 911 purist collectors find this idea so repugnant that Stuttgart knows better than to offend these loyal customers? Now, I'm not supporting the crazy idea that the next 911 should only be an EV. Internal-combustion driving the rear wheels must always be the core formula, but the 2025 model year brings with it—as Wiesmann mentioned—the 532-hp 911 Carrera GTS with a turbocharged "T-Hybrid" six-cylinder powertrain as a midcycle upgrade. Should this 911 GTS hybrid be perceived as a trial balloon? If customers appreciate its 2.9-second sprint to 60 mph, couldn't an all-electric 911 be even faster? Heck, the larger, four-door all-electric Porsche Taycan Turbo S (with launch control) can make that run in 2.6 seconds. Porsche has been aggressive in its EV product expansion: The new Macan has an all-electric version, and 44% of takers in the US so far this year are choosing the EV. Porsche plans to launch an all-electric Panamera, and after the all-electric fourth-generation Cayenne (to be revealed later this year in the US) will come the all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman sports cars. That's the entire Porsche portfolio, leaving the 911 as the sole offering without a battery-electric option. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume has said the 911 will likely never be fully electric due to its rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive design. But the engineers in Weissach already have vast experience developing hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric powertrains that compromise none of Porsche's high-performance attributes. One could argue these advanced powertrains are a natural step up from conventional internal combustion. If those engineers can find a way to build an all-electric 911 that upholds this heralded sports car's legacy, then no one should be surprised. Perhaps it all boils down to sales—and the prospects of an uncertain EV market: All-electric Taycan sales in the US fell from 7,500 units in 2023 to 4,700 last year, while 911 sales ballooned from 11,700 to 14,100 units. What do you think of an all-electric 911? Please comment below.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Says It Might Build a New Gas-Powered SUV by 2030
is considering adding an SUV to its lineup to slot alongside the and the Cayenne's soon-to-be trio of powertrain options. Porsche says the new model would feature both gasoline-only and hybrid powertrains. It won't be here anytime soon, though, as the automaker says it could launch closer to 2030. Porsche says its lineup could expand to include another SUV by the end of the decade. And no, it's not the Cayenne EV slated to launch later this year. Heck, it won't even be an EV. Surprisingly, for something that hasn't even been officially announced yet, Porsche says this mysterious new model would feature gasoline-only and hybrid powertrains but not an electric one. The news was revealed as part of Porsche's annual financial outlook meeting, where the automaker hinted that it's considering a new SUV. "... the sports-car manufacturer is currently evaluating an independent model line in the SUV segment with combustion and hybrid powertrains," Porsche said in a release. When, or if, the new model arrives, Porsche's lineup will include an electric-only Macan; options for pure-combustion, hybrid, and battery-electric Cayennes; and combustion and hybrid options for the new model. Unfortunately, the company didn't feel the need to tell us how large the new SUV will be. It could be the three-row K1 model that Porsche announced in 2022, or it could be a different model entirely. It'll likely be a while before we learn anything concrete about the potential new SUV. According to Porsche, if it does decide to bring the new model to market, it won't do so until closer to 2030. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe EV Spied Wearing Aerodynamic Bodywork
The 2026 has been spotted testing in Zuffenhausen, Germany. This prototype sports a sloping roofline, suggesting that a Cayenne Coupe EV will be in the cards. The Cayenne EV will use the same 800-volt PPE architecture as the Macan EV that's already on sale. Despite sales of the Porsche Taycan declining by a drastic 37 percent in the United States in 2024, the German automaker is pushing ahead with its EV plans. Sales of the Macan EV, expected to be the main volume model, are already underway, and a reveal of the electric 718 sports car seems likely sometime this year. After that, Porsche's next move is an electric sibling for the Cayenne SUV. Now, our spy photographer has caught a disguised prototype of the Cayenne EV testing on public roads in Zuffenhausen, Germany, implying that development is well underway. While the test mule wears some camouflage, it can't hide the sloping roofline that indicates the Cayenne's coupe body style will also migrate to the EV variant. Until now, there was no indication there would be a sloped-roof version of Porsche's mid-size luxury SUV. We're almost certain the Cayenne EV will come with both a normal, boxier body as well as this sleek coupe-like setup. The Cayenne EV's styling appears to continue the same themes as the Macan EV. The somewhat rectangular headlights house four thin LED elements and sit high on the front fascia. The bumper below is obscured but appears to feature a wide vent at the bottom for cooling the batteries. The taillights also take on a rectilinear shape but interestingly don't appear to connect to form a light bar, which would break from the design language seen on nearly every modern Porsche, including the gas-powered Cayenne. The photos of the Cayenne EV turning also show that the SUV appears to feature rear-axle steering, which should make it nimbler. Porsche first confirmed the impending arrival of an electric Cayenne and said it would follow the 718 EV, but rumored delays to the electric sports cars could switch up the cadence of how they're introduced. The Cayenne EV is set to be built on the 800-volt Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, which also underpins the Macan EV, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Audi A6 e-tron. The Cayenne EV is due to arrive at some point in 2026, although it may not go on sale in the United States until closer to 2027. The electric SUV will be offered alongside the gas-powered Cayenne, which received a comprehensive update for the 2024 model year. Last year, Porsche said hybrid and pure internal-combustion versions of the Cayenne would last into the 2030s and also said it was recommitted to the development of gas powertrains. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
