Porsche 911 Turbo S Goes Hybrid and Shatters Records
Never before has the Porsche 911 Turbo S been this powerful, this fast, or this laden with technology. At the Munich Motor Show, Porsche unveiled the first-ever hybrid 911 Turbo S, propelling its icon into a new, plugless electric era.
This is not just another milestone for the 911 in terms of speed or style—it is a rethinking of the very philosophy behind its powertrain. The new Turbo S, revealed in Munich, is the first production 911 to pair petrol with electric propulsion. And this is no prototype. It is headed directly into showrooms, with prices in Germany starting from €271,000.
The numbers are staggering: 711 horsepower, 800 Nm of torque, and a delivery curve that remains muscular from 2,300 to 6,000 rpm. That’s 61 horsepower more than the previous generation, thanks in no small part to Porsche’s new eTurbo system, where small electric motors mounted on the turbo shafts eliminate lag and bring instant boost.
At its core sits a 3.6-litre engine derived from the Carrera GTS, but re-engineered in almost every detail. An electric motor has been integrated into the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, powered by a compact 1.9 kWh battery—modest in capacity, but enough to sharpen response dramatically. The result is a full-blooded all-wheel-drive hybrid that sprints to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds, hits 200 km/h in 8.4 seconds, tops out at 322 km/h, and laps the Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 3.92 seconds.
But Porsche did not stop at the drivetrain. The new Turbo S wears 10 mm wider rear tyres, massive carbon-ceramic brakes (420 mm front, 410 mm rear), and a fresh iteration of Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, keeping body roll in check. Buyers can also opt for a front axle lift system, letting the car clear speed bumps and potholes without sacrificing that razor-edged front spoiler.
Aerodynamics are now more alive than ever: adaptive front air intakes, a reconfigurable rear wing, and even rain-sensing front vents that reduce brake wetting. A redesigned exhaust system shaves 6.8 kilograms from the car’s mass, contributing to its relentless focus on performance.
Inside, Porsche has made subtle but telling changes. The rear seats are gone by default, though customers can request them back at no cost. Cabriolet models, however, keep the layout unchanged. And for those who like their passion wearable, Porsche is offering a themed wristwatch alongside the car itself.
The 911 Turbo S has always been a technological spearhead for Stuttgart. Now, with hybridisation, it becomes something more: a statement that performance and electrification are not at odds but part of the same future.
