Porsche was quickly tested its updated 992.2 generation 911 again, this time at the Nurburgring.
While it looks a lot like the previous 992.2 mules we’ve seen before, the car at Green Hell has a yellow sticker on the rear window indicating it’s a hybrid.
We know Porsche is working on hybrid power for 911but what form it will take remains unclear.
Although the Cayenne and Panamera are both equipped with hybrid engines, the rear-engined 911 sports car is a little different.
It’s not likely to pack PHEV power, and instead, it’s likely inspired by the drivetrain in the 919 endurance racer, using electric power to assist instead of glossing over the petrol engine. .
Packing the PHEV powertrain on the 911 is trickier than in the larger Panamera and Cayenne, as it’s still a relatively compact car and still focuses heavily on driver interaction.
Board members responsible for 911 and 718 model linesFrank-Steffen Walliser, previously said CarExpert The move to hybrid power “could happen step by step” as Porsche struggles to meet Europe’s next emissions regulations slated to come into effect in 2026.
That suggests a possible first step would be to use a 48V mild-hybrid system, which allows the engine to shut down at low speeds and provides a boost when you’re on the move.
Mr. Walliser said the first challenge was figuring out how much boost any hybrid system would provide to the petrol engine on the 911.
“The question is: With crossbreeding, how relevant is it? How much power do you put in?” Mr. Walliser asked.
“This is also not resolved. In the automotive industry, we see different solutions, and we will see what our solution will be. he said.
While it’s still identified as a 992 generation vehicle, the 992.2 pictured here looks like it will have a new radar unit integrated into the lower part of the front bumper and look like new vertical doors. in the front vent.
The changes to this car – be it the Carrera or the Carrera S – reflect the changes applied to the Turbo that happened earlier in 2022.
There’s more camouflage on the rear end and the light bar looks a bit different from the current car.
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