The New Porsche 911 is a HYBRID? Driving the 992.2 GTS | Henry Catchpole - The Driver's Seat

The new Porsche 911 (992.2) GTS has gone hybrid. But while that word may strike instant dismay into the hearts of many enthusiasts, this is a slightly different sort of electrically-boosted drivetrain; This is a T-Hybrid. That means the system adds less than 110lb (50kg) to the kerb weight of a GTS while providing significantly greater response, thanks to an eTurbo and an eMotor. As Henry Catchpole found out on both road and the Ascari circuit, this also means a 0-60mph time of just 2.9sec and a rather good soundtrack.

Of course any extra weight can be seen as a cause for frowning and the added complication certainly won’t please home mechanics. What’s more, the switch to hybrid is rather confusing when you look at the CO2 emissions and fuel economy figures, because they are very similar to those of the non-hybrid, previous generation GTS. That’s largely down to the fact that this is a hybrid that cannot run on electric power alone.

What gives? Why isn’t this a 911 that can ape a Porsche Taycan? Well, this engine is all about making sure that Lambda = 1 at all times, without any drop in performance. If you’re not entirely sure of your Greek alphabet, then you’re certainly not alone but you’ll find an explanation in the film.

In this review of the new 992 GTS you’ll also find some rather clever graphics courtesy of Apple Vision Pro technology, which lets us show you the full layout of the hybrid powertrain. The completely new 3.6-litre flat-six can produce 478bhp and 420lb ft of torque on its own but in total the new T-Hybrid system has outputs of 534bhp and 450lb ft of torque, which is some 31bhp and 103lb ft more than a current 911 GT3.

The price for the new Porsche 911 GTS T-Hybrid is £132,600 or $164,900 but if that’s a touch too steep then Porsche has also released a new version of the standard Carrera which starts at £99,800 or $120,100. Henry Catchpole drove the (still non-hybrid) Carrera on the launch in the south of Spain as well, which proved quite the contrast.

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[grandpadre]

Catchpole reviews are the best, thanks!

[Sir.VicsMasher]

I wish manufactures would priorityize physical gauges. Just look at the new Bugatti Turbion's gauge package.

[oification]

I wasn’t expecting a brief from the holodeck 😅 very cool

[jimmi]

Thank you for not following the rest of the internet in declaring faux outrage over hybrid 911s, and instead, bringing an informed and objective explanation of the hybrid system, and Porsche's reason for implementing it.

[laliscio]

This channel with Henry every time they make a video it's a masterpiece, so well filmed, like a movie such nice sound quality everything is amazing

[Bmontepeque]

This 911 t-hybrid is impressive, the single biggest thing I wanted from one less turbo is for the engine to sound better, to sing a little bit more, and it kind of does, but the improvements to the car are great! If only it had a Manual Transmission, that really is the cherry in top, but while we get that cherry, what a great car this is.

[nsbhagwat]

The graphics at 7:45 explaining the power train, outstanding. This is what sets Hagerty apart from other motor journals. 👍

[RandGTFan]

I didn't know the manual had been ruled out for the GTS...that's sad, but the car is VERY impressive and the hybrid system seems to be cleverly designed!

Great review, as always!

[BarkandJack]

Beautifully shot video! And stunning machine. Hybrid isn’t always bad. 🤙🏻

[dpsimply]

Best explanation of the .2 on the net. Thx Henry.

[britCpower]

What a great overview of the technology in this new hybrid Very educational

[jonathanpatrick]

Brilliant use of tech to illustrate the new hybrid system and top class presenting as always by Henry! Keep up the great work guys 👏

[artysanmobile]

As a Porsche driver of 35 years, I applaud this from them. I’m struggling to understand the naysayers. It is Porsche, Ferrari, Bugatti that I want to see advancing the technology of driving. Masters of the track, who better to show the way for the rest of the industry. Taking the powertrain path of F1 is absolutely brilliant. As batteries catch up, weight will drop some. As an engineer, I don’t see electrification as the same voodoo mystery most gear-heads do. Most important, I trust Porsche and Ferrari to make the right choices for the current moment.

[talltrini]

I've watched a couple reviews of this and you've done the best explanation so far of the hybrid system. Thanks Mr Catchpole!

[hyoorsm]

for me the Porsche hybrid technique is a way of complicating the reliability problem and moreover this system does not bring any savings in use and taxes. The pleasure is elsewhere.

[royrobson]

Did you care to configure one of the GTS Targas? If you load it up it costs now 250.000 Euros. That's well past Turbo money. How does nobody talk about the insane price hike Porsche has made?

[alexcockram]

Superb from Henry and incredible production!

[MadsKongsved]

The reason for the hybrid’s existence is not performance. It’s reduced EU emission fines.
All data from the cars are now sent to the manufacturers when they are in for a service, and the manufacturer then sends the data to the EU for real world emissions and energy consumption.

[carfan]

As always, thanks for your perfect and thorough explanations. Well, I’m relieved to learn that the 911 in its 992.2 hybrid version is still what we feared it might not be any longer. Seems to have whopping performance and even the soundtrack is pretty convincing. Good. 😎

[GranDaddo]

Engine sits 110mm lower?! Wow, that is huge! But I also thing eventually that flat 6 will bite them as it does not allow almost any difusor, and competitors will just grow bigger tunnels (like Ferrari).