The new 911 hybrid: Performance and innovation
Porsche’s new hybrid 911 is ready for series production. Jörg Bergmeister, the brand ambassador, even completed a lap of the Nürburgring Circuit in the test car and beat the previous model’s time by 8.7 seconds.
Following an extensive development and testing programme, the new Porsche 911 with a performance-focused hybrid drive is ready for series production.
“For the first time in our icon’s 61-year history, we are installing a hybrid drive system in a roadgoing 911. This innovative performance hybrid makes the 911 even more dynamic,” said Frank Moser, the vice president: model line 911 and 718.
“We left nothing to chance during development and tested the new 911 under all sorts of conditions worldwide, from cold to scorching heat, as was the case during the final stages of testing in Dubai. Whether at a high drivetrain load in demanding mountain passes or in stop-and-go urban traffic, the new 911 has mastered even the most difficult challenges with aplomb. Our engineers and test drivers clocked up more than five million kilometres of development driving.”
The king of Nürburgring by 8.7 seconds
Porsche’s brand ambassador, Jörg Bergmeister, completed a lap of the Nürburgring Circuit in 07:16;93 minutes. This is 8.7 seconds faster than the previous model. The test car was equipped with standard road tyres and an aero kit with a fixed rear wing, which has been an optional feature for several model generations, providing increased downforce at high speeds.
“The new 911 has become considerably faster on the track,” said Bergmeister. “We have more grip and significantly more power, and the spontaneous response of the performance hybrid is a great advantage.”
Source: Porsche
