Porsche is known for making notable changes during its car facelifts, and the revamped 992-chassis 911 for 2025 is a prime example. The major update for this model year is the introduction of a hybrid version. The new Carrera GTS combines the classic rear-mounted flat-six engine with an electric motor and electric turbocharger, delivering a powerful 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque. This model is expected to hit the market by the year's end.
The Carrera GTS now features a 3.6-liter flat-six engine, an upgrade from the previous 3.0-liter engine, which will still be used in other 911 models. This new engine alone generates 478 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, a slight boost from the previous GTS engine. The hybrid setup allows Porsche to replace the twin turbochargers with a single electric turbocharger. This electric turbocharger, powered by an 11-kW motor, spins up quickly for rapid response, reducing turbo lag and recharging the 400-volt battery efficiently.
Additionally, a 32.6-hp traction motor is placed between the flat-six engine and the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Both are powered by a small 1.9-kWh battery located under the front hood, where the 12-volt battery usually resides in other 911 models. The 12-volt battery has been moved to a compartment behind the rear parcel shelf. This powertrain enhances performance across the rev range while maintaining an optimal air-fuel ratio of 14.7:1 nearly all the time.
Overall, the new Carrera GTS is 103 pounds heavier than its predecessor due to additional standard features, including rear-wheel steering, but the increased power compensates for the extra weight. It's the first 911 Carrera model to achieve a sub-3-second 0-60 mph time, clocking in at 2.9 seconds.
Besides the hybrid system, the Carrera GTS also features new active aerodynamic flaps at the front to improve cooling without increasing drag. The front and rear fascias have been slightly redesigned, new wheel options are available, and the rear tires are now 10 mm wider at 315/30ZR21, while the front tires remain at 245/35ZR20. Inside, the most notable change is the introduction of an all-digital gauge cluster, replacing the analog tachometer. However, the digital cluster still prominently displays the tachometer, preserving the 911 tradition.
The base Carrera model also receives updates for 2025, incorporating the turbos and intercoolers from the previous GTS and Turbo models. There's a nine-hp increase, though torque remains the same at 331 lb-ft. The same facelift changes apply to the base Carrera, but the fascias differ from those of the GTS and lack the active cooling flaps.
For 2025, only the base Carrera and Carrera GTS models have been facelifted, with more to follow. The base Carrera will be available as a rear-wheel-drive coupe or Cabriolet, while the GTS will come in rear- or all-wheel-drive coupe or Cabriolet, or as an all-wheel-drive Targa. The Turbo, Turbo S, and GT3 RS models will continue into 2025 as well.
Prices have risen across the board, with the base Carrera increasing from $116,050 to $122,095, and the GTS rising from $152,550 to $166,895. These price hikes are significant, but Porsche highlights the enhanced performance and standard features, especially on the GTS.
Facelifted 992 Carreras should arrive at dealerships this fall, with the Carrera GTS arriving closer to the end of the year. The 992.2 range is expected to expand with many more models, both hybrid and otherwise, in the near future.
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