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The media drive reviews of the 992.2 Porsche 911 are now out

YouTuber Jack from Savagegeese was in Estoril, Spain to test out the new model

Jack caught up with Porsche engineer Clen, to get his insights on the engineering behind the new T-Hybrid system,

Porsche collaborated with their Motorsport team for the T-hybrid system

The system has some fundamental differences as compared to Porsche's E-Hybrid system

The 992.2 GTS comes with an all-new 3.6 L flat-6 engine with one turbocharger

The highlight is the new turbo, that now features an electric motor that eliminates turbo lag

Further to this, there is an additional electric motor that has been integrated into the 8-speed PDK, for boosting and recuperating power

The T-hybrid system is supplemented by a lightweight 400V high voltage, 1.9 kWh battery pack

The system recuperates electric and thermal energy, converting it into power and feeding it back to the electric motor

The redesigned engine facilitates powering the PDCC system, improving responsiveness and overall performance.

Despite an additional 103 pounds due to the hybrid system, Porsche was able to keep the curb weight under 3,500 pounds

The 992.2 achieved an 8.7-second performance gain around Nürburgring, over the outgoing model

Swipe up to read more about the Porsche 992.2 Carrera GTS.

The rumored Bugatti sedan will be the marque's fourth attempt at a modern-day four-seater

Bugatti's first attempt at a modern-day four-seater was the 1993 EB112

The 2009 Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept almost went into production as a four-door replacement for the Veyron

Porsche Taycan's platform is the most likely candidate to underpin a Bugatti EV sedan, but it would need to be "stretched"

Despite the possibility of Porsche's J1 platform underpinning the Bugatti sedan, electric power will, likely, come from Rimac

A four-seater Bugatti will be the only direct rival to Koenigsegg's Gemera

However, Mate Rimac said, back in 2022, that a fully-electric Bugatti will not be happening in the next 10 years

Could this mean "one last ride" for Bugatti's W16 engine

Despite the W16's torque making it better-suited for luxury applications, Bugatti already confirmed it is retired for good

This leaves the Tourbillion's V16 hybrid powertrain as the most logical option for the Bugatti sedan

Swipe up to read more about Bugatti's rumored four-seater.

One Pedal Driving Is An EV Feature Where You Can Use Just The Gas Pedal To Both Accelerate And Slow Down

EV Drivetrains Utilize Regenerative Braking To Convert Kinetic Energy To Charge Their Batteries

The Brake Pedal Is Only Used For Emergency Braking. It Also Reduces Driving Fatigue In Stop And Go Traffic

Advantages Of One-Pedal Driving - Increased Driving Range

Another Advantage Is Lesser Wear And Tear Of Friction Brakes

Porsche Does Not Offer One Pedal Driving In Its EV Models

Porsche Claims That One Pedal Is Inefficient And Coasting Is Actually Better

However, Past The Coasting Phase, The Taycan Does Employ A Groundbreaking Regenerative Braking System

It Prioritizes Electric Motors For Braking, Minimizing Wear On The Brakes During Daily Driving

Algorithms Analyze Braking System Data To Seamlessly Blend In Traditional Brakes For Smooth Stopping

Swipe Up To Find Out How Leaving This Vital Feature Out Has Affected Porsche EVs.

Porsche enthusiast & YouTuber ARC Driver spotted a mysterious image on the Porsche cobfigurator.

Rumors point to a base internal combustion Turbo and a Hybrid Turbo S model

The rendering in the configurator follows the profile of the recently unveiled 992.2 Carrera and GTS

The image hints at wider fenders, a turbo intake, and a unique spoiler that integrates into the bodywork

It's unlikely to be purely a Touring model as the rear fender lacks an air intake

We also can't confirm if its a pure Turbo either as they generally have a spoiler that sticks out

Speculation suggests it could be a stripped-down, rear-wheel-drive, manual-transmission Turbo

Another theory is the Turbo S Touring with an integrated rear wing

ARC Driver believes there could be at least four variations of the 992.2 Turbo

The upcoming Turbo will most likely feature the 3.6-liter boxer that debuted on the 992.2 GTS

The Porsche Crest Is As Iconic As The Brand It Represents

The Original Design Was Done By Franz Xaver Reimspiess In 1952

It Has Undergone Several Iterations Over The Decades

The Logo Is Partly Inspired By The Stuttgart City Seal, Which Featured A Rearing Horse

The Logo Has Always Featured The Word Stuttgart, Which Translates To Horse Garden In German

The Red And Black Colors Are Derived From The Crest Of Former West German State Württemberg-Hohenzollern

The Antlers Are Also Derived From The Same Coat Of Arms

To Celebrate 75 Years Of The Brand In 2023, A New Crest Was Unveiled

It Features A Cleaner Aesthetic And Took 3 Years To Redesign

The Noticeable Changes Are A More Bolder Stuttgart Emblem, And Slightly Different Leaping Horse

Porsche Also Unveiled A New Turbo Model Exclusive Crest In Turbonite Grey

Introduction Of The Crest Has Already Begun Towards The End Of 2023

The Modernized Logo Will Gradually Appear On All Upcoming Models

J.D. Power Initial Quality Study ranks car brands based on problems per 100 vehicles (PP100)

Porsche (172 PP100) leads the premium car brands in the 2024 study, and ranked 7th overall

The industry average is 195 PP100

Over 100,000 new car buyers were surveyed across 200 models and 30 brands

German rivals (Audi, BMW, Mercedes) scored higher PP100 than Porsche.

Even Lexus (174 PP100) and Acura (193 PP100) couldn't match Porsche, but Lexus LC ranked highest quality model

Success factors for Porsche come from proper execution of features, controls & displays, premium materials, less new car odor

The study suggests good engineering and well-integrated tech contributed to the high rankings

Note that this study focuses on initial quality over the past year

The long-term reliability of Porsche after this win remains to be seen. Swipe up to read more.

Top Gear's Tom Ford Recently Got To Spend One-On-One Time With The Tourbillon's V16

He Spend An Afternoon At Cosworth Engineering, Who Built The Engine

In The Video We Get To Hear The Naturally-Aspirated New V16 That Produces 1000 HP

We Get A Look Inside The Cosworth Facility

Top Gear Also Interviews Cosworth MD Bruce Wood About The Project

He Goes Into How The Aston Martin Valkyrie Was A Milestone For The Company

Dario Benazzi, Head Of Drivetrain at Bugatti Rimac Explains Why The V16 Was Chosen

The Video Also Features Another Rare Car Feature A V16 - Cizeta Moroder-Based On The Lamborghini Diablo

The Moroder Featured A V16 Composed Of 2 Flat Plane V8s

With 250 Examples, The Tourbilon Will Make It The Highest Number Of V16 Ever Produced

The V16 Engine Will Pair With 3 Electric Motors For A Combined 1800 HP. Swipe up to listen to it.

If you think the Taycan EV was the first Porsche to feature an all-digital dash, think again

Porsche recently debuted the 992.2 911 Carrera and GTS models for 2025

This latest 911 ditches traditional gauges for a 12.65-inch curved digital-screen

The 911 takes inspiration from the 16.8-inch panel on the Taycan

While a screen is more configurable, it simply doesn't offer the drama of an analog rev-counter

Clearly the case on the pre-facelift model which has a physical tachometer flanked by two 7.0-inch panels

Analog fans will surely miss the traditional 5-gauge setup found on older 911s

Having said that, Porsche dabbled with the idea of a digital instrument cluster two decades ago

The Carrera GT concept from 2000 featured a flat LCD panel about 8.0-10 inches across

Although the final production variant did feature traditional analog gauges

We wonder, could Porsche have not retained some physical element, like the moving rev counter on the Lexus LFA?

Bugatti Unveils New Docuseries On June 18th

Mate Hints At Future Projects Of The Newly Formed Bugatti-Rimac

Bugatti Has Already Been Working On The Chiron Successor

The Bugatti Rimac Hypercar Could Be A Hybrid

We Can Expect Technology From The Nevera

The Partnership Could Also Be Fruitful To Porsche

The German Automaker Has A Controlling Stake In Rimac Bugatti

The Future Looks Bright

The First Generation Macan Is An Excellent Family Oriented Compact Sports SUV

The Cabin Struck A Balance Between Analog Gauges And Touchscreen Displays

The Second Generation Was A Subtle, Yet Balanced Upgrade Over The First

The Interior Received A Digital For This Generation

The 2024 Macan Ushers In A New Era For Porsche's Compact SUV

Porsche Has Gone All-Digital With The Next-Gen Macan

Much Of The Physical Controls Have Also Now Moved To The Screen

As Porsche's First EV, The Taycan Has Offered Impressive Performance Out Of The Box

Porsche Has Been Listening To Their Customers

However Older Taycan's Continue To Suffer From Steep Depreciation

On New Taycans Porsche Is Offering Some Lucrative Leasing Deals To Lure Luxury EV Buyers

Additionally, Tesla Opening Up Their Charging Infrastructure To Everyone

Swipe Up To Get A More In-Depth Analysis Of The Taycan Market And Why Now May Be The Best Time To Get One New Or Used.

Dubbed The Quietest 928 In The World, Porsche Recently Showed Off This Test Mule

The 928 Was Chosen By Porsche Engineers For Its Power At Lower Engine Speeds

The Radiator Were Significantly Modified To Reduce Noise

Air Was Fed To The Intake Via A Silencer Barrel

The Wine-Red Interior Was Devoid Of Luxuies And Was All About Function

The Tail-End Is Dramatic With The An Oversized Silencer Mounted On The Rear WindScreen