Porsche 911 - page 24

Porsche recently introduced its first electrified 911 with the Carrera GTS as part of the facelifted 992.2 generation Porsche 911. It comes at a time when there are only a few two-door hybrid sports cars available in the market, and one of them is the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. Now, it is worth noting that neither of the two cars mentioned here are not plug-in hybrids and only feature very compact battery packs. This is why Porsche doesn’t refer to the new 911 Carrera GTS as an E-Hybrid (PHEVs in Porsche world) but instead calls it a T-Hybrid, which means Turbo Hybrid.

The RS badge has been synonymous with peak performance within the Porsche family for decades. More than a badge, the "RS" represents a declaration of dominance. It signifies the pinnacle of Porsche engineering, where razor-sharp handling and earth-shattering performance converge. The 1970s saw the birth of a legend: the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Born to devour the race track, the 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 was a force to be reckoned with. Its lightweight body was stripped of everything unnecessary, with a particularly potent engine beneath the hood primed for exhilarating performance This wasn’t just any 911; it was the very first to wear the coveted "RS" badge, signifying "RennSport" or "racing sport" in German. One of the greatest examples from the Porsche stable to ever wear the badge is the 1995 911 Carrera RS. But how does it compare to the current GT3 RS? Let’s take a look.

The Manthey Performance Kit unlocks the full potential of the Porsche 911 GT3 for the racetrack. Developed through a collaboration between Porsche and racing experts Manthey, it delivers sharper handling, faster cornering, and an unforgettable adrenaline rush. The Manthey Performance Kit isn’t just for professional drivers. Thanks to the kit’s enhanced handling and performance capabilities, it even helped Porsche factory driver Kévin Estre achieve a blistering lap time of 6:55.737 minutes on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This transformation is achieved through the addition of 14 high-performance race parts that enhance suspension, aerodynamics, brakes, and other accessories. Years of racing experience, countless simulations, and extensive testing on the Nürburgring ensure each component is optimized for peak performance.

The excitement is at its peak with the updated 911 lineup debuted for 2025, the 992.2, especially with the 911 Carrera GTS model, since it introduced the future of the 911 powertrain by going hybrid.

Spyshot photographers in Germany recently spotted the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo going around the legendary Nürburgring. Porsche recently revealed a refreshed 911 (992.2), introducing the first-ever hybrid 911, the Carrera GTS, with a new 3.6L single-turbo engine. Specifications for the base Carrera and Carrera GTS were confirmed, but details on higher-performance models remain shrouded in mystery. The prototype spotted is the 992.2 Turbo, featuring the active rear spoiler instead of a traditional wing. This, combined with the camouflaged air intakes, bumpers, and rear haunches, suggests significant exterior changes are in store.

Unlocking aggressive performance benefits from the iconic air-cooled flat-six engine, the original 911 Turbo, codenamed 930, is the world’s first turbocharged 911. Unveiled in 1975, the 930 Turbo was the fastest production car in Germany. A snarling beast with a "whale-tail" spoiler that dared you to push it to its limits. Until today, driving the 930 Turbo isn’t child’s play. However, the 930 Turbo isn’t just about speed. It took the idea of turbocharging and intercooling mainstream.

Imagine you could capture the essence of the 1980s and build a car around it. That is exactly what Gemballa did in the mid-80s with the Avalanche, a Porsche-based sports car. Gemballa, a name synonymous with Porsche tuning since 1981, wasn’t always so focused. They began by customizing various high-end vehicles, but their visionary ideas for Porsches soon made them a leader in the early days of aftermarket tuning for the German brand. Their work set the bar for the entire luxury car personalization industry. Renowned Porsche aficionado and YouTuber Magnus Walker recently got to experience a lovingly restored Gemballa Avalanche. The vehicle is now owned by John Temerian, co-founder of Curated Vintage Supercars, based in Miami, Florida. The duo recently cruised around the city taking in the sights and talking about the distinctive Gemballa Avalanche and what makes it so special.

Imagine K-swapping engine in a Porsche to make it faster. That is exactly what owner Nick had in mind when he swapped out the engine of his 2006 Carrera S for one from Honda’s legendary K-Series. While his Porsche was not slow, to begin with, Nick felt that there was room for improvement and with that began the search for an engine.

The world it seems has gone SUV crazy with everything from hatchbacks to wagons featuring body cladding and higher ground clearance like never before. Lamborghini and Porsche, two titans of the supercar world are the latest to embrace this trend and have now unleashed their visions of off-road insanity with the Huracán Sterrato and the 911 Dakar.

YouTuber Bembli is known for his design skills and nuanced opinions on supercar aesthetics. In his latest video, he digs into the announced changes of the 2025 Porsche and why he believes that newer is not always better. His videos always get into the minutiae of changes that happen to cars in between generations and this video is no different. We get an in-depth perception of the changes that have been implemented in the 2025 Porsche 911 models and his expert opinions on them.

Porsche just unveiled the 911 Hybrid, and it’s a game changer. Hybrid tech is not new to the Porsche brand. Pretty much every model within the brand’s lineup with the exception of the 911 and the Cayman/Boxster pair have previously had hybrid variants. But that changes today, with the introduction of the first ever 911 hybrid. They’re calling it the Carrera GTS, and the headline feature is the revolutionary T-Hybrid system – the first of its kind for this iconic German sports car. However, unlike most hybrids that focus on efficiency, Porsche reiterates that the new 911 hybrid puts high performance and driving dynamics, front and center.

The Turbo S is the flagship model of the iconic 911 sports car range. The rear-engine, all-wheel drive coupe (or convertible) seats four and delivers stunning performance. Introduced for the 2021 model year, the 992-generation 911 Turbo S replaces the previous 991.2 version.