The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid has been honored with the Powertrain Disruptor of the Year award in Newsweek’s World’s Greatest Auto Disruptors 2025, celebrating its groundbreaking technological advancements. The newly developed “T-Hybrid” system employs a compact 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery to power a duo of electric motors. One motor is strategically placed between the engine and the transmission, while the second is integrated into the single turbocharger. This innovative powertrain design eliminates the traditional starter motor, relying instead on the electric motor for engine ignition. Furthermore, the e-turbocharger operates without a wastegate, effectively converting excess pressure into energy that is then fed back to the battery, bolstering the overall hybrid system’s power.
Timo Resch, President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, highlighted the evolution of Porsche’s hybrid technology: “The idea of a high performance hybrid Porsche has been alive and well for more than a decade. Like so many other technologies, we forged our expertise on the field of competition in motorsport where the 911 GT3 R Hybrid combined internal combustion with electric performance. Today, we use plug-in hybrid powertrains to augment the performance of several variants from the Cayenne and Panamera model lines. The most logical step for the 911 was to apply learning from our prior projects and create an extremely sporty, lightweight hybrid system that would enhance driving prowess without adding much weight. In the sports car segment this is a truly disruptive idea, so winning this award is especially meaningful.”
Powertrain and Performance Details: The innovative T-Hybrid system in the new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS utilizes a small 1.9 kWh lithium-ion battery to power two electric motors. One electric motor is positioned between the engine and the transmission, providing immediate torque and a broad powerband for highly responsive throttle input. The second electric motor is integrated into the single turbocharger, creating an e-turbo that eliminates turbo lag by providing instant boost without the need for exhaust gas spooling. This e-turbo also functions as a generator, converting excess pressure into energy that is sent back to the battery. The system also eliminates the traditional starter motor, using the electric motor for engine starts. Despite the addition of the hybrid components, the new 911 Carrera GTS is only approximately 110 lbs heavier than its non-hybrid predecessor due to the small battery size and the absence of a separator clutch for electric-only driving.
The integration of the new hybrid system also enables advancements in the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) system. The onboard high-voltage system now powers an electro-hydraulically controlled PDCC, resulting in significantly quicker response times and even superior body control compared to previous generations.
The groundbreaking T-Hybrid powertrain is standard across all 2025 Porsche 911 GTS model variants, including the 911 Carrera GTS, 911 Carrera 4 GTS, 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, and the 911 Targa GTS. Customer deliveries for all five models in the U.S. commenced in the first quarter of 2025.
Summary:
- Newsweek names the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid the 2025 Powertrain Disruptor of the Year.
- The T-Hybrid system uses a 1.9 kWh battery and two electric motors, one in the turbo.
- The e-turbo eliminates lag and generates energy for the hybrid system.
- The hybrid system adds minimal weight (around 110 lbs) compared to the previous model.
- Electro-hydraulically controlled PDCC offers quicker response and better body control.
- The T-Hybrid powertrain is standard across all 2025 Porsche 911 GTS variants.
- U.S. customer deliveries began in the first quarter of 2025.
Source: Porsche
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