### 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Review: Hybrid Hypercar The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is the first electrified 911 we've lapped at VIR, and it's a game-changer. With a turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six working in tandem with an electric motor in the turbo and another in the dual-clutch gearbox, this hybrid powertrain produces a staggering 532 horsepower. But how does it perform on the track? ### Engine and Performance Accessing maximum thrust requires some effort. Full power from the electric motor is only available in brief periods and only when the driver pushes the Sport Response button on the steering wheel. Ideally, you tap it before a corner or near the apex to summon all the horses for the next straight. We'd prefer a button that requires less focus, since we're pressing it seven times per lap. Despite putting the small lithium-ion battery through the ultimate stress test, it never ...
### 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Review: Hybrid Hypercar
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is the first electrified 911 we’ve lapped at VIR, and it’s a game-changer. With a turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six working in tandem with an electric motor in the turbo and another in the dual-clutch gearbox, this hybrid powertrain produces a staggering 532 horsepower. But how does it perform on the track?
### Engine and Performance
Accessing maximum thrust requires some effort. Full power from the electric motor is only available in brief periods and only when the driver pushes the Sport Response button on the steering wheel. Ideally, you tap it before a corner or near the apex to summon all the horses for the next straight. We’d prefer a button that requires less focus, since we’re pressing it seven times per lap.
Despite putting the small lithium-ion battery through the ultimate stress test, it never overheated or cut power, and it used only an indicated 25 percent of its capacity. The result is a car that’s both incredibly quick and remarkably efficient. On the Front Straight, the GTS peaks at 159.7 mph—3.7 mph faster than this year’s GT3 and swifter than 19 of the other 911s we’ve lapped.
### Handling and Suspension
The GTS is easy to acclimate to, as most Porsches are. The fuzz-covered steering wheel and optional carbon-fiber buckets provide a close connection between human and 911. The steering is not quite as sharp as the GT3’s but is still among the best in the business, reporting high-fidelity feedback at all times. When the rear end steps out of line midcorner, it practically gathers itself up. Sometimes this bit of rotation works to your advantage: Lift, rotate, point, accelerate, brake. Repeat.
### Tires and Brakes
In Turn 1, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R tires stick at 1.08 g’s, trailing this year’s GT3 on dealer-installed Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R rubber by just 0.03 g. So, why no Michelins on the GTS? Officially, Porsche doesn’t homologate them for the GTS. Unofficially, they will fit, and they might even help the GTS eclipse the GT3’s lap time.
### Conclusion
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is a hybrid hypercar that’s equal parts performance car and technological tour de force. With its lightning-fast acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and impressive efficiency, it’s a car that’s sure to leave even the most seasoned drivers speechless. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just looking for a car that can keep up with your wildest dreams, the GTS is an absolute must-see.
### Performance Stats
* 0-100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
* 0-200 km/h: 7.1 seconds
* Top speed: 310 km/h
* 1,000 m: 22.4 seconds
* 1000 m: 21.9 seconds
### Specifications
* Engine: Turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six + electric motor
* Power: 532 horsepower
* Torque: 369 lb-ft
* Transmission: Dual-clutch gearbox
* Drive type: Rear-wheel drive
* Dimensions: Length: 4,682 mm, Width: 1,925 mm, Height: 1,345 mm
* Weight: 1,648 kg
* Fuel economy: 9.5 L/100 km (city), 7.5 L/100 km (highway)
### Availability
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is available now, priced at $222,606.
### Description
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is a hybrid hypercar that’s equal parts performance car and technological tour de force. With its lightning-fast acceleration, razor-sharp handling, and impressive efficiency, it’s a car that’s sure to leave even the most seasoned drivers speechless.
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