Porsche’s latest hybrid performance technology was put under the spotlight as Mat Watson and the carwow team lined up the all-new 911 Turbo S Hybrid against the first electrified 911 Carrera GTS in a comprehensive series of drag races, rolling acceleration tests, and braking challenges. While both models share a newly developed 3.6-liter hybrid flat-six architecture, their performance targets are markedly different.
The 911 Carrera GTS introduces Porsche’s T-Hybrid system, pairing a single electrically assisted turbocharger with hybrid assistance to produce 541 horsepower and 610 Nm of torque. Weighing 1,595 kg, it represents the brand’s first production hybrid 911.
The flagship Turbo S Hybrid builds on the same foundation with dual electric turbochargers, increasing output to 711 horsepower and 800 Nm. Despite its higher 1,725-kg curb weight, its significantly greater power gives it a decisive performance advantage.
From the opening standing-start drag race, the Carrera GTS briefly gained the advantage thanks to a cleaner launch, while the Turbo S struggled with wheelspin. However, the flagship’s superior power quickly took over, allowing it to surge ahead before the finish line.
The rolling acceleration tests further highlighted the differences between the two hybrid systems. Starting from 50 mph in normal driving mode, the Turbo S responded instantly after kickdown and steadily widened the gap. Manual third-gear roll races produced a similar outcome, with the Turbo S delivering relentless acceleration deep into triple-digit speeds, comfortably extending its lead as velocity increased.
A low-speed rolling start from approximately 10 mph demonstrated just how responsive the GTS could be initially, but the Turbo S once again overwhelmed it with relentless mid-range and top-end performance, reaching around 174 mph by the end of the half-mile runs. The braking test proved far more competitive. Despite carrying roughly 130 kg more weight, the Turbo S nearly matched the lighter GTS under hard braking, with the Carrera GTS edging out a narrow victory.
The final results underscored the Turbo S Hybrid’s dominance. It completed the standing quarter mile in just 10.1 seconds, while the rear-wheel-drive Carrera GTS crossed the line in 11.0 seconds. Although an all-wheel-drive GTS would likely have narrowed the margin, Porsche’s new Turbo S firmly established itself as the benchmark for hybrid 911 performance.
Source: carwow
