The 992.2 mid-life facelift arrives with ‘T-Hybrid’ system for the revised Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
This is the latest iteration of the Porsche 911, a mid-life ‘992.2’ refresh for the 992-generation car. While a number of changes have been made across the board for this new 911, it’s the arrival of electrification to the range that’s grabbing headlines. The standard 911 Carrera and the hybrid Carrera GTS are available to order now, with deliveries starting this summer and in late 2024 respectively.
The new 911 Carrera GTS is the first Porsche model to make use of the firm’s new T-Hybrid system, which uses a 27kg 1.9kWh battery and a pair of electric motors to assist the car’s 3.6-litre flat six. One of these motors is mated to the car’s eight-speed PDK gearbox, while the other is fitted to the car’s single turbo which replaces the twin-turbo setup of the non-hybrid models. The result is a total output of 533bhp and 610Nm of torque, with 0-62mph sorted in three seconds. Two- and four-wheel-drive variants are offered as before.
Rather than offering all-out plug-in hybrid efficiency and all-electric running, the new system is designed to improve performance both by eliminating turbo lag and adding extra power and torque directly to the drivetrain, all for a total weight penalty of just 50kg according to Porsche. The system operates at 400V, allowing for an electrically driven air conditioning compressor and the elimination of drive belts, which in turn makes the engine more compact and leaves space for essential hybrid components.
The new 911 Carrera GTS also gets revised susepension including standard rear-axle steering, and the integration of Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active anti-roll stabilision into the new car’s 400V architecture. The GTS rides 10mm lower than other 911s in the range.
The whole 992.2 range gets exterior detail changes with improved aerodynamics, as well an refreshed interior with improved connectivity options. Changes to the exterior include standard matrix LED headlights that incorporate all light functions, freeing up space for larger vents in the front bumper. On the GTS, these vents each incorporate five active cooling flaps which, along with adaptive front diffusers under the car, direct air flow to prioritise either aerodynamics or cooling depending on use.
New optional matrix LED headlights are also offered, which include a cornering light system linked to the car’s drive modes and a non-dazzling high beam, along with other bespoke functions.
The rear light strip has been redesigned along with the rear grille. Porsche has also mounted the rear number plate higher, along with new model-specifc exhaust layouts. Standard Carrera models can be fitted with an optional sports exhaust as before, while the GTS gets its own specific system.
A SportDesign aero kit also returns to the options list for the GTS, complete with a unique front spoiler, side sill panels and a fixed rear wing in place of the standard deployable item. Porsche claims improvements in grip and a reduction in lift.
Inside, the new 992.2-generation 911 comes as standard as a two-seater, with a 2+2 layout offered as a no-cost option. Detail changes include a fully digital instrument panel for the first time, along with a rearrangement of essential controls that now fall closer to hand for the driver either on or around the wheel. A start button is also included – another first for the 911 model.
Order books are now open for the new and improved 992.2 911, with the range starting from £99,800 for the standard 911 Carrera, which is available in coupe and cabriolet bodystyles but only with two-wheel drive for now. The newly hybridised Carrera GTS starts at £132,600 in coupe guise; four-wheel-drive is an option, or standard on the Targa variant.
