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The 701-HP Hybrid 911 Turbo S: Porsche’s Sacrilege That Works

How Porsche Added 180 Pounds and Made the 911 Faster Anyway

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TLDR: Porsche just hybridized the 911 Turbo S with 701 hp, twin electric turbos that eliminate lag, and a claimed 7:03.92 ‘Ring time that’s 14 seconds faster than before. The T-Hybrid system adds 180 pounds but test driver Jörg Bergmeister says it feels “much more agile.” At $272,650, it’s either the death of purity or the birth of perfection. We’re leaning toward perfection.


 

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