The 911 Turbo Has Just Experienced Its Initial Encounter With Electricity | Carscoops
Porsche’s 911 Turbo Convertible is set to receive a hybrid upgrade featuring new technology, increased power, and improved aerodynamics.
Just 14 hours ago, it was reported that the 2026 911 Turbo Convertible has been spotted testing for the first time. This all-wheel-drive roadster will have a flat-six engine with hybrid support. Additional enhancements include an active front grille, a digital gauge display, and an illuminated rear emblem.
While the 911 Carrera and GTS were updated for 2025, the Turbo remained unchanged from 2024. Now, it's time for the Turbo to undergo the same visual revamp and receive a GTS-style hybrid enhancement.
Prototypes of the Turbo S coupe have been seen testing numerous times, and this latest round of photos captured its convertible counterpart in nearly complete exposure. Both variants may make their public debut this fall, likely at the LA Auto Show in November.
Currently, the Turbo and Turbo S utilize a 3.7-liter, twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 572 hp (580 PS) and 641 hp (650 PS), respectively. However, they may be replaced by a variant of the GTS's 3.0-liter engine.
The GTS employs a single turbo while reaching a combined output of 532 hp (540 PS), aided by a 53 hp (54 PS) electric motor integrated within the dual-clutch transmission. The new Turbos are expected to deliver significantly greater power, potentially up to 700 hp (710 PS) in S models, which will likely debut first.
The challenge of integrating hybrid technology with a manual transmission led to the GTS being available only with PDK. However, this isn’t a limitation for the Turbo, as it has not offered a manual option for nearly 15 years. The Turbo will feature a traditional hybrid setup instead of a plug-in, and unlike Chevy’s E-Ray Corvette, which can operate on battery power for a few miles, it will not have an EV mode.
Recent images illustrate that the Turbo not only adopts hybrid power but also similar design elements to the GTS. It features vertically-mounted active aerodynamic flaps in the front grille that adjust for varied downforce and cooling needs.
As with all 992.2 generation models, the new Turbo will also incorporate an illuminated Porsche script at the rear (currently obscured in this prototype), a fully digital instrument panel, and likely a starter button, which is standard on all 911s except the GT3 and GT3 RS.
Additionally, one unique aspect for the Turbo within the 992.2 lineup will be its two-seat configuration. All 911s will now come with front seats as standard, although buyers of the Carrera, GTS, and even GT3 models still have the option to add rear seats.
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