The up to date 2025 Porsche 911 makes arguably one of the best 911 ever made even higher. As is often the case with the incremental updates that accompany the ‘level two’ suffix denoting every 911 era’s mid-life facelift, the 992.2 refresh could be straightforward to overlook to the untrained eye. However there are some basic upgrades throughout your complete vary, together with a a lot wanted inside makeover and the introduction of the controversial hybrid powertrain system.
Maybe that’s the place we must always begin with the brand new 911. Whereas powertrain hybridisation for the world’s most iconic sports activities automotive appears radical within the charged local weather of electrification, Porsche has at all times been on the forefront of pushing new applied sciences with the 911.
The Porsche 911 engine story is one in all steady change. Whereas the top-selling German supercar is a grasp class in evolution relatively than revolution when it comes to its unmistakable design, Porsche’s want to innovate whereas sustaining its intrinsic DNA has stored the 911 alive and thriving for over 60 years.
At its core is a singular six-cylinder boxer format that has remained on the coronary heart of the automotive since its 1963 debut. Initially producing simply 96kW from solely a 2.0-litre engine, the Mezger-designed flat six turned the inspiration for six many years of progressive efficiency.
Turbocharging marked a turning level in 1974 with the launch of the 911 Turbo (Kind 930), bringing 191kW and redefining what turbo expertise might do for highway vehicles. Challenges like turbo lag and extra warmth had been tackled by ongoing improvements, together with intercooling from 1978, which boosted energy to 221kW.
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The 993 Turbo in 1995 launched bi-turbocharging with two small turbos and intercoolers, elevating output to 300kW whereas bettering responsiveness and emissions. This mannequin additionally launched customary all-wheel drive for higher traction.
A serious technological shift occurred within the late Nineteen Nineties with the 996 era, which introduced water-cooling to the 911’s flat six for the primary time. This allowed additional will increase in efficiency and effectivity whereas complying with tightening emissions laws. The engine additionally adopted four-valve heads, an idea trialled in motorsport many years earlier.
In 2006, the 997-series Turbo debuted variable turbine geometry (VTG), a game-changing tech launched with some assist from aerospace trade. VTG allowed turbos to optimise airflow throughout a broader RPM vary, boosting each energy and driveability.
The 991 era noticed turbocharging launched to the bottom Carrera fashions in 2015, with diminished displacement however elevated energy and effectivity. Twin-turbocharging turned customary, reflecting Porsche’s shift towards downsized, forced-induction engines.
Quick ahead to at the moment and the 992.2 era brings the primary hybridised 911 – the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid. This marks a brand new period, combining a newly enlarged 3.6-litre engine with an electrically assisted turbocharger. The motor quickly spools the turbo to remove lag, offering speedy response akin to a naturally aspirated engine.
The principle celebration trick, nonetheless, is the completely excited synchronous electrical motor included throughout the eight-speed dual-clutch PDK computerized transmission that now provides as much as 40kW of energy and 150Nm of torque from idle.
The hybrid system is designed to ship efficiency relatively than electric-only driving. A small 1.9kWh battery, charged by way of exhaust vitality recuperation from the electrical turbo motor, gives transient however highly effective increase. The hybrid format eliminates the necessity for a wastegate and contributes to a cleaner, extra environment friendly engine package deal.
Within the context of the historical past that got here earlier than it, is the T-Hybrid 911 GTS actually that radical? Or will we glance again on the 992.2 era as simply one other logical step within the 911’s evolution?
Regarldess of the way you view the automotive at the moment, Porsche wanted one thing to shut the hole between the usual 911 Turbo and the 911 GTS, and hybridisation was the way in which to go. Little doubt we are going to see the brand new 992.2-series 911 Turbo S take what is offered within the GTS to the acute, which ought to then match properly into the GT2 RS. For now although, again to the vehicles at hand, the brand new 911 Carerra S and GTS which have now arrived in Australia.
How does the Porsche 911 examine?
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How a lot does the Porsche 911 price?
Unsurprisingly for a brand new Porsche, costs are up throughout the vary, with the up to date 911 Carrera S now ranging from $342,700 earlier than on-road prices as a coupe (up $25,700 on the 992.1) and $365,400 for the cabriolet (up $27,300).
| Mannequin | Worth earlier than on-road prices | Enhance (over 992.1) |
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| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe | $280,500 | $2700 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $303,800 | $5100 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T Coupe | $306,800 | $7600 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T Cabriolet | $330,100 | NEW |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe | $342,700 | $25,700 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | $365,400 | $27,300 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupe | $381,200 | $27,500 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupe | $401,300 | $28,300 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | $417,400 | $30,500 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | $437,900 | $31,300 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS | $437,900 | $31,300 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 | $446,700 | $29,300 |
| 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring | $446,700 | $29,300 |
What’s the Porsche 911 like on the within?
Australian examples are delivered as customary as 2+2-seaters, although you’ll be able to ask to have the again seats eliminated at no further price. We examined a GTS with out rear seats and whereas it appears fairly good and sporty, we really feel that – as ineffective as they’re for any average-sized grownup – you lose greater than you achieve by eradicating them.
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One new ‘function’ that caught us just a little off-guard is the introduction of a push-button starter relatively than a bodily key or the rotary dial of earlier iterations. Just about all different trendy vehicles have had a begin button for a few years, however the 911 had held out till now.
It’s not a optimistic or a damaging. Nonetheless, we did discover the beginning button and its surrounds to really feel just a little ‘plasticky’ and, given how usually you’re going to press it, we had been just a little underwhelmed by the tactile sensation it offered.
On the plus aspect, we cherished the brand new cooled centre console storage compartment, which is designed for smartphones to stay at optimum temperature whereas charging, and naturally the upgraded 12.6-inch totally digital instrument cluster – a 911 first.
The 911 now not has a central analogue tachometer; a display replaces it. Don’t fret, although. There are seven customisable shows, one in all which is impressed by the traditional overlapping dial design. We a lot want a full digital show because it helps convey the 911 into the fashionable age. Manufacturers like Lamborghini have had full digital screens for many years, and even Ferrari has tailored it in its newest era of vehicles. Analogue is useless.
Whereas its infotainment touchscreen’s measurement stays unchanged at 10.9 inches, Porsche claims “the customisability of the driving modes and the operation of the motive force help techniques have been considerably improved”. We didn’t get sufficient time to play with that, however throughout our take a look at drive from Melbourne out to Philip Island and again, we discovered the system to be quick, straightforward to make use of and the wi-fi CarPlay to be with no glitch.
The non-compulsory race seats are an absolute ache to get out and in of, however we extremely advocate them only for the look, as long as you’re snug to make these outdated man noises on entry and exit. The consolation seats are undoubtedly the extra sensible choice and make residing with the 911 a a lot better expertise, however they actually don’t look the half – particularly in a GTS.
The brand new 911 has additionally gained a extra streamlined Porsche Communication Administration (PCM) log-on course of, built-in Apple CarPlay shows on its instrument cluster, video streaming (when parked), and built-in Spotify and Apple Music.
Customary tools in Australian-delivered examples contains consolation entry, a Bose encompass sound system, digital radio, encompass view digicam (with energetic parking assist), and lane change help, whereas 14-way Consolation seats with reminiscence package deal are unique to the bottom 911 Carrera.
Adaptive cruise management is customary on the 911 Carrera, whereas the tools is a no-cost choice for the GTS.
What’s below the bonnet?
Headlining the modifications to the 2025 911 is the flat-six engine within the Carrera GTS, which has grown from 3.0 to three.6 litres, misplaced one in all its two turbochargers, and gained the brand new T-Hybrid system.
The modifications have resulted in a 45kW energy enhance and a 40Nm torque hike in comparison with its predecessor, with 41kW coming because of the hybrid system alone.
Each the Carrera GTS with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive Carrera 4 GTS variants share the identical outputs.
| 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupe (992.1) | 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coupe (992.2) | |
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| Capability | 3.0 litres | 3.6 litres |
| Energy | 353kW | 398kW (as much as 357kW from engine, 41kW from hybrid system) |
| Torque | 570Nm | 610Nm (as much as 570Nm from engine, 150Nm from electrical motors) |
| 0-100km/h | 3.4 seconds (RWD with Sport Chrono) | 3.0 seconds (RWD) |
2025 Porsche 911 Carrera
The dual-turbo 3.0-litre flat-six engine is basically unchanged within the base 911 Carrera, save for an intercooler from the extra highly effective outgoing Turbo, and turbochargers from the pre-facelift GTS. This has resulted in an influence enhance of 7kW, in addition to a discount in its 0-100km/h time of 0.1 seconds.
Each the coupe and cabriolet are rear-wheel drive solely and have an eight-speed dual-clutch (PDK) computerized transmission.
| 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (992.1) | 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (992.2) | |
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| Capability | 3.0 litres | 3.0 litres |
| Energy | 283kW | 290kW |
| Torque | 450Nm | 450Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 4.2 seconds (4.0 with Sport Chrono) | 4.1 seconds (3.9 with Sport Chrono) |
You may have a learn of our very detailed report on the GTS hybrid powertrain right here.
How does the Porsche 911 drive?
Beginning with the bottom mannequin, the 992.2 Carrera feels very a lot the identical because the 992.1, which is an efficient factor as a result of there was not a lot to complain about with the earlier mannequin. The additional tiny little bit of energy isn’t instantly obvious and with out driving the 2 vehicles again to again, it’s arduous to say if it feels extra dynamic.
We had a drive within the Carrera T guide and it’s truthful to say it must be probably the greatest guide transmissions in the marketplace at the moment. It’s wonderful that you could nonetheless purchase a 911 as a guide and you actually ought to whilst you nonetheless can if that’s one thing you treasure.
It’s straightforward to drive, rev-matches on the down shifts and simply makes the entire possession expertise a lot extra rewarding. However when you intend to drive your 911 each day – in site visitors – then the Porsche’s PDK auto (arguably the world’s finest mass produced transmission) is actually the way in which to go.
The addition of particulate filters within the 992.2 vary means the sound emitted from the engine of all variants is a bit more muted than earlier than, although Porsche makes use of inner audio system to ‘improve’ the sound inside. We couldn’t decide whether or not this implies the sound is just amplified from the engine itself or if some synthetic sound is added. Porsche strongly suggests this can be a actual sound, nevertheless it’s arduous to not suppose it could be just a little greater than that.
Both approach, it sounds fairly good inside and people admiring and noticing it from the surface gained’t complain an excessive amount of both. These eager on bettering the exhaust be aware can merely exchange your complete unit and all its nanny emissions techniques with one of many many aftermarket choices.
The true take a look at for us right here was the brand new GTS hybrid. One of the best ways to explain it’s that if no person instructed you it was a hybrid and if that foolish EV sticker wasn’t on the quantity plate, you’ll by no means know. There’s actually no conventional hybrid attribute. There isn’t any electric-only driving operate or any automobile motion with out the interior combustion engine operating.
On the highway, the additional energy offered by the electrical motor fed by its tiny battery is straight away felt, and the three-seconds-flat 0-100km/h declare undoubtedly feels proper. Or maybe even conservative, as is Porsche custom. This feels extra like a 911 Turbo of outdated than a GTS.
In actual fact, that was the entire level of upgrading the GTS. With the 992.1, the step up from Carrera S to GTS was nowhere close to as large because the step up from GTS to Turbo. Now with the 992.2 , the hole between the GTS and Turbo has closed considerably… though we’ve little question Porsche will blow us all away when official figures for the hybrid 911 Turbo and Turbo S are launched.
We had the chance to drive the automobile from Melbourne to the Phillip Island racetrack and again, and spend a stable few hours driving on the circuit and skid pan, in addition to drag racing the outdated GTS alongside its successor.
There are usually not many manufacturers on the market – in truth, we are able to’t consider another – that’s so easygoing with permitting a virtually limitless variety of laps in the identical vehicles round probably the most gruelling racetracks on the earth. Lap after lap of punishing 10/10ths tempo.
However that’s why many maintain coming again to purchase a 911. It could go to Coles within the morning, do 50 laps round a racetrack within the afternoon, and drive residence once more with none points, day after day. And it will probably do all of it in a physique type and package deal that Porsche retains saying is ‘socially acceptable’. Real sports activities automotive reliability and social sensibility that you’ll by no means get from any Italian or British supercar.
Out on observe, it’s arduous to not be tremendous impressed by the up to date GTS. Our preliminary impression is that the brand new hybrid system makes it noticeably quicker than the earlier mannequin, not simply in primary acceleration however in each respect. That is felt primarily out of corners when that speedy torque supply is offered.
Exiting the tighter turns round Phillip Island feels a lot quicker, since feeding the ability again on brings a a lot fiercer degree of acceleration than ever earlier than. There’s extra energy and torque accessible throughout your complete rev vary, making it extra easy to drive shortly, on each highway and observe. It’s scary to suppose that is simply the GTS; what sort of incremental efficiency enhance will the 992.2 Turbo S convey? And the GT2 RS?
Journey high quality and occupant consolation are additionally hallmarks of the usual 911 vary. Whereas the GT3 and GT3 RS make you develop into finest pals with a chiropractor, the Carrera and GTS variants we drove had been snug and simply capable of deal with Melbourne’s actually horrific highway situations.
The small 1.9kWh battery and its related componentry solely add round 50kg of weight to the GTS, which is definitely offset by what you achieve from having the hybrid system. It doesn’t really feel any heavier and, in contrast to another German manufacturers which have gone down the hybrid path for his or her tremendous sports activities vehicles, the 911 GTS employs electrification virtually solely to boost efficiency relatively than tick off some woke emissions requirement.
What do you get?
Whereas the modifications from the 992.1 to 992.2 could simply be missed, as soon as you understand what to search for it is going to be easy to identify the distinction. Beginning with what you’ll be able to’t see, rear-wheel steering is now customary in all grades, as is energy steering plus and a rear wiper (now a no-cost choice for coupes).
Extra seen are the new-look wheel designs various in measurement between 19- and 20-inch on the entrance, and 20- and 21-inch on the rear. All 911 variants additionally profit from the fitment of matrix LED headlights, ensuing within the departure of bumper-mounted driving lights in favour of bigger air vents to channel extra cool air to the radiators.
Extra beauty modifications embrace a brand new full-width rear LED gentle, a brand new rear grille and retractable spoiler, a revised rear bumper with new quantity plate location, and exhaust shops built-in into the diffuser fins.
Australian 911s additionally achieve a tyre match set and gray high windscreen tint.
Carrera GTS variants construct on this by including Porsche’s Dynamic Chassis Management (PDCC) anti-roll system (powered by its hybrid system), a variable damping system, 10mm decrease journey peak, energetic entrance cooling flaps and diffusers, and non-compulsory HD matrix LEDs.
A $5700 aerodynamics equipment accessible solely for the 911 Carrera GTS Coupe provides a SportDesign entrance bumper, distinctive entrance spoiler and aspect sill panels, and a set rear wing.
Is the Porsche 911 secure?
The Porsche 911 will not be examined by any impartial security physique that we’re conscious of, however because it simply meets all European and US crash laws, that is hardly related.
Customary security options embrace:
- Entrance, entrance aspect, aspect curtain airbags
- Porsche WET mode
- Lane change help
- Lane maintain help
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Entrance, rear parking sensors
- Encompass-view digicam
- Tyre strain monitoring
- Tyre temperature show
- Visitors signal recognition
- Matrix LED headlights
- Tyre strain monitoring
How a lot does the Porsche 911 price to run?
A 3-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee covers the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and repair intervals are 12 months or 15,000km – whichever comes first. The paint is roofed for 3 years, the rust guarantee is 12 years, and the battery is roofed for eight years.
Service pricing varies from supplier to supplier, however customary service prices may be as little as $699 for a primary go to, as much as $2800 for a serious interval service. Test together with your supplier, although.
CarExpert’s Tackle the Porsche 911
When you at present personal a non-GT 911 and need to get a brand new GTS, there has by no means been a greater time. It is a large replace and can utterly change how you are feeling in regards to the badge. Nonetheless, if you wish to improve from a 992.1 to a 992.2 in the usual Carrera vary, you’ll be able to in all probability afford to forgo the replace and watch for the all-new era, probably due round 2028.
For these which can be coming into the 911 vary for the primary time, the dot-two era is usually the one to choose, as a result of you’ll nonetheless get a automotive that may look new for a few years to return, but in addition the good thing about having any niggles addressed, and on this case that features a a lot better inside and expertise package deal.
Frankly, except you actually need the additional energy and observe effectiveness (particularly when the aero package deal and race seats are optioned) of the GTS, the usual 911 Carrera vary – particularly the guide – is a delight to drive and, we suspect, personal.
There isn’t any different supercar on the planet that delivers the varied functionality, useability and reliability of a 911 – it’s a sports activities automotive that it is best to undoubtedly personal at the very least as soon as in your life. Watch out although: we’ve heard that when you personal one, you’ll at all times personal one.
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