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Porsche’s plans for the future

Last year was extremely successful for Porsche, as the company sold more than 300,000 vehicles, an increase of 11 percent compared to 2020. According to the report, revenue of more than 33 billion euros was generated. This is primarily the result of teamwork, but also of courageous and innovative decisions aimed at Porsche’s plans for the future.

Porsche is currently well positioned in the market. The intention of the company is to maintain the existing sales growth, but also that half of the sales, in the coming years, come from electric vehicles. That would be the path to fulfilling the long-term goal, which is carbon neutral by the end of the decade. Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman and Member of the Executive Board of Finance and IT at Porsche AG, said: “Thanks to our highly motivated employees, our profitability program has been a complete success. Porsche has further increased its efficiency and lowered the profitability point. It gives us freedom to invest in the future survival of our company despite the tense economic situation. We are resolutely initiating investments in electrification, digitalization and sustainability. “

The current crisis with the shortage of semiconductors, but also the Russian invasion of Ukraine, had a big impact on all companies, including Porsche. The company suspended the delivery of vehicles to the Russian market, and only a few days later announced that it was temporarily suspending production. However, the company is optimistic about the future, especially better cooperation with Volkswagen.

Porsche 911 Hybrid

Currently Porsche is working hard on a hybrid version of its most famous model 911, the Porsche 911 Hybrid. The car is currently in the final stages of testing, and should arrive on the market in 2023. According to the latest information, the car will not be PHEV, which was confirmed by Porsche CEO Oliver Blume. This would mean that it will be equipped with a small battery, and that the owners will not have to plug in to charge the battery. Rumor has it that the Porsche 911 Hybrid could have over 650 hp (478 kW), but this has not been confirmed.

Porsche 911 Carrera

Also, Porsche has decided to refresh several of its models such as the popular 911 Carrera and 911 (992) Cabriolet (as the 2024 model). Both cars will hit the market in 2023.

Porsche 911 (992) Cabriolet

Source: Porsche

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2023 Porsche 911 Hybrid powertrain

In November last year, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume announced that the company was working intensively on a hybrid model of the popular 911. It is a new generation of models from the 911 family (992). The car is currently in the final stages of testing, and should arrive on the market in 2023.

The design of the new 911 Hybrid is well known, as we could see it in spy photos. On the front bumper there are two large air intakes with vertical slats, while on the sides there are still unusual lights that we saw on other Porsche prototype models. At the rear, camouflage and snow hides a lot, but we can see the centrally placed exhaust pipes.

What has been unknown so far, and what could only be speculated about, is the powertrain. New information says that the car will not be PHEV, which was confirmed by Oliver Blume. This would mean that it will be equipped with a small battery, and that the owners will not have to plug in to charge the battery. Rumor has it that the Porsche 911 Hybrid could have over 650 hp (478 kW), but this has not been confirmed.

Porsche’s plan is that, by the end of the decade, the share of cars with ICE in sales will be only 20 percent. Also, Oliver Blume tickled the imagination by saying that there could be surprises with GT models when it comes to hybridization.

Source: Caranddriver

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2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S with 8,964 miles is for sale

While we are waiting for the official presentation of the new Porsche 911 models Carrera and Hybrid, one well-preserved example of the 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S is for sale. There are only 8,964 miles (14,426 km) on the odometer, and the asking price is $ 195,777.

The Porsche 911 Turbo began its journey in 2004 as a more powerful version of the 911 Turbo, but not the fastest. The auction model is painted in black and is in perfect condition, with clean CarFax. Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in black leather with contrasting green stitsching. The three-spoke heated multifunction steering wheel is wrapped in black leather, which can be seen on the dashboard and door panels. There are also aluminum door handles, threshold tiles with “Turbo S” inscription, Sport Chrono clock dial in racing yellow.

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8 L Boxer 6-cylinder engine with 580 hp (427 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with manual shifting mode. Reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

The car is equipped with ceramic composite brakes with six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear, 20-inch wheels wrapped in 245 / 35ZR-20 (front) and 305 / 30ZR-20 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.

The car is currently located at the Alpha One Motors showroom in Austin, Texas.

Source: DuPont Registry