--- title: "First Porsche 911 Hybrid Could Be Reborn 700-HP New GT2 RS: Report" date: "2023-03-06" modified: "2023-03-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/first-porsche-911-hybrid-could-be-reborn-700-hp-new-gt2-rs-report" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" tags: - "porsche" - "sports car" --- # First Porsche 911 Hybrid Could Be Reborn 700-HP New GT2 RS: Report ![]() The first step toward electrifying the iconic [Porsche 911]() might come in the form of a mild-hybrid 911 GT2 RS. According to a report from *[Autocar]()*, Porsche is looking into Le Mans technology to bring back the [911 GT2 RS]() as a 700-plus horsepower hybrid that would also be the fastest and quickest road-going Porsche ever. Power will come from the 911 Turbo's twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine, with an electric motor mounted to the transmission. In the Turbo S, that engine makes 640 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, so pumping out more than 700 horsepower seems easy with some electric assistance. It's the torque figure that's important, though, as the electric motor could add 184 pound-feet. According to *Autocar*, Porsche's target performance goal is to beat the old GT2 RS' 2.8 second 0-60 mph time and 211 mph top speed. ![]() Like the C8 Corvette E-Ray, the hybrid [Porsche]() 911 GT2 RS won't plug in and will have a very limited electric range. Instead, the electric motor will be purely for performance enhancement and as ligh as possible. That's why it will use 400-volt battery technology, rather than the 800-volt tech seen in the Taycan, and an air-cooled battery that will be charged solely by energy recuperation. The battery will be mounted behind the front seats, keeping the center of gravity similar to the normal 911, and it reportedly would offer a 39:61 rear-biased weight distribution. One of its battery energy recuperation technologies is reportedly a small turbine in the exhaust system, that spins up during acceleration and generates electricity for the battery. It's tech Porsche developed for the 919 Hybrid Le Mans car. There's also apparently a Porsche patent filing for an electric turbocharger that can also generate air to help cool the battery, which would replace a fan. Porsche hasn't officially confirmed a hybrid GT2 RS but if it is in the works, we could see it as early as 2026. From there, its hybrid tech could trickle down into other 911s, eventually electrifying the lineup. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()