--- title: "Porsche 911 Will Have a Combustion Engine for ‘As Long as Possible’" description: "Almost all Porsche models will be electric by 2030 but the only internal combustion model left will be the Porsche 911." date: "2023-07-26" modified: "2023-07-26" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-911-will-have-a-combustion-engine-for-as-long-as-possible" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" tags: - "911" - "porsche" - "sports car" --- # Porsche 911 Will Have a Combustion Engine for ‘As Long as Possible’ ![]() *\Porsche\* There are a few fully electric [Porsches]() in the pipeline: The upcoming 718 Boxster/Cayman twins, the next-generation Macan SUV, the next-gen [Cayenne SUV](), and there's even slated to be a larger,[ seven-seat electric SUV]() from Porsche, all before 2030. However, there's one car that Porsche refuses to fully electrify—the 911. According to *[Reuters]()*, Porsche's Senior Project Lead for eFuels Karl Dums said that the brand will electrify most of its lineup but the Porsche 911 will remain piston-powered for the foreseeable future. While Dums admitted that switching to electrification was Porsche's main priority, the 911 is the brand's only exception, saying "...we will produce the 911 as long as possible with a combustion engine." ![]() *The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic *Porsche** That doesn't mean the 911 won't get any electrification, though. Porsche has already stated that the 911 will eventually get a [hybrid powertrain]() of some sort. While it might not be a plug-in hybrid, with a healthy EV-only range, it's sure to get some sort of electric assist at some point. Porsche has also been one of the biggest—if not *the* biggest—proponents of e-fuels (basically synthetic gasoline) in the industry. Its investment into the Chilean e-fuel company HIF has made Porsche the most outspoken automaker for the use of carbon-neutral fuels. E-fuels are made from CO2, and other greenhouse gasses, harvested from the atmosphere, so when the fuel is burned, the carbon emissions are offset by its recycled production, therefore making them carbon neutral. However, Dums posited that Porsche's e-fuel plans are separate from its EV plans. ![]() *The 2023 Porsche 911 Carerra T *Porsche** Keeping the 911 an ICE sports car also helps to differentiate it from its other sports cars. The current 718 Boxster and Cayman are both such impressive sports cars that Porsche risks them cannibalizing 911 sales, especially now that the two lesser models have GT4 and RS model variants. However, if the Boxster and Cayman are electric, the 911 will have a distinct flavor of its own that will keep buyers coming back to it, regardless of how good its smaller, cheaper siblings get. Between e-fuels and hybrid powertrains, it seems that Porsche has a couple of options for keeping the internal combustion 911 alive for at least another decade. However, by 2030, the 911 will be Porsche's last ICE standing. *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]()