In May 2024, Porsche unveiled its newest and most advanced iteration of the Porsche 911 to date, with the 992.2 model refreshed and due for release in 2025, first shared with the automotive industry and wider Porsche community alongside announcements about the Carrera GTS.
Amid speculation, hype, and excitement, the 992.2 represents a refined and subtle yet effective twist on the traditional Porsche driving and handling experience. It retains the trademark profile and racing-centric silhouette but with Porsche's customary respect for heritage and appreciation for innovation.
Design911, a firm of Porsche specialists and providers of the largest range of Porsche OEM parts, components and aftermarket performance parts, alongside an in-house warehouse workshop team, shares insights and information about what to expect when the 992.2 hits the roads in the near future.
How T-Hybrid Tech Incorporated Within the Porsche 992.2 Ramps Up Acceleration
We’ll start by explaining how the T-hybrid (turbo-hybrid) tech, a much-talked-about-feature of the new 992.2, works—a technology that was originally used within the 919 Hybrid racing model and that, in the 992.2, functions alongside an electric exhaust turbocharger.
This tech may have been assumed to be all about being eco-friendly, but in reality, it delivers on one core objective—augmenting performance and speed. It has outstanding torque and highly responsive acceleration, and the exhaust produces a satisfyingly deep growl.
Matched with a 400-volt battery, this hybrid achieves astonishing performance improvements while retaining energy. In terms of power, the turbocharged engineering that made the 911 such a sought-after vehicle isn’t going anywhere, and the new hybrid system also features a 3.6-litre engine, a boost on the 3.0-litre standard, within the GTS models.
While both engines are turbocharged, the GTS can hit 100 km per hour in 3.0 seconds, providing almost a 25% acceleration improvement. Its ultra-reactive handling puts you, as the driver, firmly in control.
The Porsche 992.2’s Interior: Blending Next-Gen With Heritage
Onto the interior, the cabin of the 992.2 is simplistic and sleek, with a classic layout that every driver will find familiar. Although it features a curved, bright, and crystal-clear 12.65-inch display, the classic rev counter remains directly in front of the driver, with analogue functionality—something Porsche purists will undoubtedly be pleased to see!
Buyers can choose an optional Sport Chrono display, a more pared-back and refined interior option, or the more modern 3D navigation system, which offers the latest in driver assistance technology without diminishing the design aesthetics.
The 992.2 comes with two seats as standard, which contributes to lower weight thresholds, but depending on your practical requirements, you can optionally add back seats.
Drivers selecting a soft-top Cabriolet can still enjoy the satisfaction of opening or closing the roof in an impressive 12 seconds, even at speeds. The Targa models incorporate an automatic roof system and roll bar, providing great options for lovers of convertibles and coupes alike.
Lighting and Safety Features Built Into the Porsche 992.2
As you'd anticipate, the Porsche lights are far from ordinary. They have a dynamic Matrix LED system that emits 64,000 pixels and intelligent functionality to adjust according to traffic conditions, lighting levels, and oncoming vehicles.
Some of the added extra technology could potentially be a little redundant for everyday driving, but if you’d like a broad range of options, you’ll find them as standard:
Reverse parking cameras
Park Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
In the GTS, you've also got lap times and can sync your dashboard to the Porsche Track Precision app if you'd like—a great gadget for track drivers but less applicable for commutes and school runs!
However, a feature that is beneficial to pretty much all drivers is the front-axle lift system, which has been included to provide a 40 mm height lift to the nose. This improves clearance and ensures drivers navigating steep driveways, parking spots, speed bumps, and the inevitable potholes will be able to avoid scrapes and bumps along the bodywork.
A quick tip: You can adjust the programming of the lift system to customise it to your usual parking spots and driving habits. The car will recognise specific locations and environments to activate the lift system before you reach the hazard.
What to Expect From Your First Test Drive in the New Porsche 992.2
It’s impossible to talk about a new Porsche model without mentioning the driver experience. This is part and parcel of the reason the marque has maintained its crown in the premium automotive space for so many years—it's a car that feels and handles like no other, and the 992.2 doesn’t falter.
The rear-axle steering included with the GTS models assists with turning and complex parking manoeuvres. When you reach higher speeds on the open road, the synchronised wheel turning makes the drive feel stable and controlled, augmenting driver confidence and relaxation.
Other features worth highlighting include:
The eight-speed PDK clutch, which offers lightning-quick gear shifts and works with the electronic motor to ensure you can change speeds and traction in a microsecond, while the recuperation mode seamlessly ensures the T-hybrid system is powered up.
Drivers thinking about investing in the 992.2 but concerned about the braking capabilities needn't think twice. The aluminium monobloc callipers, which are standard in all models, provide faultless consistency. However, there is an option of upgrading to Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, which are better suited for lap driving and tracks.
Finally, the 10 mm reduction in height and stiffer springs found in the GTS are a calling card of the Porsche Active Suspension Management system, which provides adjustable suspension that is suited to controlled driving on sharp corners and meandering roads or urban and motorways without stumbling over imperfections in the road surface.
All told, the 992.2 isn’t a story of Porsche going back to the drawing board or redesigning a classic. It's about making the drive sharper, nimbler, and better for modern driving, with subtle yet carefully engineered improvements that make this model one to watch.
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