2017-05-15 16:45:32

911 Plug-In Hybrid From Porsche Development Canned In 2016

Gossips of a Porsche 911 with a 2nd cap have been circulating around the Internet for years.

Now a high-ranked official has stated that an electrified derivative is not being considered anymore. Actually, development of a hybrid 911 was halted in 2016.

The information was revealed in an interview with Car and Driver during the celebration that was held on the occasion of 1 millionth 911. It was stated that the plug-in hybrid offering was meant to be a part of the coming soon 992 gen,. It would be very thrifty in the NEDX tests thankfully to electrification.

Though, the project was canned as the disadvantages outweighed the advantages.

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