2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Hybrid Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
Key Features
- Starting at $164,900 MSRP*
- 3.6-liter flat 6 engine mated to a hybrid drivetrain with a total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque
- 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
- 20″/21″ Carrera GTS Wheels
- Unique GTS interior with Leather/Race-Tex in Black
- Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
- Matrix Design LED Headlights
- GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex with Mode Switch
- Sport Exhaust System with black tailpipes
- ParkAssist (Front and Rear) including Reversing Camera
About The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
The Porsche 911 has evolved over the years, but it has always been a deliberate process, introducing new technologies only when they will undeniably make the car better. That’s why the 911 was air-cooled until 1997. But now there’s another major change to the drivetrain, the first hybrid 911, the Carrera GTS. This new hybrid system is built for performance, rather than fuel efficiency, and the result is an impressive bump in capability that manages not to change the character of the 911 in the slightest. The Carrera GTS is, at the same time, familiar as a GTS model, coming with a long list of standard performance features, including the Sport Chrono Package, which adds things like launch control, which is always a popular option. The Carrera GTS is the next big step in the evolution of the 911.
What the Critics Say
“The car rocketed out of corners with instantaneous throttle response—no surprise at high rpm—and displayed very powerful brakes and tremendous grip. We hit an indicated 155 mph on the longest straight of roughly 2200 feet.” — Car & Driver
“The new 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid is an engineering masterclass for a variety of reasons, but I’ll tell you the most important one: if I didn’t tell you it was a hybrid, if the (easily removable) sticker on the door didn’t say so, you wouldn’t know.
I’ll say that again, and I mean it: You wouldn’t know.” — Road & Track
What’s New for 2025
Obviously, the big thing about the 2025 Carrera GTS is the new drivetrain, but that’s certainly not the end of the list of changes. The changes made for the 992.2 911 include a set of HD-Matrix headlights that are advanced enough to be able to incorporate turn signals and daytime running lights all in the same unit. That frees up the space in the lower fascia for new active aerodynamic fins. Inside, you’ll find another 911 first, a fully digital gauge cluster.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Features
Advanced Hybrid Drivetrain
There have been hybrid sports cars before, but there has never been one quite like the Carrera GTS. That’s because there has never been a hybrid system like this one before. Hybrid systems were originally designed for fuel efficiency, and hybrid sports cars have typically just used more powerful versions of these systems. But the T Hybrid system takes a totally different approach. There is a small electric motor mounted between the 3.8-liter gasoline engine and PDK transmission that gives you a boost of low-end torque when you need it, but the hybrid system is mostly built around the turbocharger. The turbocharger is electrically assisted, which allows it to maintain manifold pressure even when exhaust pressure is relatively low. This eliminates lag, and allows the engine to produce maximum power across a much wider rev range. The turbo also has no wastegate, and energy is recouped by scavenging heat during overrun.
Incredible Performance
The power produced by the advanced drivetrain speaks for itself, 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough for a 0-60 dash of just 2.9 seconds, a full second quicker than the base Carrera. But because the T Hybrid system assists the gasoline engine, rather than augmenting it, the battery pack remains relatively small, and doesn’t add much weight. That means handling isn’t negatively affected, and the Carrera GTS feels every bit like a 911, even for those who are used to other versions. Helping further is the sport suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the rear-axle steering, both of which come standard on the Carrera GTS. There is a choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the latter of which comes in the form of the Carrera 4 GTS. But both come with the legendary handling ability that makes the 911 what it is.
Impressive Customization
The 911 enjoys the status it does because it is such a unique vehicle, a mix of performance and sophistication that sets it apart from the rest of the automotive world. It also offers a level of customization that allows you to really dial your 911 in exactly what you want. To start with, there is a huge selection of paint colors, including the Paint to Sample option, which makes the choices as close to infinite as is technically possible. The 20″/21″ wheels are a unique Carrera GTS design, but S and RS Spyder designs are available at no extra cost. You can also get a set of carbon fiber wheels that are colored-matched to the body paint. Inside, you get to choose from the thousands of possible upholstery, seat belt, and stitching combinations, and the Exclusive Manufaktur gives you further options that you might not have even considered possible before. The Carrera GTS doesn’t come with a back seat, but adding one is a no-cost option. And when you want to listen to music, you can use one of the two available premium stereos, from either Bose® or Burmester®.
Trims & Specs
911 Carrera GTS
- Starting at $164,900 MSRP*
- 3.6-liter flat 6 engine mated to a hybrid drivetrain with a total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque
- 8-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
- 20″/21″ Carrera GTS Wheels
- Sport Suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
- Matrix Design LED Headlights
911 Carrera 4 GTS
- Starting at $172,700 MSRP*
- All-Wheel Drive with Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
- Rear-axle steering
- Ambient lighting
- GT Sport Steering Wheel in Race-Tex with Mode Switch
- Sport Chrono Package
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Excludes options; taxes; title; registration; delivery, processing and handling fee; dealer charges. Dealer sets actual selling price.