Legendary sports car becomes an electric car after all
Success with e-cars, Porsche has already done that. The Taycan, the first purely electric model, became a star. Nevertheless, it was previously clear that the path to electrification has a clear end: the 911 should remain a combustion engine. Things are different now.
Porsche is serious: the 911 could soon become an electric car
The announcement from Porsche was actually clear: the combustion engine is simply part of the classic 911 model, there will be no electric drive. A good year ago, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume presented the sports car manufacturer’s plans. But now it seems the to soften a clear edge against an E-911.
According to a report by Manager Magazin A team at Porsche is said to be working on an electric version (via t3n). While it was previously said that the 911 could be powered as a plug-in hybrid or with synthetic e-fuels and, at least in the latter case, drive emission-free as a combustion engine, there is now also talk of a battery-powered version.
According to Manager Magazin, they rely on a solid-state battery, in contrast to current e-cars, which usually have a lithium-ion battery. The US company Quantumscape, in which Porsche holds shares, is working on such a battery. However, it will still take some time before it is ready for the market and series production. Benefits of so-called solid or solid state batteries should particularly fast loading capacity and be long ranges.
The youngest e-car from Porsche to date, the Taycan Cross Turismo:
Electric 911 from Porsche: There is no guarantee
Officially, however, Porsche is still using the combustion engine, the report is based on internal information. However, it is unlikely that Porsche will simply stick to the 911 with a combustion engine out of tradition. If there is a need to switch or the interest of the solvent customers is high enough, it shouldn’tonly a matter of time be until the electric drive also finds its way into the classic car from Stuttgart.
Because it is already clear: E-cars are a success for Porsche. The Taycan has proven that, and the electrification of other models should underpin it. In addition: The The return of beloved classics as electric cars has long since begun, as Opel has shown with the Manta. You can see here which cult cars we also want to see again.
