2025 Porsche 911: Big changes for the world’s best sportscar

Porsche is on a new-product onslaught right now, isn’t it?

In the past few months we’ve had updates for the Panamera and Taycan plus an all-new, and all-electric, Porsche Macan to wrap our heads around.

And now we have a new 911. Well, an updated one at least.

Welcome, dear readers, to the 992.2 generation of the world’s greatest sportscar which, gasp, is now powered in-part by electricity in some models.

But while adding hybrid tech to the 911 is undoubtedly the biggest change for this new generation — dare we call it the most significant change in the 911’s 60-year history? — it’s not the only update afoot.

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For now the hybrid tech, which Porsche calls T-Hybrid, is only available on flagship GTS versions, meaning the regular Carrera Coupe continues to be powered solely by good old dinosaur juice.

The Coupe’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo boxer has also been fettled to produce more power and torque, while Porsche has also tweaked the exterior design, improved the aerodynamics, overhauled the interior, expanded the connectivity and added a richer list of standard equipment.

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A MORE POWERFUL ENGINE

Confusingly, Porsche's own press information says the Coupe’s 3.0-litre twin-turbo boxer has been both “lightly modified” and “comprehensively revamped” for the 992.2. Changes include new turbochargers which have been nicked from the previous GTS and a new intercooler, this time taken from the previous Turbo models, which sits directly onto of the engine under the rear bonnet.

Total outputs have increased slightly to 290kW (+7kW) and 450Nm.

The power bump helps to cut the 0-100km/h sprint down to 4.1sec or 3.9 seconds if the Sport Chrono package is fitted. That’s a 0.1sec improvement over the old car.

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MORE SCREENS, FEWER SEATS

Inside the 992.2 ushers in two big changes: the inclusion of a starter button for the first time and the move to a fully digital instrument cluster. The new gauges are housed in a curved 12.6-inch display that Porsche says can be extensively customised. Seven different views are available, including a ‘Classic’ display that retains the 911’s traditional five-tube design with a central tachometer.

The centre console now houses a cooled compartment where you can charge your smartphone on a wireless charging pad.

The 10.9-inch centre touchscreen has new connectivity features and integrates more closely with Apple CarPlay functions like Siri voice assistance. Watching video streaming while parked is also available as an option, while apps like Spotify and Apple Music can be used natively through the system without a connected smartphone.

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Another interesting change is to the seating layout. Internationally, the 992.2 Coupe will be offered as a two-seater as standard rather than the traditional four-seat configuration. In Australia the 2+2 layout will continue to be the default, however removing the rear seats is a no-cost option.

PRICE BUMPS AND AVAILABILITY

The 2025 Porsche 911 992.2 is available to order now with customer deliveries expected to commence in the first quarter of 2025. Prices have crept up across the board and the model range now kicks off at $280,500 for the Carrera Coupe with PDK.

• 911 Carrera Coupé starts at $280,500
• 911 Carrera Cabriolet starts at $303,800
• 911 Carrera GTS Coupé starts at $381,200
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS Coupé starts at $401,300
• 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet starts at $417,400
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet starts at $437,900
• 911 Targa 4 GTS starts at $437,900