Porsche is set to shake things up with the dual unveil of its gas-powered 911 Carrera T and electric Taycan GTS. The 2025 models will arrive in dealerships next year, with the Carrera T starting at $135,995 and the Taycan GTS at $149,895. The new 911 Carrera T boasts a lightweight design, rear-wheel steering as standard, and better brakes, while the Taycan GTS offers improved horsepower and torque figures.
Key Points
- The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T and Taycan GTS will arrive in dealerships next year, with the Carrera T starting at $135,995 and the Taycan GTS at $149,895.
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The 911 Carrera T is a gas-powered sports car that features a lightweight design, rear-wheel steering as a standard option, and better brakes.
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The new 911 Carrera T comes with a manual transmission only, which is a significant change from previous models.
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The Taycan GTS is an electric vehicle that boasts improved horsepower, torque figures, and a race-tuned chassis and suspension setup.
Market Response
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Porsche’s decision to offer various powertrain options, including gas-powered cars, hybrids, and electric vehicles, has been met with positive market response.
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The 911 Carrera T and Taycan GTS will cater to different segments of the market, with the former appealing to enthusiasts who prefer gas-powered sports cars and the latter targeting those who want a performance-oriented electric vehicle.
Porsche’s Shift in Powertrain Strategy
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Porsche has shifted its powertrain strategy to offer various options, including gas-powered cars, hybrids, and electric vehicles.
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The company’s decision is unique in the industry, as it feels that all options have something to offer from an enthusiast perspective.
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According to Frank Wiesmann, Porsche North America’s product specialist, “We always wanted to remain flexible with the powertrain strategy… Some people really want an EV environment at home, where they park the car, charge the car; the way they use it supports that.”
Market Trends
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The general EV market isn’t growing as much as experts thought, and many luxury brands like Mercedes and Audi have seen EV sales plummet.
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Porsche also backed away from its ambitious electrification plans, citing the need to remain flexible with powertrain strategy.
Product Details
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The new 911 Carrera T comes with lightweight glass and less sound-deadening material to give the car a more raw feel.
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It now includes rear-wheel steering as a standard option, sits lower, and has better brakes, among other sporty options.
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The biggest change may be that the Carrera T is manual transmission only.
Electric Vehicle Details
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The Taycan GTS starts at $149,895 and will also arrive in dealerships next year.
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Porsche hopes that the updated changes across the Taycan EV lineup will help boost sales in a highly competitive marketplace featuring competitors like the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air.
