Porsche is recently with a renewed model 911 GTS unveiled the much-anticipated hybrid version of the 911. Although tuners often find ways to increase the power of the various 911 models, a Porsche engineer explained why this version T-Hybrid will not be feasible.
Porsche 911 GTS boasts impressive performance, with a 3,6-liter flat-six engine making total power 398 kW (541 HP) and a torque of 610 Nm. While it seems feasible that a tuner could rework the engine and bring the power up to a higher level, while the hybrid part of the powertrain could remain intact, Porsche said that reworking the new model 911 GTS most likely it will not be possible.
Top Gear Netherlands asked a Porsche engineer about the tuning options for 911 GTS T-Hybrid and learned that these cannot be changed in the latest Porsche version. The main reason cited was the electric turbocharger without a shut-off valve, which makes it impossible for tuners to adjust the pressure in the turbine and thus increase the power output.
Renovated Porsche 911 GTS replaced the two turbochargers of its predecessor with a single electric turbocharger. In contrast to traditional flapper setups, excess exhaust gases drive an electric motor that acts as a generator for the battery pack. In mode SportsPlus but the turbocharger keeps it the highest pressure even when braking, which provides the driver with instant power, which is therefore available at the exit of each corner.
