Porsche recently introduced its second all-electric vehicle, the new PPE-based 800-volt-enabled Porsche Macan EV. No worries, the 911 series isn't slated to become sustainable next.
Interestingly, Porsche may be on the cusp of a paradigm change – initially, the Taycan line was a parallel nameplate mirroring the ICE-powered Panamera family. Now, on the other hand, the German automaker has switched to exclusive EV powertrains for the second-generation Macan instead of offering something similar under a different moniker.
As such, everyone might fear that 911s are next in line to give up the roaring sound of their boxer-six mills tucked in the back of the iconic two-door sports car. However, there's still some time even before seeing the 911 series adopt hybridization, let alone full battery power. Instead, Porsche will first focus on making electric 718s and then bringing to market an all-electric Cayenne before revolutionizing the legendary 911 series.
Also, don't think that the current generation is a little past its prime, even if we should prepare for the mid-cycle facelift. Instead, it seems that even a 911 Cabrio has a thing or two to say to its adversaries at the local quarter-mile dragstrip – even of those are of the feisty Cadillac coupe (most likely an ATS-V), BMW M4, and Lamborghini Huracan STO variety. Alas, there is no need to take our word for granted, as we have a proper, yellow example.
The good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube love drags at Island Dragway (Great Meadows, New Jersey) but sometimes also enjoy Orlando's premier racetrack – Orlando Speed World Dragway in Bithlo, Florida. Of course, given the select company that was present for a Full Throttle Friday event, we are not surprised. The videographer focused on a brightly-colored Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio facing a string of high-powered opponents.
First and foremost, the inaugural skirmish was against the mighty Lamborghini Huracan STO, a track-focused Super Trofeo Omologato variant of the V10-powered supercar. Frankly, this should have come last as it featured one the best performances from both racers – 10.66s for the yellow menace and 10.76s for the Italian monster. Close, but not close enough, some might say.
Secondly, the Porsche 911 got the replica of a fellow six-cylinder model – the flat-six Turbo S brawled with the second-generation G82 BMW M4, most likely in Competition form and packing a straight-six with its own twin turbos. Well, thanks to a much better reaction time, the 911 driver obliterated his opponent with an even better 10.12s victory against the 11.33s Bavarian. Last but not least, it was time for America to try and oppose it.
As such, the final skirmishes were between the 911 and a feisty Caddy. Unfortunately, The two-door coupe didn't perform way better than the BMW. Instead, the Turbo S continued its winning streak with a double 10.37s versus 13.03s and 10.15s versus 12.68s victory. Cool, right?
Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution. Full profile
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