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The Nürburgring. The ribbon of pavement in Western Germany is near-universally accepted as the standard by which manufacturers prove their performance car mettle. It really is hallowed ground for car enthusiasts worldwide. Unsurprisingly, Porsche has a history of pitting its speediest street cars against the so-called “Green Hell.” However, even with the proven credentials of the brand’s ICE cars, the upcoming Porsche 911 Hybrid dazzled fans with a blisteringly quick lap time. 

The incoming 992.2 Porsche 911 Hybrid lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife 8.7 seconds faster than a comparable predecessor

The Porsche 911 is fast. No arguments there. Hell, the 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S will sprint to 60 mph in a ludicrously fast 2.2 seconds. Moreover, the racer-for-road antics of the 911 GT3 RS lapped the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 6:49.328, faster than any American production car.

However, the 911 GT3 RS and Turbo S aren’t the only obscenely fast offerings in the model’s library. In a recent Nürburgring Nordschleife track test, the upcoming Porsche 911 Hybrid laid down a lap time of 7:16.934 on “standard road tires.” It’s a lap time Porsche claims is 8.7 seconds quicker than a closely comparable predecessor. 

While 7:16.934 doesn’t sound quick compared to the 911 GT3 RS, it’s properly fast. For instance, the new 911 model and its “performance-focused hybrid drive” system missed the lap time of the savagely unhinged 650-horsepower Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE by just 0.89 seconds.

The Porsche team celebrates a successful lap of the 911 Hybrid on the Nürburgring.
The Porsche 911 Hybrid on the Nürburgring | Porsche

However, it’s worth stating that the Nürburgring isn’t the same track that it was in 2017 when the ZL1 1LE scorched its pavement. What do I mean by that? Well, track officials changed the official lap distance from 12.8 to 12.94 miles, per Car and Driver. As such, previously recorded times aren’t directly comparable to recent records.

Regardless, we expect the upcoming hybridized 911 to be a straight-line missile and an apt competitor for other hybridized performance nameplates. Consequently, we expect a sub-three-second sprint to 60 mph, making it one of the fastest new cars on the market. We can’t wait to see how it stacks up with Chevrolet’s Acura NSX-fighting hybrid option, the Corvette E-Ray.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).