Porsche to Offer Hybrids For Every Model
By Chris Weiss
If you’ve been following Porsche for the past year or so, it’s clear they’re fond of hybrids. They launched the 918 Spyder concept in Geneva, the Cayenne S Hybrid in New York, and they have both a Panamera S Hybrid and Panamera plug-in in the works.
According to design chief Wolfgang Dürheimer, Porsche won’t be stopping until there’s a hybrid powertrain equipped to every one of its models. Dürheimer didn’t commit to a specific time frame, but indicated that Stuttgart does plan to have hybrid models for each of its vehicles, meaning a hybrid 911, Cayman and Boxster are on the way.
The company is also toying with the idea of offering direct-injected turbo four cylinder engines, and keeping its vehicles the same weight from model year to model year. All of its efforts are part of a strategy designed to meet tightening European emissions regulations. [via AutoNews]
