ATL Motorsports, the arm of the ATL Automotive Group responsible for the Porsche line of vehicles, launched its latest model, the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, on Thursday, February 13, at Porsche Centre Kingston.

“You have this new modern design. It has the new T-Hybrid technology which is just better performance. There’s better suspension. It’s a more attractive car. Overall, I think this vehicle is poised to do great,” Kevin Jackson, brand manager, Porsche Jamaica, told the Jamaica Observer’s weekly Auto magazine.

The GTS trim level has always been considered the sweet spot for those seeking to tap into both the luxury and performance sides of the brand, as it mixes the best elements from either into one car. This time the 911 GTS is taking a whole new route, offering something that will not be seen on other 911 Carreras — the T-Hybrid system.

Porsche fans will most likely be aware of the E-Hybrid branding, used to denote vehicles that can be driven as an electric-only vehicle, using an internal combustion engine, or a combination of the two. In the case of the all-new T-Hybrid system, it brings Porsche’s motorsport technology to the street offering a different use for electric power. The system does not store energy to drive the vehicle; instead, it powers what Porsche calls an eTurbo.

A normal turbocharger is driven by the exhaust pressure exiting an internal combustion engine, which in turn spins a connected compressor wheel that forces extra air into the engine. Porsche’s T-Hybrid technology places an electric motor between the compressor and turbine wheel, creating the eTurbo. The turbocharger can now be spun up immediately for throttle response similar to a naturally aspirated engine.

When not creating boost pressure, the eTurbo functions as a generator feeding up to 11kW of energy to a 1.9kWh 400-volt battery connected to an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed PDK transmission.

The electrification separates the GTS trim from the other 911 Carrera models. Instead of a twin-turbo, 3-litre flat six-cylinder motor, the GTS has a 3.6-litre single eTurbo flat-six with hybrid assist. The new powertrain has a 59bhp and 29lb/ft of torque increase over the previous GTS. The internal combustion engine by itself delivers 478bhp and 420lb/ft of torque, while the electric motor adds 53bhp and 110lb/ft of torque for a total output of 532bhp and 449lb/ft of torque. The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS can hit 60mph in 2.9 seconds and has a top speed of 194.

T-hybrid doesn’t store energy for later use, like the typical hybrid system; instead, it operates invisibly, constantly deploying the assist as necessary for the situation. At low speeds, the eTurbo sends power to the electric motor. In high-performance driving, power is used to keep the turbocharger spooled and operate the electric motor.

The GTS further bears a host of firsts for the 911, with even more new and standard technologies. An example of the firsts is the fully digital instrumentation. Beyond T-Hybrid, the GTS has active aerodynamics and cooling, with the option of a fixed wing. Standard performance features include rear steer, Matrix Design LED lights, and centre lock wheels, to name a few.

Porsche’s own testing puts the new car 8.7 seconds faster than the outgoing model around the Nürburgring.

Jackson revealed that the 911 sales in Jamaica have been higher than many overseas dealers, so he expects the market to continue to respond well to what he classed an exciting product.

“Little Jamaica is doing so great with the 911, and I think this year is going to be a year, especially with this new model we’re going to break some 911 records,” he said.