New GTS boosted in all the right places

VERY few performance cars, if any, can match the feeling of balance inherent in a Porsche 911. Whether you're blasting around a track, sweeping your way through a mountain pass, or simply trundling through traffic to the next board meeting, it is the sports car for all reasons.

- Jason Woosey

The 911 GTS, first introduced in 2010 as part of the "997.2" generation, has always epitomised this blend of performance, driving thrills and comfort. But whereas the previous versions felt very much like spicier Carreras, the new 2025 GTS feels more akin to a tamer 911 Turbo. It genuinely begs the question of whether you even need to stretch your way to Porsche's performance flagship, which was also recently revised.

Ushering in several visual and cabin enhancements to the 911 range, the new GTS is also the first model to feature Porsche's new T-Hybrid "super-lightweight performance hybrid" system.

It pairs a new 3.6-litre flat-six (boxer) turbopetrol engine with an electric motor that's integrated into the new eight-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox.

With system outputs of 398kW and 610Nm, it is 45kW brawnier than before, and it also swaps its predecessor's twin turbochargers for a single blower that features an integrated electric motor, to all but eliminate lag.