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Spy shots: Hybrid Porsche 911 in development ?

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Electricity and high-performance cars may or may not mix, depending on your frame of reference, but whether you're a Tesla fan or a Formula 1 devotee, it's easy to agree that a hybrid or even an all-electric Porsche 911 would be a welcome creation. Porsche's Wolfgang Durheimer recently discussed the issue, but despite his hints, revealed no plans for production.

These latest spy shots reveal what appears to be a Porsche 911 prototype sporting a mysterious bulge on the front hood. Attached to this bulge is an electric flash sticker, but whether this is just a ruse thought up by some cheeky engineers remains to be seen. The car is also sporting a Batman symbol in place of the standard Porsche badge. According to the photographers that took these shots, the prototype was running very quiet for a 911.

With hybrid versions of both the Cayenne and Panamera coming soon, it makes sense to transform the technology to the 911 model as well, especially with new limits to CO2 and fuel-economy regulations being developed by governments around the globe.

But don't let your mouth start watering with dreams of unlimited torque, instant response, four-wheel motors and continuous traction control - all marshaled with Porsche finesse and handling - just yet. Porsche's Durheimer said there are no plans for such a vehicle anytime soon.
 

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