dhirm5

BMW i8 had a spyder variant. Ferrari has a few hybrid convertibles currently on offer. I suspect the Audi news is more related to how their cabrios are selling rather than packaging concerns.

3uros

I doubt it...the 911 has different powertrain packaging being rear engine and the convertible top sitting on top of the engine area and not a trunk. Like the E-Ray...the batteries are going up front somewhere.

Charles Everson

Car and Driver got 11 miles of range with the 2023 McLaren Artura PHEV

nyca

All you really need in pure EV mode from a sports car is enough range to get it out of your neighborhood to the nearest major road. 11/15 miles is plenty. How many people are taking a car like this on short errands near their home? Almost everyone in this buying segment has another "normal" car.

F250to911

You really think that. Porsche owners are known for actually driving their cars and not just using them as museum pieces. I take my Porsche to the grocery store, golf course, local restaurants, etc. all the time. The only time I drive my other "normal car" is when the weather is bad or the snow is deep.

dhirm5

Same here. Or when I have more than one passenger. A 10-15 mile pure electric range would cover me just fine.

DrKarlB

This would be the lowest on my list of requirements

I'd want enough electric juice to fill in the low rev torque for blistering acceleration when i need it. Someone has done the calculations as to how much that might be and it looks like it likely equates to 10-20 miles of range
Why do i need to run errands without starting the engine ? Useless as far as im concerned

ipse dixit

This would be my normal car.

What's not normal about it?

nyca

Everyone has an SUV these days. The American lifestyle of the big box stores, Costco, etc - requires it. Years ago when I needed a new roll of paper towels, I bought one. One. Now we are buying packs of 18.

dhirm5

Guilty. Assuming Model Y qualifies...

F250to911

Don't have an SUV and I have never seen a Costco. I have a 911 daily driver and an F-250 Diesel Tremor for pulling my Airstream.

Dream in PTS

Never say never but let's just say it's hard to imagine.

Crusje

Porsche can't even keep the current 911 under 3200lbs. it'll be bloated like the new c63s hybrid from MB.

Mike818

I think there are reasons to be hopeful. Magnesium Thixomolding and the long promised next gen batteries keep me optimistic. I also expect the ever improving A.I. tools to help the engineers shave weight while increasing performance.

siberian

Another call to seriously look for my 71Cuda... So no, I would not, nor do I think I'll get another P.

siberian