Porsche 911 Will Keep Using ICE Machines

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS. (Doc. Porsche AG)

JAKARTA - It is no secret that a number of European automakers have begun to shift their focus to create electrification vehicles. Each manufacturer has a strategic plan ahead in order to play a role in achieving zero emissions.

One of the manufacturers that has started switching to electrification is Porsche. This German sports car brand has plans to sell 80 percent EV by 2030. However, that doesn't mean Porsche will not provide an internal combustion car (ICE).

But with the agreement made by the European Union some time ago, maintaining ICE-engined cars using synthetic fuel in 2035 made manufacturers like Porsche look relieved by this.

Since the deal, Porsche seems to have no plans to present a single ICE model, starting to think about conventional engine cars. Rumors circulated that Porsche would also use synthetic fuel or e-fuels when investing in an energy company from Chile, HIF Global.

Previously, Porsche had announced that some of its models would be electrified by electricity, such as Tigers, 718, and Cayenne, which were previously ICE models. However, there was one model that was decided not to be electrified, namely

It is known, Porsche 911 is a legendary model that has played a role in the pinnacle of glory from Porsche. Having lived for 79 years, 911 has become a respected model in its segment. Porsche e-Fuels leader Karl Dums said his party did not rule out the possibility that the latest 911 would keep ICE engines with synthetic fuels.

"Our first strategy is to switch to electric mobility and we will produce 911 as long as possible with combustion engines," said Dums.

Porsche is not the only one who welcomes the news that ICE machines are maintained with e-fuels. Manufacturers such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Hyundai, and Stellantis, welcomed this news and will consider presenting other ICE models.

However, some of these manufacturers remain committed to creating electric vehicles at the end of the decade.