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The range

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Six model families, three powertrain philosophies and one shared idea of how a car should feel. An independent guide to the range you may encounter at Porsche driving programmes.

Introduction

Introduction to Porsche vehicle categories

Porsche's current range can be grouped into two-door sports cars (911 and 718), four-door saloons (Taycan and Panamera) and SUVs (Macan and Cayenne). Across these families, buyers can choose between combustion, plug-in hybrid and fully electric powertrains — though not every powertrain is offered in every family or market.

Model line-ups change with each model year and differ between regions. The overview below describes the families in general terms; it does not list prices or precise specifications, and it does not imply that every model will appear at any particular roadshow. For current details, consult official Porsche sources.

Rear-engine sports car911

Porsche 911

The 911 is the brand's defining sports car, introduced in 1963 and developed continuously ever since. Its signature is a flat-six engine mounted behind the rear axle, which places weight over the driven wheels for traction and gives the car its distinctive handling character.

The current generation is known internally as the 992. Its range spans coupé, Cabriolet and Targa body styles, rear- and all-wheel drive, and track-focused GT models. A recent update introduced Porsche's first hybrid 911 — a performance-oriented system marketed as T-Hybrid in GTS versions.

Layout
Rear-mounted flat-six
Bodies
Coupé, Cabriolet, Targa
Character
Everyday usable, track capable
Mid-engine two-seaters718

Porsche 718

The 718 family comprises the Boxster roadster and the Cayman coupé. Both place the engine between the driver and the rear axle, a layout prized for low polar inertia and balanced, responsive handling. The name recalls the 718 racing cars of the late 1950s.

The current combustion generation (982) includes driver-focused models such as the Cayman GT4 RS and Boxster Spyder RS. Porsche has confirmed that the next 718 generation will be largely electric; check official sources for its status and timing in your market.

Layout
Mid-mounted engine
Bodies
Boxster roadster, Cayman coupé
Character
Agility and balance
Electric sports saloonTaycan

Porsche Taycan

The Taycan was Porsche's first series-production battery-electric car. It uses an 800-volt electrical architecture, permanently excited synchronous motors and — on the rear axle of many versions — a two-speed transmission that balances strong acceleration with high-speed efficiency.

It is offered as a four-door saloon and in Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo estate forms, the latter with additional ground clearance for light off-road use.

Drive
Battery electric, 800 V
Bodies
Saloon, Sport Turismo, Cross Turismo
Character
Repeatable performance
Four-door gran turismoPanamera

Porsche Panamera

The Panamera combines four doors and genuine rear-seat space with sports-car dynamics. The current, third generation offers turbocharged combustion engines and an expanded line-up of E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid models.

Available chassis technology includes air suspension, rear-axle steering and, on some versions, the hydraulically controlled Porsche Active Ride system designed to keep the body level under braking, acceleration and cornering.

Drive
Combustion and plug-in hybrid
Bodies
Four-door gran turismo
Character
Long-distance comfort with pace
Compact performance SUVMacan

Porsche Macan

The Macan is Porsche's compact SUV. Its second generation is fully electric, built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) with 800-volt technology, and spans several trims from rear-wheel-drive versions to the GTS and Turbo.

In some markets the earlier combustion-engined Macan remained on sale alongside the electric model for a period; availability differs by region and model year, so confirm the current situation with an official Porsche source.

Drive
Battery electric (PPE, 800 V)
Body
Compact SUV
Character
Agile everyday SUV
Performance SUVCayenne

Porsche Cayenne

The Cayenne transformed Porsche when it launched in 2002 and remains one of its most important models. The combustion line-up includes V6 and V8 versions plus E-Hybrid plug-in models, with an SUV and a Coupé body style.

Porsche has also introduced the Cayenne Electric, a new battery-electric model on the PPE platform with 800-volt technology, positioned alongside the combustion and hybrid models. Specifications and launch timing differ by market.

Drive
Combustion, plug-in hybrid, electric
Bodies
SUV and Coupé
Character
Versatility and capability

Design

Sports car and SUV design differences

Sports cars

Low seating positions, a low centre of gravity and compact dimensions give the 911 and 718 immediacy. Engine placement — rear for the 911, mid for the 718 — shapes their balance and the way they rotate through corners.

Saloons

The Taycan and Panamera stretch the wheelbase for rear-seat space while using active chassis systems to retain agility.

SUVs

The Macan and Cayenne sit higher and weigh more, so they rely heavily on adaptive air suspension, active anti-roll systems, torque vectoring and rear-axle steering to contain body movement.

Roadshows that include SUV modules often demonstrate both sides of their character: precise handling on a circuit and traction on an off-road course.

Powertrains

Electric and combustion powertrains

AspectCombustionPlug-in hybridBattery electric
Power deliveryBuilds with engine speed; character from engine and gearboxElectric assistance fills gaps in the engine's responseStrong torque available almost instantly
Weight distributionSet by engine positionAdditional battery and motor massBattery low in the floor, very low centre of gravity
Energy recoveryMinimalRegeneration charges the hybrid batterySignificant regeneration under deceleration
Examples in range911, 718, Panamera, CayennePanamera E-Hybrid, Cayenne E-HybridTaycan, Macan, Cayenne Electric

Availability varies by market and model year. See Performance Technology for a deeper explanation.

Comparison

Model comparison considerations

Intended use

Weekend circuit days, daily commuting and long-distance touring reward different strengths.

Charging access

Electric models suit drivers with reliable home or workplace charging.

Space

Two seats, 2+2, or full four- and five-seat practicality.

Driving character

A mid-engined 718 feels different from a rear-engined 911 or a heavy but low-slung electric saloon. Driving them back-to-back — as many roadshows allow — is the best way to understand the difference.

Verify specifications

Use the official Porsche configurator and your local Porsche Centre for current specifications, prices and availability. This page intentionally avoids listing them.