Porsche has been mastering the racing circuit for years with hybrid powertrains and now it looks like that winning technology could feature in the fabled 911, according to a report coming out of England.

According to British magazine Autocar, Porsche insiders have told the publication that engineers have started development on the brand’s first-ever production-bound 911 hybrid. At this time, technical details are incomplete but the powertrain is widely believed to be capable of powering the 911 on electricity alone for short distances, and provide even more impetus when called into action.

Porsche won’t be ditching its conventional powertrains in favor of a hybrid setup, though. Models will likely continue with an evolution of the turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six that was inaugurated by the facelifted 2017 model, which debuted last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The 911 will also continue to be offered with both rear- and all-wheel drive, and many models will continue to be available with either a manual or dual-clutch PDK transmission. It’s worth noting, however, that any hybrid model will likely only ship with AWD and an automatic gearbox.

We’ve already seen Porsche’s willingness to explore a fully electric vehicle with the Mission E concept, so, the idea of a hybrid powertrain isn’t far-fetched. Porsche currently offers two hybrid models: the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid and Cayenne S E-Hybrid.

We’ll definitely keep an eye and ear out for any new information regarding a hybrid-powered 911. However, if you’re contemplating a new 911 or simply thinking of upgrading to Porsche’s most famous model, don’t hesitate to contact or visit us at 3Birds Template for a test drive.

Image: Porsche (Pictured: 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo)