The 2025 Porsche 911 Spirit 70 RWD arrives in South Africa as a groundbreaking hybrid sports car, blending iconic design with electrified performance. Its rear-mounted 3.6L turbocharged boxer engine paired with electric boost delivers a staggering 398kW and 610nM torque - eclipsing key rivals like the BMW M8 Competition (460kW/750nM) and Mercedes-AMG GT (430kW/700nM) in power-to-weight ratio.

Acceleration is devastating: 0-100km/h in 3.1 seconds en route to a 312km/h top speed. The hybrid system enhances efficiency, achieving 10.8L/100km combined consumption and 778km range with the optional 84L fuel tank. Standard 20"/21" staggered alloy wheels and rear-wheel-drive dynamics maintain classic 911 handling characteristics.

Priced at R5,034,000, it undercuts the BMW M8 Gran Coupe (R5,122,000) while offering Porsche's unprecedented 35-year/100,000km maintenance plan - a segment-first advantage. Standard tech includes navigation, heated seats, and lane departure warning, though its 2-year warranty trails the Mercedes' 5-year coverage.

The Spirit 70's hybrid powertrain establishes new performance benchmarks while future-proofing against SA's emissions regulations, making it the most compelling driver's car in the R5-million supercoupe segment.