Porsche GT boss Andreas Preuninger recently clarified the future of the brand's most iconic performance models. The man responsible for legends like the GT3 and GT2 RS made it clear that while the industry is sprinting toward electrification, Porsche is not ready to compromise the soul of its GT lineup.

For now, a fully electric 911 GT3 is officially off the table. In an episode of "The InEVtibale" podcast on the MotorTrend Channel on YouTube, when Preuninger was asked about a potential electric GT3, he said:

"I would say, in the next years to come, I don't think so, because it's just not the call from the market as we understand the GT customers."

The primary hurdle is the physical limitation of current EV technology. GT cars are defined by their agility, and heavy batteries simply do not fit that personality. "The GT car is always about nimbleness, lightness—as light as possible—and the technology that we have at hand at the moment won't allow that," Preuninger noted.

He suggested that a shift could only happen if battery tech undergoes a massive transformation. While full electric is out, the conversation around hybrids is a bit more flexible.

"I wouldn't rule that (hybrid) out. I'm not too convinced that our customer base would welcome that, even though being lightweight," he admitted.

The goal remains finding power through traditional means without ruining the connection between the driver and the machine.

"I think if there's ways to make similar horsepower on the conventional side, I think it would be better for the car, as long as drivability doesn't suffer. Because the bigger turbos get, the more lag you have, and the worse the drivability gets," he concluded.

Will Porsche follow the Ferrari blueprint for future performance?

The conversation eventually shifted toward how other manufacturers handle electrification, specifically the Ferrari 296 GTB. While the main issue remains the batteries ruining the driving experience, the hybrid Ferrari has proven that electrical assistance can actually enhance the experience.

Preuninger acknowledged that Porsche is open to any tech that makes a car more engaging, provided the results justify the added complexity. He said, "We embrace all kind of technology that helps make the car feel better, because it's always we want to have the grin on the face."

For the GT department, the main priority is ensuring that any new system feels authentic to the brand.

"It has to be credible, it has to be not too heavy, and if it's heavier it has to out—the kilos have to outweigh, or the joy has to outweigh the weight penalty," he explained.

"So, I would say what Ferrari did with the 296 was definitely a way, yeah, that you can do it. That's definitely something that I wouldn't rule out for the future," he concluded.

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