There's been a lot of talk about Porsche->ke1's purported plans to drop an electric->ke1030 motor into the 911->ke282, but the Germans are doing a wonderful job at keeping all the details under wraps. In fact, Stuttgart is quieter than a Tesla Model S->ke3329 when it comes to 911 hybridization.

Fortunately, and because we're living in an age dominated by state-of-the-art technology, Porsche's steps are carefully monitored by high-performance photo lenses and recording devices. The Nurburgring->ke999 track is packed with spies waiting to snap shots of the latest prototypes and test cars, so it's only natural for us to hope for an alert paparazzo to blow the 911 hybrid's cover.

And although we didn't expect for that to happen anytime soon, it appears Porsche might be testing a hybrid 911 at the German track as we speak. Spotted earlier this month on the Nordschleife, the 911 shown in the video above looks like any other Carrera S->ke574 you can buy nowadays. However, a device found on the back seat, as well as the high-pitched noise coming out during shifting accelerating, suggest this is no regular 911.

Of course, there's no guarantee that the electrical equipment inside the sports car isn't just a telemetry device, but the unusual noises are noticeable and they must mean something. One thing's for sure though, if the 911 lapping the 'Ring with that gizmo attached to it is indeed a hybrid, development has barely commenced and there's plenty of footage to follow.

As a quick reminder, we expect the 911 hybrid to carry a turbocharged, 560-horsepower flat-six engine and an electric motor sourced from the 918 Hybrid supercar->ke177, a combo that creates more than 700 ponies. And that's an upsetting figure for both Ferrari->ke252 and Lamborghini->ke44.

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