2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Images Review

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Images Review :

A Bugatti Veyron and a Toyota Prius sire a phenomenal offspring.

The 918 Spyder might pay homage to Porsche’s illustrious past, but its real mission is redefining supercar possibilities. Smart use of advanced technology works to eliminate the traditional conflict between performance and efficiency. Faster, and theoretically more fuel stingy than any past Porsche, the 918 ventures beyond today’s expectations of hybrid technology to ensure that driving fun and extreme performance continue to thrive. This is the Porsche for the age of environmental responsibility.

Now that we’ve experienced nearly a dozen laps in both the driver’s and passenger’s seat at Porsche’s Leipzig test track, the 918’s soul is finally available for sharing. Here’s what you need to know about one of the quickest supercars we’ve ever driven.

You’ll never be able to pop open the hood on this exotic supercar. The 918 engineering team saved the weight of hinges, latches, and prop systems necessary with a conventional engine cover. And besides, opening the hood would reveal little more than the 608-hp, 4.6-liter V-8’s exhaust piping, voluminous catalytic converters, and colossal mufflers because the engine itself is buried deep in the chassis.

Specifications:
VEHICLE TYPE: front- and mid-motor, mid-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2-door targa ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:$846,000 ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve 4.6-liter V-8, 608 hp, 391 lb-ft; 2 permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motors, 127 and 154 hp; combined power rating, 887 hp; 6.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode	DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 107.5 in Length: 182.8 in Width: 76.4 in Height: 45.9 in Curb weight (mfr’s est): 3616–3715 lb PERFORMANCE (C/D EST): Zero to 60 mph: 2.8 sec Standing ¼-mile: 10.2 sec Top speed: 211 mph FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST): European combined cycle (NEDC): 71 mpg

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