| Porsche 918 Spyder |
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Specifications |
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Engine Type |
Parallel full hybrid; 4.6-litre V8 mid-engine
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| Displacement cu in (cc) |
4593 cm3 (V8 engine) |
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Power bhp (kW) at RPM |
608 bhp (447 kW) at 8700/min (V8 engine)
286 bhp (210 kW) at 6500/min (electric motors)
887 bhp (652 kW) at 8500/min (combined) |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM |
917 – 1280 Nm (overall system, depending on the gear) |
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Redline at RPM |
9150 rpm |
| Brakes |
High-performance hybrid brake system with adaptive recupera - tion; internally ventilated and perforated front ceramic brake discs (PCCB) with a diameter of 410 mm and thickness of 36 mm; rear discs with a diameter of 390 mm and thickness of 32 mm. |
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Tires |
918 Spyder wheels
(Weissach package: 918 Spyder forged magnesium wheels)
Front 9.5 J x 20 with 265/35 ZR 20
Rear 12.5 J x 21 with 325/30 ZR 21 |
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Length |
4643 mm |
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Weight |
1674 kg
(Weissach package: 1634 kg) |
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Acceleration 0-62 mphs |
0 – 60 mph 2.5 s |
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Top Speed mph (km/h) |
Top speed 345 km/h
Purely electric 150 km/h |
| Fuel economy EPA (1/100) |
EPA rating of 67 MPGs |
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Base Price |
845,000 |
| Car Description |
Back in 2010 the Performance Hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder made its debut at teh 2010 Geneva International Motor Show. The 918 Spyder combines two electric motors with a high performance gas engine.
The 918 Spyder has unique thermal management system consisting of 5 separate cooling circuits using both air and water. The intelligent generator control system is capable of converting far more of the kinetic energy into electrical energy than other hybrid vehicles of it's class. This allows this hybrid sports car to reach an EPA rating of 67 MPGs.
The results of it’s engineering prowess speak for themselves. The Porsche 918 Spyder goes from 0-60mph in an impressive 2.5 seconds. In fully electric mode it can make 0-62 in 6.2 seconds with zero emissions and is capable of reaching a speed of 93 mph. On the track it was bench-marked with an acceleration of 0-124 in 7.2 seconds and 0-186 in just 19.9 seconds.
The 918 Spyder weighs in at a trim 3,715 lbs. And 3,616 lbs. With the Weissach package. This is die to the entire load bearing structure being comprised of carbon fiber reinforced polymer.
Another interesting feature is its rear axle steering which changes based on vehicle speed. To assist with faster more responsive cornering and a tighter turning radius at low speeds the rear wheels turn in the direction opposite of the front wheels. At high speeds the mode changes so that the rear wheels turn the same direction as the front wheels which improves the stability of the 918 Spyder. |
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