Official: Porsche 918 Spyder production receives green light
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Porsche 918 Spyder Concept
If yesterday, the production of the Porsche 918 Spyder was just a rumor, today it became official and Porsche announced that the development of the new supercar received green light. For those who don´t know, the concept made its debut back in March at the Geneva Motor Show, was powered by a V8 engine capable to deliver more than 500 horsepower and a maximum engine speed of 9,200 rpm but also by two electric motors that developed a total output of 218 hp (169 kW). The engine was mated to a seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) transmission that feeds the power of the electric drive system to the rear axle. In E-Drive mode, the vehicle acts like any ordinary electric car and has a range of 25 km or 16 miles, while in Sport Hybrid mode uses both drive systems, but with the focus on performance.
Because it is a supercar, the 918 Spyder is also very quick and can hit 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds and has a top speed limited electronically to 320 km/h (198 mph). The new car promises to deliver a fuel consumption of just 3 (three) liters/100 kilometers (equal to approximately 78 mpg U.S.), as well as 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Michael Macht, President and Chairman of the Board of Management of Porsche AG: "Production of the 918 Spyder in a limited series proves that we are taking the right approach with Porsche Intelligent Performance featuring the combination of supreme performance and efficient drivetrain concepts. We will develop the 918 Spyder in Weissach and assemble it in Zuffenhausen. This is also a very important commitment to Germany as a manufacturing base."
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