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Porsche 918 Spyder

46 durable postsStarted 2010-03-14Latest 2011-02-13
#81424Post 1 of 46

:shock: WOW!

Porsche just released a video showing the new 918 Spyder concept, its new 918 Spyder is a mid-engined sports car with plug-in hybrid, powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors (on the front and rear axle) producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. It can reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, a top-end speed of 198 mph. The best past about it is that Porsche says it can also achieve 78 miles per gallon and emit just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer

[IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/k5d11.png[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.likecool.com/Car/Concept/Porsche%20918%20Spyder%20Concept/Porsche-918-Spyder-Concept_1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/homer_simpson_drooling.gif[/IMG]

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0ysj81EjAo[/YOUTUBE]

#1347654Post 2 of 46

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It looks wicked!

#1347658Post 3 of 46

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;844095]The best past about it is that Porsche says it can also achieve 78 miles per gallon and emit just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer[/QUOTE]

While being driven at a fraction of the pace it is capable of. Lets face it, you don't buy that sort of car to toodle around town doing your shopping do you? It's going to have it's balls screwed off at ever possible opportunity. Nice bit of pr from the Porsche guys though.

Beautiful looking motor all the same.

#1347725Post 4 of 46

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;844095]

[IMG]http://www.likecool.com/Car/Concept/Porsche%20918%20Spyder%20Concept/Porsche-918-Spyder-Concept_1.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]

[IMG]http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/aston-martin-one-77-rear.jpg[/IMG]

:p

#1347762Post 5 of 46

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too much for my senses

#1347817Post 6 of 46

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i came!

#1347936Post 7 of 46

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[QUOTE=Dhar_2;844279]i came![/QUOTE]

lol^^ me too!!

#1347947Post 8 of 46

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Absolutely insane.. best car ever

#1347949Post 9 of 46

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;844095]

[IMG]http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/homer_simpson_drooling.gif[/IMG][/QUOTE]

Funny you should post a pic of Homer as that promo ad reminded me of the promo ad they made when Homer makes his own car. :lol:

#1348046Post 10 of 46

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are those glass alloys?

#1348050Post 11 of 46

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One in black, please. ;)

#1348241Post 12 of 46

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what a wonder, the car suits me and i suit the car;)

#1348366Post 13 of 46

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If only it were possible to actually get rims like that. Those are sweet. The guy looks very much like a Tesla, i'd still rather have one of those. 250 Miles on a charge is awesome.

#1348416Post 14 of 46

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[IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/a0fcja.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/35a81mx.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i39.tinypic.com/24q7ivc.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/eprqyc.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/inhb35.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://i39.tinypic.com/161cdns.png[/IMG]

#1348521Post 15 of 46

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^ that plastic disc looks wank!

it looks way cooler on the first images!

#1348782Post 16 of 46

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The first images being CG, and the latter being the real deal, of course.

#1352512Post 17 of 46

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obviously! :roll:

could have been made closer to the original concpet imho.

eg. dark smoked discs rather than white .

#1352553Post 18 of 46

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Blazin!

#1352560Post 19 of 46

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[B]Driverís choice of four distinct driving modes[/B]

A button on the steering wheel allows the driver to choose among four different running modes: The E-Drive mode is for running the car under electric power alone, with a range of up to 25 km or 16 miles. In the Hybrid mode, the 918 Spyder uses both the electric motors and the combustion engine as a function of driving conditions and requirements, offering a range from particularly fuel-efficient all the way to extra-powerful.

The Sport Hybrid mode uses both drive systems, but with the focus on performance. Most of the drive power goes to the rear wheels, with Torque Vectoring serving to additionally improve the carís driving dynamics.

In the Race Hybrid mode the drive systems are focused on pure performance with the highest standard of driving dynamics on the track, running at the limit to their power and dynamic output. With the battery sufficiently charged, a push-to-pass button feeds in additional electrical power (E-Boost), when overtaking or for even better performance.

With the hybrid drive system offering this wide range of individual modes and applications, the 918 Spyder is able either to achieve lap times comparable to those of a thoroughbred racing car, or the extremely low emissions and high fuel economy figures of a plug-in hybrid.

#1352786Post 20 of 46

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;846350]or the extremely low emissions and high fuel economy figures of a plug-in hybrid.[/QUOTE] boring :roll:

[QUOTE=floridaorange;846350]the 918 Spyder is able either to achieve lap times comparable to those of a thoroughbred racing car.[/QUOTE] me likey :twisted:

#1353248Post 21 of 46

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gimme, gimme, gimme,...... please ..... :)

#1353335Post 22 of 46

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No wonder it only gets a few miles on the full electric. Did you see all those dials and electronics around the drivers seat? Holy Moly.

#1353505Post 23 of 46

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where's the porsche stamp? looks like a ferrari...

#1353507Post 24 of 46

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I actually think they did a good job of making a hybrid porsche that's true to prosche's design.

[IMG]http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/2355/914183.jpg[/IMG]

2003 carrera gt [IMG]http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre/porsche/carrera_gt/2003_porsche_carrera_gt_01_m.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.freefoto.com/images/29/30/29_30_8---Porsche-Carrera-GT_web.jpg[/IMG]

#1410115Post 25 of 46

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Any hybrid / electric sports car enthusiasts? This video is for you:

[url]http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/porsche-918-spyder/1244748/[/url]

#1410116Post 26 of 46

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And as you will see (Dhar) the wheels are not plastic :lol:

#1410141Post 27 of 46

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I see the furore about the oil spill has died down a bit and the costs of oil companies has taken a back burner - so we're back to worshipping supercars and the relentless pursuit of cheap fuel - er...hello ?!

#1410206Post 28 of 46

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Does it come with any tax breaks - I do want to be enticed to consider the environment after all.

#1410257Post 29 of 46

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^yeah and that gets offset by the gas guzzler tax it comes with i bet :lol:

#1410331Post 30 of 46

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^you guys are aware it's a [SIZE="7"]hybrid[/SIZE] right?

or wtf? :lol:

#1413802Post 31 of 46

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I actually liked the wheels in the real version better than in the CG version. Would be nice to have something that cool and gets that great of gas mileage.

#1413805Post 32 of 46

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^no doubt

#1413843Post 33 of 46

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This is where i should have put this! :lol:

[IMG]http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7095/heroroadsterracinggreen.jpg[/IMG]

If you go here you can change the colour, it's amazing how different it looks in black. !! :D [url]http://www.teslamotors.com/roadster?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=%20SeptNewsletter[/url]

#1461970Post 34 of 46

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I was fortunate enough to visit the plant last month.. amazing time there, worth going if you are ever near Stuttgart.

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#1461974Post 35 of 46

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so so sic looking, wow great pictures Algy!

#1462007Post 36 of 46

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IMO this is a proper porsche...

[ATTACH=CONFIG]6054[/ATTACH] [video=youtube;buizliyJYIk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buizliyJYIk[/video]

#1462054Post 37 of 46

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^i'm sure after driving the two there's a good chance you would change your mind :lol:

#1462077Post 38 of 46

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;928181]^i'm sure after driving the two there's a good chance you would change your mind :lol:[/QUOTE]without a doubt

#1462126Post 39 of 46

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And just for the record, I'm currently a fan of the following cars:

-Ariel Atom -2011 Hennessey Venom
-2011 Audi R8 Spyder -2011 Porshea 918 Spyder -2011 McLaren MP4-12C -2010 Porsche 911 GT3 -2011 Spyker C8 Laviolette

#1462153Post 40 of 46

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;928261]And just for the record, I'm currently a fan of the following cars:

-Ariel Atom -2011 Hennessey Venom
-2011 Audi R8 Spyder -2011 Porshea 918 Spyder -2011 McLaren MP4-12C -2010 Porsche 911 GT3 -2011 Spyker C8 Laviolette[/QUOTE]can we get some pics here please [IMG]http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a471/Ketssy/smilies/flirt3.gif[/IMG]

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