This trio – made up of Porsche’s new Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with parallel full-hybrid drive, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery, and the two-seater high-performance 918 Spyder mid-engined sports car with plug-in hybrid – clearly demonstrates not only the great bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in hybrid drive. Reminiscent of highly successful, legendary racing cars such as the Porsche 917 Le Mans and the current Porsche RS Spyder, the 918 Spyder with its design concept so typical of Porsche arouses powerful emotions. Charging from 0 to 62 mph takes only 2.5 seconds and it can go up to a top speed of 217 mph. It is a mid-engined two-seater that combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 emissions of a small compact. If seeing the 918 Spyder at the Kennedy Space Center runway seems familiar, it's because this isn't the first Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds video showing the supercar doing a run there. The German hybrid goes up against an Italian exotic, the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, which may be a dying breed considering the fact that it still has a naturally aspirated V-12 engine under its hood.
Read our full review o… Presenting a high-performance mid-engined concept sports car with ultra-efficient, low-emission drive technology, Dr. Ing. The 918 Spyder is one of three Porsche models with hybrid drive making their world debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Porsche; Porsche 918 Spyder; 10 / 10. The 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint takes three seconds and top speed stands at 230 mph. Trying to find out which one is faster between the two is not rocket science. The smooth balance of tradition and progress gives the car a powerful stance on the road in its combination of dimensions.
Variable aerodynamics typical of Porsche ensure both visionary and traditional highlights especially around the rear spoiler.
The course measures 3 miles (4.828 kilometers) long, plus a 1,000-foot (304.8-meter) asphalt runoff on each end. UPDATE 08/18/2010: There are rumors circulating about the production Porsche 918 Spyder say that the power and displacement of the petrol engine will be increased. The V8 is derived from the RS Spyder Le Mans car, pushes out 600bhp and gives the 918 a 0-62mph time of 2.6secs, 0-124mph in 7.2secs and a top speed of 214mph. You have the Lamborghini Aventador, with its mid-mounted 690-horsepower engine, AWD, and a 7-speed single-clutch semi-automatic transmission. In cities with environmental alert areas the Range Manager also states whether the driver is able to reach a certain destination on electric power alone. The force-fed coupe is “only a tenth of a second” slower to 60 than the 918 Spyder, the quickest car ever tested by the American motoring publication. I love it! After being activated in the Center Display, the Range Manager uses the map in the navigation system to present the remaining range the car is able to cover, naturally allowing the driver to influence that range through the appropriate choice of power and performance. The front-wheel electric drive powers the wheels through a firm transmission ratio. The exterior design is defined by striking rear hoods extending out of the headrests and retractable air intakes with a ram air function. Despite the extra half-mile of road, the lack of traction meant that the car only reached 207 mph (333 kph). UPDATE 08/13/2010: Power is transmitted to the wheels by a seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplungs-getriebe also feeding the power of the electric drive system to the rear axle. Great innovative functions but whats cooler is the concept that the driver will be able to choose his personal style of driving as well as the right battery charge and filling strategy. 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. On paper, it’s also the most powerful thanks to 380 HP for the 911 Carrera and 641 HP for the. The V8 combustion engine is a further development of the highly successful 3.4-litre power unit already featured in the RS Spyder racing car and positioned midship in front of the rear axle, giving the car the right set-up for supreme performance on the race track through its good balance.
It was really an electro-mobility car. Get upfront price offers on local inventory.
Read our full review of the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster here. With the Sport Chrono Package, the German automaker from Stuttgart quotes 2.6 seconds from zero to 60 mph (97 kph) and a top speed of 205 mph (330 kph). With a $1.15 million price tag, it does check in a lot pricier than the 918. 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 – such as less than 7:30 minutes on the Nordschleife of Nürburgring – or, focusing on a more economical style of motoring, with a reduction in emissions to just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometre. All Rights Reserved, Introducing the $1000 TopSpeed Student Scholarship. The 918 Spyder is inspired by legendary racing cars such as the Porsche 917 Le Mans and the current Porsche RS Spyder. Hit play to find out. This is supplemented by two electric motors delivering an additional 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp). The side exhausts will also be moved around to the rear. The big advantage of a plug-in hybrid is that the battery can be charged on the regular electrical network.