Porsche 918
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid sports car. It made by Porsche.[4] The Spyder is powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6 litre V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower (453 kW). With two electric motors delivering an additional 279 horsepower (208 kW) it has a combined output of 887 horsepower (661 kW). The 918 Spyder's 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km (12 mi) under EPA's five-cycle tests.[1] The car has a top speed of around 340 km/h (210 mph).[5]
| Porsche 918 Spyder | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Production | 2013–2015 499 units |
| Model years | 2015 |
| Designer | Michael Mauer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door roadster (Spyder) 2-door coupé (RSR) |
| Layout | M4 layout with all-wheel steering |
| Related | Porsche Carrera GT |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.6 L V8 + 2 electric motors on front and rear axle |
| Transmission | 7-speed PDK dual-clutch |
| Battery | 6.8 kW·h liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery |
| Range | 680 kilometres (420 mi) (EPA)[1] |
| Electric range | 19 km (12 mi) (EPA)[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,643 mm (182.8 in) |
| Width | 1,940 mm (76.4 in) |
| Height | 1,167 mm (45.9 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,704 kilograms (3,757 lb)[2] 1,640 kilograms (3,620 lb) with the optional Weissach package. |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Porsche Carrera GT[3] |
Porsche 918 Media
Porsche 918
The 918 Spyder's engine is based on the unit used in the Porsche RS Spyder
Porsche 918 Spyder with Weissach Package and Salzburg livery
Porsche 198 RSR
The 918 Spyder concept at the High Museum
Rear view of the 918 Spyder Concept
The 918 Spyder concept badge
The 918 RSR concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2011
The 918 RSR concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2011
The 918 RSR centre console and flywheel
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/U.S. Department of Energy (2014-05-30). "2015 Porsche 918 Spyder". Fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ Carlos Lago (9 March 2015). "Monolithic Meetup: What Happens When the Two Fastest, Most Powerful Production Cars Throw Down?". MotorTrend/TEN. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ Migliore, Greg (July 28, 2010). "Porsche 918 Spyder approved for production". AutoWeek.
- ↑ Paul Horrell (26 November 2013). "First Drive: Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Pack". Top Gear.
- ↑ Cupler, Justin (30 October 2012). "2013 Porsche 918 Spyder". TopSpeed. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2016.