Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept gets 78 mpg, hits 62 mph in 3.2 seconds

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Here you go, have your cake and eat it too. Porsche is looking to prove that the best of both worlds don't have to be mutually exclusive with the 918 Spyder concept scheduled to debut tomorrow at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Looking a bit like a Carrera GT evolved, the 918 Spyder is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors (one for each axle) producing an additional 218 hp or 160kW. At full gallop, the concept can theoretically reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and nip 198 mph on the high end. On the flip side, Porsche says it can also achieve 78 miles per gallon and emit just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

How does a supercar have such range? Well, the 918 Spyder concept is a parallel hybrid just like your mom's Prius (well not just like). That means the two powertrains, gas and electric, can operate together or separately to motivate the wheels into motion. There are no less than four modes that configure the powertrains for anything from maximum efficiency to maximum performance and everything in between. The E-Drive mode means pure electric power, and the car can reportedly last up to 16 miles on electrons alone. Next up is Hybrid mode, which is just what it sounds like and would probably be the mode for everyday around town driving. The Sport Hybrid mode again uses both powertrains, but tips the needle a bit more towards performance with most power reaching the rear wheels. Finally, the Race Hybrid mode means all systems are go for the lowest lap times possible (Porsche says it can do the Nordschleife in less than 7:30 minutes). There's an even a push-to-pass button (if only it were that easy) that adds a bit of E-boost on the straights and, of course, regenerative braking is present and accounted for.

Lastly, take a good look at the interior because Porsche says it offers a glimpse at future interiors from the automaker. Sounds good enough to buy so far, right? Too bad, because it's just a concept. We'll bring you live shots of the 918 Spyder concept tomorrow after it debuts in Geneva, so sit tight.

Source: Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept gets 78 mpg, hits 62 mph in 3.2 seconds — Autoblog

 

[Slater]

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very nice. rims r sick!

 

[kenntona]

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Why a roadster and not a coupe?

 

[Slater]

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spyder has always been roadster associated in tradition of porky.

 

[kenntona]

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spyder has always been roadster associated in tradition of porky.

No, I mean, why not design it as an integral shell for such a "supercar?" All this while we heard of coupe preferred to cabrio based on structural rigidity, added weight and what-not.......

Then again, the CGT is roadster design too.

 

[Slater]

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No, I mean, why not design it as an integral shell for such a "supercar?" All this while we heard of coupe preferred to cabrio based on structural rigidity, added weight and what-not.......

Then again, the CGT is roadster design too.

trying to target diff mkt segment or to make it stand out bah. no doubt coupe sturcture would be more rigid.

 

[TripleM]

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Impressive..a collector car once again if it is real just like the CGT

....Kenn, the answer is in the bloomberg chat haha, Jem says one.

 

[DoggieHowser]

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woah mama.

i am in love

 

[Breyton]

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More pics....

 

[gtr_Gtti]

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WAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
drooooooooooooooooollllllllll...............

finally!!! a porky that i would wanna trade my exige for!!!! waaaaaaaaaaaaaa dam chio............

look like a more chio CGT and a monstered out lotus!!! waaa.....hope its affordable...

 

[///M3]

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that's cool..but i think thats a concept car..

 

[hitmee]

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look at the placement of the exhaust.
trying to challenge Ferrari 3 pipes exhaust???

 

[Slater]

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prefer quad exhaust, 2 on each side. 3 in a row seems a little weird

 

[Jason8822]

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wwwaaaaaaaaa
the interior so chio !!!!!!!!!
if future porsche get this kind of interior, many supercar buyers who buy for look rather than brute will queue up for it

my 0.02 cents

 

[Slater]

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would buy this over lexus LFA any day

 

[Breyton]

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.....hope its affordable...

Reports from Geneva motor show are saying dun expect change from 300k.... pounds.....
It's more or less a replacement for the CGT? Tech from this halo car supposed to flow down to the regular models....

that's cool..but i think thats a concept car..

Again, reports from Geneva say that it might be available as soon as 2012. Just in time to launch off the ramp of an Antonov.... lol (Ok I have been watching too many movies.....)

 

[MRacer77]

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hmm... running on pure electric power it can last 16 miles. that's almost like installing a 9V battery in a Hummer H2 and calling it a hybrid lor...

 

[SpyVeilside]

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

Looks good :woottt:

 

[ACS6]

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OMG...the first porker that really makes my heart skip a beat.

 

[zorro]

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Perfect! Must buy toto first