Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid headed for production
Thoughts on a Porsche hybrid :lol:
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/28/r...or-production/
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As expected, the Porsche supervisory board has approved the development of the 918 Spyder concept into a series production model. The 918 debuted as a concept at this year's Geneva Motor Show with a plug-in hybrid powertrain claimed to provide 78 miles per gallon.
The concept used a 500-horsepower V8 along with a pair of electric motors with 109 hp each and a lithium ion battery that can provide 16 miles of emissions-free driving from grid energy. The powertrain is not expected to be changed much for production and Porsche has not announced when 918 will be available. There has been speculation that the production model could cost up to €500,000 (about $650,000 USD), although if it comes to the States, it should be eligible for a federal tax credit. Even with up to $7,500 it still makes the Chevrolet Volt look downright cheap.
Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid headed for production
Other than the wheels I don't mind it to look at.. Will it sell... Probably not
But yay!! No more crap sounding boxer engine!
Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid headed for production
Pretty sure ud find performance of the 3l/100km is just highway running on battery only and small probs only 10kw worth of engine use. The 368kw wouldn't use the electric at all and just be excess weight when u want it to be a performance car and with these cars pretty much all the time...