Porsche AG, Stuttgart Press Release
The Porsche 918 Spyder prototypes commence trials
Stuttgart. The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has taken the driving trials of the super sports car of the future a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. The Porsche 918 Spyder will go into production at the end of September 2013 as planned, with the first customers receiving their vehicles before 2013 is out. "What we are doing with the The Porsche 918 Spyder is redefining driving fun, efficiency and performance," said Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board Research and Development of Porsche AG.
The prototypes, their camouflage harking back to historical Porsche 917 racing cars, signal the final touches toThe Porsche 918 Spyder. The focus is on the interplay between the highly sophisticated individual drive components. The combination of combustion engine and two independent electric motors – one on the front axle and one in the drive line, acting on the rear wheels – poses completely new demands on the development of the operating strategies. "They are therefore a critical component in this vehicle into which we have put all of our expertise and capacity for innovation," said Wolfgang Hatz. These operating strategies and the development of the software to go with them are one of Porsche's core competences. Both of them have a major influence on the extreme driving fun to be had with The Porsche 918 Spyder and they make possible a unique combination of minimal fuel consumption and maximum performance. The initial results of the driving trials are in line with the high expectations placed on theThe Porsche 918 Spyder
The super sports car is designed as a plug-in hybrid vehicle combining a high-performance combustion engine with cutting-edge electric motors for extraordinary performance: on the one hand, the dynamics of a racing machine boasting more than 770 hp, on the other hand, fuel consumption in the region of three litres per 100 kilometres. Moreover, Porsche is breaking yet more new ground with the technology demonstrator with spectacular solutions such as the full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque with unit carrier, fully adaptive aerodynamics, adaptive rear-axle steering and the upward-venting "top pipes" exhaust system. In the process, The Porsche 918 Spyder is offering a glimpse of what Porsche Intelligent Performance may be capable of in future
The production version of the Porsche 918 Spyder isn't scheduled to be unveiled until the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, but the company recently let Wired test drive a prototype at the Nardo Test Track.
While the figures could change by the time the car is revealed in production guise, the vehicle is slated to use a carbon fiber and aluminum chassis that weighs just 485 pounds (220 kg). This will help the model to have an overall curb weight of approximately 3,700 pounds (1,678 kg).
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The Porsche 918 Spyder prototypes commence trials
Stuttgart. The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has taken the driving trials of the super sports car of the future a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. The Porsche 918 Spyder will go into production at the end of September 2013 as planned, with the first customers receiving their vehicles before 2013 is out. "What we are doing with the The Porsche 918 Spyder is redefining driving fun, efficiency and performance," said Wolfgang Hatz, Member of the Executive Board Research and Development of Porsche AG.
The prototypes, their camouflage harking back to historical Porsche 917 racing cars, signal the final touches toThe Porsche 918 Spyder. The focus is on the interplay between the highly sophisticated individual drive components. The combination of combustion engine and two independent electric motors – one on the front axle and one in the drive line, acting on the rear wheels – poses completely new demands on the development of the operating strategies. "They are therefore a critical component in this vehicle into which we have put all of our expertise and capacity for innovation," said Wolfgang Hatz. These operating strategies and the development of the software to go with them are one of Porsche's core competences. Both of them have a major influence on the extreme driving fun to be had with The Porsche 918 Spyder and they make possible a unique combination of minimal fuel consumption and maximum performance. The initial results of the driving trials are in line with the high expectations placed on theThe Porsche 918 Spyder
The super sports car is designed as a plug-in hybrid vehicle combining a high-performance combustion engine with cutting-edge electric motors for extraordinary performance: on the one hand, the dynamics of a racing machine boasting more than 770 hp, on the other hand, fuel consumption in the region of three litres per 100 kilometres. Moreover, Porsche is breaking yet more new ground with the technology demonstrator with spectacular solutions such as the full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque with unit carrier, fully adaptive aerodynamics, adaptive rear-axle steering and the upward-venting "top pipes" exhaust system. In the process, The Porsche 918 Spyder is offering a glimpse of what Porsche Intelligent Performance may be capable of in future
The production version of the Porsche 918 Spyder isn't scheduled to be unveiled until the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, but the company recently let Wired test drive a prototype at the Nardo Test Track.
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| The Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype One of only three models in existence, the prototype uses a 4.6-liter V8 engine sourced from an ALMS LMP2 RS Spyder. It produces 570 hp (425 kW / 578 PS) and is backed up by two electric motors: a 121 hp (90 kW / 122 PS) unit in the seven-speed transmission and a 107 hp (80 kW / 109 PS) motor that powers the front axle. This setup gives the supercar a combined maximum output of 770 hp (574 kW / 710 PS) and 553 lb-ft (749 Nm) of torque - 700 lb-ft (948 Nm) with overboost. Thanks to this impressive output, the prototype can run from 0-60 mph in less than three seconds and hit a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h) |
Since the sports car is also a hybrid, it features a 6.8 kWh battery which enables the model to travel approximately 16 miles (26 km) on electricity alone. When the battery is depleted it can be recharged in roughly six hours with a 110V outlet or two hours with a rapid charger.
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