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Zeus · 03-01-2010, 03:19 PM

And DAYYUUUUM is it nice.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/01/p...mpg-hits-62-m/

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

by John Neff (RSS feed) on Mar 1st 2010 at 3:00PM Geneva Motor Show
Porsche 918 Spyder concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

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.

coolman · 03-01-2010, 03:30 PM

Yummy!

iBK3000 · 03-01-2010, 03:33 PM

wow thats pretty futuristic

a_Username · 03-01-2010, 03:37 PM

Why wouldn't they put this into production?

cHaotix · 03-01-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Why wouldn't they put this into production?

It costs one million billion dollars.

Porsche stuff is usually always awesome though. My favorite foreign brand.

carsismeZ06 · 03-01-2010, 05:22 PM

Side exhaust...YES!@!!!!!

lil_chef · 03-01-2010, 08:32 PM

i want those transparent wheels NOW!

ill take the car too

AngryAmish · 03-01-2010, 08:54 PM

I'd rock it. Anybody selling any anti-aircraft aftermarket missles for this yet? I dare someone to tell me that whole get up behind the seats in the fourth picture doesn't look James Bond-ish.

Zeus · 03-01-2010, 10:06 PM

I <3 Porsche

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-01-2010, 10:10 PM

Zeus · 03-01-2010, 10:19 PM

please build it please build it please build it please build it.

305pride · 03-01-2010, 10:27 PM

kinda looks like the porsche gt

lil_chef · 03-01-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 305pride

kinda looks like the porsche gt

its pretty much the replacement for it

305pride · 03-01-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lil_chef

its pretty much the replacement for it

.

03-01-2010, 03:33 PM	#3
iBK3000 Drives: '04 Range Rover, Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 213	wow thats pretty futuristic __________________ CGM 2SS/RS 6SM . No muff.

03-01-2010, 05:22 PM	#6
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	Side exhaust...YES!@!!!!! __________________

03-01-2010, 08:54 PM	#8
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	I'd rock it. Anybody selling any anti-aircraft aftermarket missles for this yet? I dare someone to tell me that whole get up behind the seats in the fourth picture doesn't look James Bond-ish. __________________ Proud Owner of #168

03-01-2010, 10:10 PM	#10
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	__________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-01-2010, 10:27 PM	#12
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	kinda looks like the porsche gt __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

03-01-2010, 03:30 PM	#2
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	Yummy!

03-01-2010, 03:37 PM	#4
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	Why wouldn't they put this into production?

03-01-2010, 08:32 PM	#7
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	i want those transparent wheels NOW! ill take the car too

03-01-2010, 10:06 PM	#9
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	I <3 Porsche

03-01-2010, 10:19 PM	#11
Zeus BOOOOOM MF'R!! Drives: to Chipotle daily Join Date: May 2009 Location: Flo-Rida Posts: 3,614	please build it please build it please build it please build it.

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