Hot Hybrid: Porsche 918 Spyder in Motion
Porsche is setting out to prove its 918 Spyder hybrid is a real car, and during the 2010 Monterey weekend, the German automaker took it out for a ride as Porsche design chief Michael Mauer discusses its merits. Video courtesy Porsche.
About Porsche 918 Spyder
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a high performance sports car manufactured by German marque Porsche. The 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid powered by a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 4.6 L (4,593 cc) V8 engine, developing 447 kW (608 PS; 599 hp) at 8,700 RPM, with two electric motors delivering an additional 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) for a combined output of 652 kW (875 hp) and 1,280 N⋅m (944 lbf⋅ft) of torque. The 918 Spyder's 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km (12 m...
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