The Porsche 918 Spyder has entered the driving trials stage. After unveiling the concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche has been testing the components to finalise the production version of the concept. The 770bhp piece of art will go into production by September 2013 and is expected to reach its first customers by the end of 2013.
Porsche is looking forward to redefine the performance, fun and efficiency equation with this hybrid hyper car. Engineers at Porsche have coupled two electric motors, one powering the front wheels and the other powering the rear axle, with a 12-cylinder 770bhp petrol engine. The car only consumes about three litres for every 100 km covered – that's 33kpl, around 8kpl more than the most efficient car on sale in India today – and it is thanks to the hybrid technology.
The monocoque body is built using carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology with fully adaptive aerodynamics and an upward venting exhaust system. With Porsche's renowned handling and driving pleasure, the car will be a handful for speed enthusiasts.
The prototypes, seen in the black and white colours, remind of the stellar car-making history of Porsche that includes iconic cars like the 916 and 917.
