CARBARN | Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid (2013) | Porsche has put on sale the 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder super sports car with its innovative plug-in hybrid drive. Production development is proceeding APACE in the wake of the outstanding customer response to the concept car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. Thanks to its unique hybrid technology, the 918 Spyder is estimated to consume a mere three litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (94 mpg Imp.) The 918 Spyder is available for immediate order priced from 645.000 Euro - subject to VAT and country-specific charges.
The design's DNA is derived from the Carrera GT and Porsche 917 sports car as well as the RS Spyder and is very closely modeled on the 2010 concept car. The 918 Spyder is driven by a unique type of plug-in hybrid system. It comprises a high-revving V8 engine with a displacement of four litres and Exceeding the output of more than 368 kW (500 hp). The mid-engine power unit is based on the racing engine of the Porsche RS Spyder Successful, the which provided impressive proof of its efficiency with its Multiple Victories in the Michelin Green X Challenge in the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The energy storage unit is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery That can be charged from a conventional domestic power socket, delivering aspects a range in excess of 25 km (16 miles) in the NEDC on purely electric power. A quick charging option is planned to Further Reduced charging time yet. The top speed on purely electric power is 150 km / h (94 mph). To shorten the time the customer has to wait for the 918 Spyder, Porsche is offering everyone Placing an order is the exclusive opportunity to acquire a 911 Turbo S "Edition 918 Spyder", also limited to no more than 918 units. Visually, Both inside and out, the special edition is inspired by the 918 Spyder's characteristic individual features.
The limited edition badge on the glove compartment lid bears the same number as the 918 Spyder the customer has ordered. Both the technology and basic equipment of the new 911 Turbo S "Edition 918 Spyder" are based on the 530 hp (295 kW) 911 Turbo S. The 911 Turbo S "Edition 918 Spyder" is being Offered to coincide with the commencement of sales of the 918 Spyder with deliveries starting in June 2011. The Coupé version of the special edition costs 173.241 Euros 184.546 Euros in Germany and as a Cabriolet - including VAT and country-specific equipment items respectively.
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