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Porsche 918 Spyder
| Porsche 918 Spyder | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
| Production | September 2013–June 2015 |
| Model years | 2013–2015[1] |
| Assembly | Germany: Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen |
| Designer | Michael Mauer, Hakan Saracoglu[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | |
| Layout | Mid-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Conventional (918 Spyder) Butterfly (918 RSR concept) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.6 L (4,593 cc) Porsche M18.00 90° V8 |
| Electric motor | 2 electric motors on front and rear axle |
| Power output | 652 kW (887 PS; 875 hp) |
| Transmission | 7-speed PDK dual-clutch |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV |
| Battery | 6.8 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery |
| Range | 680 km (420 mi) (EPA)[3] |
| Electric range | 19 km (12 mi) (EPA)[3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,643 mm (182.8 in) |
| Width | 1,940 mm (76.4 in) |
| Height | 1,167 mm (45.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,634–1,720 kg (3,602–3,791 lb)[4] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Porsche Carrera GT[5] |
| Successor | Porsche Mission X |
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a high performance sports car manufactured by German marque Porsche.[6] 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.[7][8] The 918 Spyder's 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km (12 mi) under the US Environmental Protection Agency's five-cycle tests.[3]
Production began on 18 September 2013, with deliveries initially scheduled to begin in December 2013, and a starting price of ≈€781,000 (US$845,000 or £711,000).[9][10][11] The 918 Spyder was sold out in December 2014 and production ended in June 2015.[12]
The 918 Spyder was first shown as a concept at the 80th Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.[9] On 28 July 2010, after 2,000 declarations of interest, the supervisory board of Porsche AG approved series development of the 918 Spyder.[13] The production version was unveiled at the September 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.[14] Porsche also unveiled the RSR racing variant of the 918 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, which combined hybrid technology first used in the 997 GT3 R Hybrid, with styling from the 918 Spyder.[15] However, the 918 RSR did not make it to production. The 918 Spyder was the second plug-in hybrid car manufactured by Porsche, after the 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid.[16]
Set to be the replacement for the 918, the Porsche Mission X was presented first, at the preamble to the centenary of the 91st 24 Hours of Le Mans, in June of 2023 and to be produced in 2025.
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- ^ Migliore, Greg (28 July 2010). "Porsche 918 Spyder approved for production". AutoWeek. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
- ^ Paul Horrell (26 November 2013). "First Drive: Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Pack". Top Gear.
- ^ Horst von Saurma (28 June 2014). "Porsche 918 Spyder im Supertest". Sport auto. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
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- ^ Cupler, Justin (30 October 2012). "2013 Porsche 918 Spyder". TopSpeed. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
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- ^ "Porsche Presents 918 Spyder High-Performance Concept Sports Car in Geneva" (Press release). Porsche AG. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
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