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| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder |
The 918 Spyder might pay homage to Porsche’s illustrious past, but its real mission is redefining supercar possibilities. Smart use of advanced technology works to eliminate the traditional conflict between performance and efficiency. Faster, and theoretically more fuel stingy than any past Porsche, the 918 ventures beyond today’s expectations of hybrid technology to ensure that driving fun and extreme performance continue to thrive. This is the Porsche for the age of environmental responsibility.
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| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder |
Now that we’ve experienced nearly a dozen laps in both the driver’s and passenger’s seat at Porsche’s Leipzig test track, the 918’s soul is finally available for sharing. Here’s what you need to know about one of the quickest supercars we’ve ever driven.
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| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder |
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| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder |
You’ll never be able to pop open the hood on this exotic supercar. The 918 engineering team saved the weight of hinges, latches, and prop systems necessary with a conventional engine cover. And besides, opening the hood would reveal little more than the 608-hp, 4.6-liter V-8’s exhaust piping, voluminous catalytic converters, and colossal mufflers because the engine itself is buried deep in the chassis.
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| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder |
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| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder |
A 9000-rpm Manchine
What you can see are twin exhaust stacks aimed like antiaircraft cannons—they blast an audio mix that’s one part NASCAR and two parts Formula 1. Project leader Frank Walliser calls the 918 a “manchine,” in part because its engine wails all the way to the 9150-rpm fuel cutoff with soul-smacking conviction.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype Drive
Reviewed by BlogCarShow
Published :
Rating : 4.5
Published :
Rating : 4.5
