Porsche 918 Spyder Concept (2010)
Concept car · 2010 · Hybrid
A racing-bred plug-in hybrid that promised 78 mpg and 198 mph.
Unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the 918 Spyder Concept fused a mid-mounted V8 with electric motors on both axles to preview a new kind of open-top hypercar. Its carbon-fibre monocoque, magnesium and aluminium construction kept weight under 1,490 kg, and four driving modes ranged from silent E-Drive running to a performance-focused Sport Hybrid setting. Overwhelming public response led Porsche to green-light the production 918 Spyder, which arrived in 2013.
Key facts
- Combustion Engine: 500 hp V8 (mid-mounted)
- Electric Motors: Two motors, ~218 hp combined (one per axle)
- 0-62 mph: 3.2 seconds
- Top Speed: 198 mph (320 km/h)
- Fuel Economy: 78 mpg / 70 g CO2 per km (claimed)
- Kerb Weight: Under 1,490 kg (3,285 lb)
Production
- Status: Reached production
- Concept led to the production 918 Spyder hybrid hypercar (2013-2015).
- Revealed at 80th Geneva Motor Show (March 2010)
Source: Wikipedia - Porsche 918 Spyder