- E-Drive mode (all electric) for a 16 mile range
- Hybrid mode (more fuel efficient)
- Sport hybrid (aggressive performance)
- Race Hybrid (All about Pure Performance)
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| Porsche 918 Spyder |
The Spyder plug-in is faster than the Porsche Carrera GT, while getting 78 mpg (emissions of 70g CO2/km).
The 500 hp V-8 is mated to two electric motors located on the front and rear axle, which can create another 160 kW of power (218 hp). Combined, the Spyder plug-in can produce 718 hp.
Which means the mid-engined two seater car can go from 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 198 miles per hour.
The V-8 was described as high-revving with seven speed transmission. The electric motors are powered by liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery.
There are four modes, controllable by the driver which allow it to run in:
"Porsche is not saying whether the 918 Spyder concept will go into production, but don’t bet against it. The technology is just too promising, the styling too delectable." - NY Times Blog
"the specifications out of this car seem too good to be true." - USA Today
"stealthy-looking ride is a parallel hybrid just like the Prius – well, except much, much sexier." - Inhabit
"One thing there's no debating is the 918's style, a magnificent two-seater with clear Porsche DNA that's low, lean and mean without being over-the-top outrageous. It has the supercar looks, we'll see if Porsche can deliver on its eye-popping future propulsion numbers." - WOT MotortrendSource URL: http://ashesgarrett.blogspot.com/2010/03/porsche-918-spyder-plug-in-hybrid.html
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