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Porsche 918 Spyder Concept
Genf. Michael Macht, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, presented the Porsche 918 Spyder concept car at its world debut this evening in Geneva. This mid-engined two-seater combines the performance of a super-sports car with the CO2 emissions of a small compact, an innovative plug-in hybrid concept reducing emissions to just 70 grams CO2 per kilometre and fuel consumption to 3.0 litres/100 kilometres (94 mpg imp). Within this concept Porsche combines a V8 power unit delivering more than 500 hp and three electric motors with overall output of 160 kW.
In its design and interior architecture, the Porsche 918 Spyder combines classic elements with appropriate solutions for the future. Starting on Tuesday, March 2nd, at 8:15 am (CET), the Porsche 918 Spyder will also be presented at the Porsche Stand in Hall 6 of the Palexpo Building during the Geneva Motor Show. /porsche-918-spyder-concept-001.jpg) /porsche-918-spyder-concept-002.jpg) /porsche-918-spyder-concept-003.jpg)
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It looks like they borrowed body shape ideas from a Lotus Elise. And a fews bits from Audi. Interesting technological advances though.
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Looks like a hashed over Jaguar XJ220.
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Very cool car! A bit "busy" looking, but must concepts are...
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Put the wheels off the CGT on it and it will look better.... those are just fugly...
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That's Walter in the passenger seat?
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Design derrivative of the CGT IMO.
It'd be great, except for the electric motor. I guarantee it will be in the shop more than most Porsches.
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headlights are very 904/6 inspired
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Haha those rear view mirrors are a joke!
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too garish, as in Lotus-fugly garish.
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Actually, I don't think they are mirrors, I think they are cameras that display elsewhere. Doing that is popular on concepts right now.
However, the DOT does not currenlty authorize cameras in place of mirrors. I don't disagree with them. A mirror is lighter AND less prone to failure than a camera.
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 I dunno.... Interesting concept - would be better if it was less busy, as state above... Wonder if this will turn into a production car like the Boxster concept did, and I wonder what the target pricing will be... -Z-man.
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It would be a bazillion $ but I love it
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Can someone photoshop the RS Spyder's (or the CGT's) wheels on there? I'd like to see how that looks, but my pshop skills are a little lacking.
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From the press release:
"This open two-seater is powered by a high-revving V8 developing more than 500 horsepower and a maximum engine speed of 9,200 rpm ñ as well as electric motors on the front and rear axle with overall mechanical output of 218 horsepower (160 kW). The V8 combustion engine is the next step in the evolution of the highly successful 3.4- liter power unit already featured in the RS Spyder racing car and positioned mid-ship, in front of the rear axle, giving the car excellent balance and the right set-up for supreme performance on the race track." "The modular structure with its monocoque bodyshell made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFP) and liberal use of magnesium and aluminum not only reduce weight to below 1,490 kg, or 3,285 lb, but also ensure supreme driving precision thanks to a high level of torsional stiffness." For press release see Autoblog Nah . . . it ain't gonna be cheap. Ian
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