Porsche 918 Spyder (New hybrid prototype), Video, pictures, facts ... Options

[johannes]

Sexy ...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5tn2Kerwyc

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[johannes]

Porsche Press Information I received today ...

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.

[Tom_T]

Porsche Press Information I received today ...

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.

While the drive train technology is impressive on this 918 Hybrid - I hate to be the contrarian bubble-burster here, but I find this design overworked & gaudy - not sleek nor timeless at all!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
I mean this designer/stylist apparently never saw a scoop nor curve nor doo-dad that he/she didn't like & want to stick on the design. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

IMHO - the earlier VW based "Return of the 914" study illustrated in Sept. 2008 Motor Trend on-line was a a better start at a slick & timeless design concept (gold/yellow version below - they need to hide the door handles & clean up the side scoops or can them though).


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Of course - different strokes for different strokes as they say, and most of you posting here are stroking yourselves over this "yet another scoopy Spyder" - so to each his/her own!
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No offense Johannes - turn about is fair play - especially one designer's opinions to another designer's! We just have different tastes in cars I guess! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[johannes]

No offense Johannes - turn about is fair play - especially one designer's opinions to another designer's! We just have different tastes in cars I guess! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Not offended. I didn't draw this thing. I think this kind of design will have his time.
It's impressive but over designed. I own a 914 not because it's "cheap", but because I like the design and engeneering. I have never been a 911 enthousiast. In my opinion the 356, 928 and Boxster are way much better designed. Let's see in 30 years what will remain a timeless design...