Porsche 918 Spyder

[Sieg]

I hadn't yet taken the time to revue Porsche's latest supercar. Until I watched the Nurburgring Video where it placed third on the Top 100 list with 6:57:00 behind two Radicals.....and then I remembered wait a minute this car is tagged as a "Hybrid"!

The Primer:

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The skeleton:

http://special.porsche.com/microsite/918/assets/images/layers/slides/slide-5.1.1.jpg

Challenging traditional exhaust paradigms:

http://special.porsche.com/microsite/918/assets/images/layers/slides/slide-2.2.1.jpg

Awesome engineering IMO.

The 918 microsite: http://550.porsche.com/microsite/918/usa.aspx?ws=1#chapter-electricdrive

Then there is the Weissach package to step it up a notch. http://550.porsche.com/microsite/918/usa.aspx?ws=1#chapter-weissach

I found it interesting that they use a vinyl wrap vs paint to save additional weight. That says something about the future in my eyes.

[glassman]

Its something else isn't it? Their engineer's are probably some of the best in the world.

On a related note, bout 10 -15 years ago i read an article/comment by a reader in Car & Driver on why and how the Japanese and German's are kicking are a$$ at building cars. One word (acrynim) NATO. Our brightest engineers go where the monies at, the military, Germany and Japan cant. So their brightest go where the monies at,, Automotive and transportation.
I completely agree with the author.

[clill]

Drive
Combined system Maximum system power over 887 hp at 8500 rpm
Maximum system torque of 944 lb.-ft. (utilizing 7th gear)
Maximum system torque over 590 lb.-ft. from 800 rpm to 5,000 rpm
Combustion engine V8 high-revving engine with a displacement of 4.6 L
Maximum power output of 608 hp at 8700 rpm
Maximum torque over 398 lb.-ft. at 6500 rpm
Maximum engine speed 9150 rpm
Exhaust system with top pipes
Electric drive Two permanent magnet AC synchronous motors
Maximum combined (mechanical) power output of 286 hp
Front: Maximum power output over 129 hp, maximum torque over 154 lb.-ft.
Rear: Maximum power output over 156 hp, maximum torque over 276 lb.-ft.
Battery Liquid-cooled high-performance lithium-ion hybrid battery
Energy content 6.8 kWh with maximum power output of over 230 kW
On-board charger
Porsche Universal Charger (AC)
Performance
Top Track speed Combined 214 mph (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 214 mph)
Electric-only 93 mph
Acceleration 0–60 mph in 2.5 secs
0–124 mph in 7.3 secs (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 7.2 secs)
0–186 mph in 20.9 secs (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 19.9 secs)
Overtaking acceleration 49-74 mph in 1.2 secs
62-124 mph in 4.7 secs (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 4.6 secs)

[GregWeld]

I hope you ordered one because I want a ride!








Drive
Combined system Maximum system power over 887 hp at 8500 rpm
Maximum system torque of 944 lb.-ft. (utilizing 7th gear)
Maximum system torque over 590 lb.-ft. from 800 rpm to 5,000 rpm
Combustion engine V8 high-revving engine with a displacement of 4.6 L
Maximum power output of 608 hp at 8700 rpm
Maximum torque over 398 lb.-ft. at 6500 rpm
Maximum engine speed 9150 rpm
Exhaust system with top pipes
Electric drive Two permanent magnet AC synchronous motors
Maximum combined (mechanical) power output of 286 hp
Front: Maximum power output over 129 hp, maximum torque over 154 lb.-ft.
Rear: Maximum power output over 156 hp, maximum torque over 276 lb.-ft.
Battery Liquid-cooled high-performance lithium-ion hybrid battery
Energy content 6.8 kWh with maximum power output of over 230 kW
On-board charger
Porsche Universal Charger (AC)
Performance
Top Track speed Combined 214 mph (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 214 mph)
Electric-only 93 mph
Acceleration 0–60 mph in 2.5 secs
0–124 mph in 7.3 secs (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 7.2 secs)
0–186 mph in 20.9 secs (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 19.9 secs)
Overtaking acceleration 49-74 mph in 1.2 secs
62-124 mph in 4.7 secs (918 Spyder with Weissach package: 4.6 secs)

[clill]

Buy me one.

[Sieg]

I hope you ordered one because I want a ride!

Buy me one.

Well.......there's your justification.

[GregWeld]

Buy me one.








I already did.....








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SO.......







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[GregWeld]

Buy me one.






Go drive this POS up and down your driveway a few times -- it's as close as you're likely to get.... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA






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[Sieg]

http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/96c13a1e542eaf300cb7718920350f4c/lead18-2015-porsche-918-spyder-fd.jpg

Don't disappoint us.

[Che70velle]

For just under a million, Greg this would justify having to purchase the bigger shop, over in town...
Just sayin...:underchair:

[Sieg]

For just under a million, Greg this would justify having to purchase the bigger shop, over in town...
Just sayin...:underchair:

I'm guessing we know someone that would offer reasonable storage close to the tracks.

[GregWeld]

For just under a million, Greg this would justify having to purchase the bigger shop, over in town...
Just sayin...:underchair:


Charley has way bigger shops.... and chops.

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/96c13a1e542eaf300cb7718920350f4c/lead18-2015-porsche-918-spyder-fd.jpg

Don't disappoint us.

Wow...that is tasty!

:G-Dub:

[BMR Sales]

A friend of mine has one on Order. 2 Years ago when they 1st started taking orders, if you ordered a 918, you could buy a New Matching 911 Turbo with a Matching VIN (one number different, 8-1) to tide you over for 2 years til you got the Supercar

[fleetus macmullitz]

A friend of mine has one on Order. 2 Years ago when they 1st started taking orders, if you ordered a 918, you could buy a New Matching 911 Turbo with a Matching VIN (one number different, 8-1) to tide you over for 2 years til you got the Supercar

Those Porsche boys...they never stop giving back!


:lol:

[tones2SS]

Wow...that is tasty!
:G-Dub:

I agree sir. That is some great engineering like others have said. What a machine. :popcorn2:

[Stuart Adams]

Wow...that is tasty!

:G-Dub:

How cool is that..

[clill]

They had one on display at Pebble Beach last year and I was in Love.

[Sieg]

Nice hinney too!

http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/995/499/S995499/slug/l/porsche-918-spyder-frankfurt-2013-6-1.jpg

[WILWAXU]

Very cool car!

Waiting to see if someone changes their name to Jennifer :D

:tv_happy:

[GregWeld]

Very cool car!

Waiting to see if someone changes their name to Jennifer :D

:tv_happy:





I changed mine to CHARLEY -- drove to Boise and ordered one. He's going to love it.

[GregWeld]

Since we were so slow and apparently at the bottom of Porsches important customer list.... Charley was allowed to order a 2016 model - which claims a better power to weight ratio.... so think of it as an upgrade!


What do you guys think?



I know he LOVES yellow... so this is a special order paint combo.


Since Jackass is already taken... maybe this one should be named Ass-jacked?







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[clill]

Sweet. I guess I won't crush the Lotus.

[GregWeld]

Sweet. I guess I won't crush the Lotus.



Opps.... I hadn't thought about that.....

[Sieg]

Opps.... I hadn't thought about that.....
For Sale
Lotus 2-Eleven
Only tracked twice

$0.39 per lb.

http://www.happenstand.com/images/upload/0/3042/1264220084.jpg

[GregWeld]

For Sale
Lotus 2-Eleven
Only tracked twice

$0.39 per lb.




1470 #'s X's .39 = $573


I've lost more on many cars. :confused18: :confused18: :badidea: :bang: :waveflag:

[GregWeld]

This whole thread turned into one of those "better switch to direct TV" Ads....

[Stuart Adams]

Funny stuff guys.

[GregWeld]

Funny stuff guys.



The Tonight Show called -- they want us.

[GregWeld]

For Sale
Lotus 2-Eleven
Only tracked twice

$0.39 per lb.

http://www.happenstand.com/images/upload/0/3042/1264220084.jpg




BTW -- I've seen that "look" on the Lotus....

[tones2SS]

Nice hinney too!
http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/995/499/S995499/slug/l/porsche-918-spyder-frankfurt-2013-6-1.jpg

That is NASTY!!!!
Do.Want.

[Sieg]

The Tonight Show called -- they want us.

Hopefully Jimmy doesn't need us!

[JohnC]

Anyone get one of these yet? :D

Wow, they are just amazing-- incredible design and engineering. The lines are perfection IMO.

[Sieg]

A player test drove one today......

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t1.0-9/10553539_814745895224648_3296331427863240730_n.jpg

[JohnC]

Wow, $63,000 liquid metal chrome blue and $32,500 magnesium wheels? :snapout:

Nice. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

John --


There were TWO of the TEN 918's that are in North America, here in Sun Valley for the SV Road Rally. Porsche was putting VIP potential customers in one for a ride...

The one had the 63K paint job -- I was NOT a fan -- but that's personal preference so doesn't really count. The silver version they had inside for look sees was far prettier.

The paint seemed "no big deal" compared to the 107K "destination charge that was added to the window sticker of a brand new Bugatti shipped in for the event.

[BMR Sales]

Porsche must think I'm a Playa as they keep sending me Expensive Fed-Ex Packages with info on the 918. I collect Car Manufacturer Brochures and the Stuff they are sending me is worth hundreds of $$$

[GregWeld]

Porsche must think I'm a Playa as they keep sending me Expensive Fed-Ex Packages with info on the 918. I collect Car Manufacturer Brochures and the Stuff they are sending me is worth hundreds of $$$




Really! They keep dropping one off at Charley's house.... You only get the brochures.....

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I told my wife it looks like a Porsche GT ate a Ferrari.

2.5 seconds, holy crap on a cracker.

[Sieg]

2.5 seconds, holy crap on a cracker.

Uh Huh!