Porsche 918 Spyder: The world's first hybrid supercar

The auto show Ali & Sons LLC in Abu Dhabi organized a presentation of the "car of the future" for a narrow circle of its selected customers. The public was introduced to the Porsche 918 Spyder - the prototype of the first production sports car with a gasoline and electric drive, the only one in the world. True, the series will be very exclusive and will be only 918 copies, which automatically makes this car almost collectible. The start of production is scheduled for this fall.

The 918 Spyder accelerates to 100 km / h in less than three seconds, the maximum speed on the electric motor is 150 km / h, which is much higher than the hybrids on the market, and when the gas engine is connected, the car turns into a “rocket” and can move at a speed of more than 325 km / h

It was squat and speed that allowed the 918th to overcome the intricate Nurburgring-Nordschleife race track of 20 km in just 7.14 minutes.

The 918 Spyder is equipped with a 4.6-liter V-shaped eight-cylinder engine that constantly recharges two electric motors located on the front and rear axles - all three (in total) give a power of 795 liters. with.! Optimum torque transmission is provided by a high-tech seven-speed gearbox with the typical German name Doppelkupplungsgetriebe. Fuel consumption, in turn, will please those who for the thirst for speed do not forget about the environment - with economical driving, it is only 3 liters per 100 km. The electric drive itself is enough to cover a distance of about 25 km.

In the best tradition of the brand 918 Spyder combines high technical specifications and impeccable style. Fascinating in outline, durable and at the same time lightweight body made using carbon fiber, it is crowned with a Targa roof with two removable sections, allowing the driver to enjoy the fresh air and the incomparable “roar” of the “purebred” Porsche V8.

918 Spyder continues the glorious history of Porsche sports cars: from its worthy predecessors - Carrera GTS, the first Porsche Turbo, 959, 911 GT 1, Carrera GT - it inherited the desire for continuous development, power, technology, emotionality. However, the most important thing in this prototype is a step into a new era of fundamentally different automotive standards. The innovative approach of Porsche will certainly be appreciated by many fans of this brand in the Middle East, but the owners of this particular car are likely to become units - after all, its price in the “basic” configuration starts from 3,294,000 dirhams.