The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid sports car designed by Porsche. The Spyder is powered by a 4.6 liter V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower (453 kW), with two electric motors delivering an additional 279 horsepower (208 kW) for a combined output of 887 horsepower (661 kW). The 918 Spyder's 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range 12 mi (19 km) under EPA's five-cycle tests[1]. The car has a top speed of around 345 km/h (214 mph).
The 918 Spyder is a limited edition supercar, and Porsche plans to manufacture 918 units as a 2014 model year. Production began on September 18, 2013, with deliveries initially scheduled to begin in December 2013.The starting price is US$845,000. It is the second plug-in hybrid car from Porsche, after the 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid.
The 918 Spyder was first shown as a concept at the 80th Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.The production version was unveiled at the September 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.Porsche also unveiled the RSR racing variant of the 918 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show, which combines hybrid technology first used in the 997 GT3 R Hybrid, with styling from the 918 Spyder.
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