Prototype Porsche 918 Spyder was released on a test range

Porsche is one of the most famous sports cars. And, although most of the cars Porsche - rather expensive toys, some models are designed specifically for competition and high speeds. Some time ago, the German manufacturer introduced the concept of a hybrid sports car Porsche 918 Spyder, which can even be bought. Of course, if you are able to afford it.

Potential buyers will have many more to wait before they can become owners of a new car, but the first glimpse of the new car you can get right now. On the range Porsche is already working prototype of the 918 Spyder, although it is slightly reminiscent of the prototype machine is presented in the showrooms. The chassis and transmission cars are ready and tested, but the body until a minimal set of elements of the model 911, which serve only to protect the driver.

Recall that the model of the 918 Spyder is a sports car with mid-engine V8 volume of 4.6 liters and output of 570 horsepower. Between the engine and 7-speed gearbox is an electric motor 90 kW, and one electric motor, 80 kW, drives the front wheels of the car.

The total capacity of the power plant is 770 hp, while torque is 750 Nm. Maximum speed is 323 Spyder km / h, acceleration to hundreds in less than three seconds, and up to 145 km / h the new Porsche can accelerate using solely electric propulsion. Cruising on the batteries, however, is very modest and is only about 25 kilometers.

It is expected that the sale of the 918 Spyder will begin September 18, 2013.