Porsche has unveiled today in Geneva the Porsche 918 Spyder concept, but has not yet mentioned whether or not it will go into production. The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined two-seater that aims to offer supercar performance levels with low CO2 emissions. The Porsche 918 Spyder concept is actually a plug-in hybrid that emits only 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The Porsche 918 Spyder has a 3.0 litres/100 kilometers (94 mpg imp) which is quite impressive taking into account the fact that we're talking about a Porsche supercar.
Although it looks like the Porsche 918 Spyder is more a "green" city dweller from these numbers, it actually hides a monster under its hood. The Porsche 918 Spyder is powered by a 500 hp V8
engine coupled with three electric motors with overall output of 160 kW.
The official press release says about the design of the Porsche 918 Spyder that it combines classic elements with appropriate solutions for the future This could mean that various design elements seen on the Porsche 918 Spyder might make their way into future production models.
Porsche Press Release:
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 kilometer and fuel consumption to 3.0 litres/100 kilometers (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.
