Porsche 918 Spyder - Goodwood Debut

The Porsche 918 Spyder dynamic has made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in front of fans around the world. As you can see, it is less for the September 18 officially presents Porsche 918 Spyder. Its 887 hp out of two electric motors and a V8 of 608 hp at 9,150 rpm can rotate. Besides, we already know the prices: will be available from approximately 781.155 euros.

The Porsche 918 Spyder has made his dynamic presentation at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The Porsche 918 Spyder dynamic has made its debut last weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 in front of thousands of fans from around the world. It is the first time we have seen this car in motion and undoubtedly we love because this sport is designed, developed and manufactured by Porsche engineers who build race cars. Moreover, as the V8 engine concepts come from the Porsche RS Spyder LMP2.

It seems that everything has already been said about the Porsche 918 Spyder, but the truth is that little by little, new data are merely waiting alargarnos fans to the sport. And the 'porschistas' like me more.

Well, all this is more than overcome. The Porsche 918 Spyder is a reality that few months are left out of account. While waiting in Stuttgart just released more concrete data.

The Porsche 918 Spyder uses three engines, two electric and 4.6-liter V8 with 608 hp at 8,600 rpm. The first two are placed one on each axle and support the gas block to achieve a combined output of 887 hp and make the two-seater AWD model.

Moreover, this system has a novel Porsche exhaust pipes which end over the motor. Thus, dissipates heat better and the engine compartment stays colder. This is very beneficial for the battery system to work best at a temperature balanced. Incidentally, the batteries are formed by 312 individual cells with a capacity of about 7 kWh. It can fully charge in about four hours but if you install the high speed station Porsche, the time is reduced to just 25 minutes.

One of the things that attracted the most attention is that the 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid. This means that with the proper charging station have the lithium ion battery completely filled within four hours. So you have a range of up to 30 km (in "ideal conditions", according to Porsche) and some features that are not bad. The speed is limited to 150 km / h and acceleration from 0-100 km / h is done in less than seven seconds.

With the trio of thrusters the Porsche 918 Spyder offers five driving modes:

E Power: Fully electric. This is where you get to 30 km maximum.

Hybrid: Designed to achieve the lowest possible consumption by combining the operation of all engines.

Sport Hybrid: The V8 is always active and looking to achieve maximum performance.

Race Hybrid: Give a step further: electric motors added extra push and recharged when the cinductor not use the full power of all eight cylinders.

Hot lap: A suggestive name can not announce anything wrong. Activate only from the driving mode and Race Hybrid uses the power from the batteries and is the one to beat almost any car in almost any circuit in the world ... At least for a few laps!

And since I bring the subject circuits, is striking by the fact that the 918 Spyder has beaten the very same Porsche Carrera GT at the Nürburgring for 20 seconds. This happened in September last year (well we announced you that the Porsche 918 Spyder Nürburgring beats the record) before the world press to make that clear. Part of the success of 918 is that the rear axle is directional. Rotates up to three degrees in the opposite direction of the front wheels at low speed. At some point, pass it in the same sense.

If you enter the above link, you'll see a photo of Stuttgart superdeprotivo Martini Rancing décor. This looks set to correspond to Weissach Package: if that little thing the Porsche 918 as shipped, you can always customize it with colors bet historic historical models yet. The various decorations available (which are to be disclosed) carbon leave the light on the roof, rear spoiler ... In addition, magnesium wheels mounted saving 35 kilos. In total, the scale stops at 1,640 kilos with a distribution of masses of 57-43%.

Finally, I can not resist copying you the specifications of the Porsche 918 Spyder as the Porsche published. I do not know if I will sight to the 23 seconds it takes to get to 300 km / h or 1,275 Nm achieved when the three engines working together ...

Technical details of the Porsche 918 Spyder

Body: two-seater Spyder, polymers reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP) monocoque holder integrated with CFRP groups, two-piece Targa roof, integrated rollover protection system.

Powerplant: parallel hybrid system: V8 4.6 liters, central arrangement with dry sump lubrication; hybrid module with electric motor and clutch splitter separator clutch electric motor at the front axle, automatic start / stop; recovery system energy four cooling circuits for the engine, transmission and the battery thermal management.

Power and torque: 608 hp (447 kW) at 8,600 rpm (V8 engine) 115 kW (rear axle hybrid module) 95 kW (electric motor on the front axle) 887 hp (combined)

530 Nm at 6,600 rpm (V8) 1,275 Nm (equivalent to the crankshaft combined in 7th gear) 1.086 Nm (equivalent to the crankshaft combined in 3rd gear)> 800 Nm (800/min - 5.000/min)

Max RPM: 9,150 rpm

Specific power: 132HP / l (V8 engine)

Transmission: Combustion engine with integrated hybrid module for a single power plant, transmission seven-speed dual-clutch (PDK), rear wheel drive, front electric motor with clutch spacer for the front wheels (uncoupled starting from 235 km / h), five modes pre-selectable driving for optimum coordination of all power units.

Chassis and suspension: Front axle with double trapeze; optional electro-pneumatic lift on the front axle, electromechanical power steering, multi-link rear axle with adaptive electro-mechanical system to rotate the rear wheels individually, twin gas struts on both axles Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM).

Brake System: Brake hybrid system with high performance adaptive recovery, front disc and perforated ceramic internal ventilation (PCCB), 410 mm diameter and 36mm thickness; rear discs 390 mm in diameter and 32mm thick.

Wheels and tires: Wheels 918 Spyder. (Weissach Package: 918 Spyder magnesium wheels)

Weights: 1.640 kg

Dimensions: Length / Width / Height: 4.643/1.940/1.167 mm

Wheelbase: 2,730 mm

Railroad/det.: 1.664/1.612 mm

Power Source: Lithium ion battery with a capacity of 6.8 kWh (nominal BOL), maximum power of 220 kW and mains charger compatible with standard

Features: Maximum speed: over 340 km / h

Acceleration:
0-100 km/h: 2.8 s
0-200 km/h: 7.9 s
0-300 km/h: 23.0 s

Combined consumption: 3.3 l/100 km

CO2 emissions: 79 g / km

The Porsche 918 Spyder will be available from next September with a starting price of 781.155 euros. However, it will be available with the package said Weissach characterized by this inspired by the colors and special designs of the most legendary race cars from Porsche.

If you choose this option, know that the price is 853.155 euros. However, it is not a mere aesthetic decoration, as many parts of the body are made of carbon fiber and, of course, releases a more sporty inner sole that uses carbon. Thus, reducing the car's weight 35 kilos.