A lot of ink has been spilled over the Porsche 918 Spyder, which is exactly the point of the $845,000 hybrid supercar. Porsche may only sell a small handful of the 887 horsepower hybrid, but the technology and research that went into this car will trickle down into “lesser” models. This brief video shows some of that technology in action.
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid with four driving modes, two electric motors, and a 4.6 liter mid-mounted V8 engine. E-Drive is an all-electric mode primarily for city driving, with a range of up to 20 miles and a top speed of only 93 mph.
There are also three different “hybrid” modes (Hybrid, Sport, and Race) that use varying degrees of power from both the V8 engine and two electric motors. Hybrid mode is obviously on the more fuel-frugal end, with the engine and electric motors working to optimize fuel economy. Meanwhile Race mode is reserved for on-track shenanigans, with a special sub-mode called “Hot Lap” which unleashes the full fury of the 918 Spyder, with the electric motors providing even more of a power boost.
The 918 Spyder also has regenerative braking and a carbon fiber-reinforced monocoque for a curb weight of just over 3,600 pounds. But really, it’s all about the cutting edge drivetrain, and while it may remain prohibitively expensive for now, there’s no doubt Porsche is working to bring more economy-minded plug-in hybrids to the roads. The 918 Spyder is merely leading the way.
Source: Gas2.0
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