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Porsche Confirms 918 Spyder's 7:14 Nürburgring Time, Says it was a One-Lap Attempt

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/porsche-confirms-918-spyder-714.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yrJIgdHKfmE/UFtpYk9_3VI/AAAAAAAJKIw/BEYPdjR6CQs/s800/Porsche-918-Spyder-Ring-01.jpg" style="border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 349px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 645px;" /></a> Only a day after <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/porsche-918-spyder-brochure-tells-us.html">the official brochure</a> of the 918 Spyder leaked on the web, Porsche confirmed reports that its hybrid supercar posted a 7:14 lap time at the 20.6 km (12.8-mile) <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Nurburgring">Nürburgring</a> track on September 18. Porsche said that the prototype was packing 795HP, which is the first time the automaker is being specific about the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">918 Spyder</a>'s "770HP-plus" output. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/porsche-confirms-918-spyder-714.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Only a day after the official brochure of the 918 Spyder leaked on the web, Porsche confirmed reports that its hybrid supercar posted a 7:...

Leaked Porsche 918 Spyder Brochure Tells us that a Blue Shade will Cost Buyers a Mere...$65,000

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/porsche-918-spyder-brochure-tells-us.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5790010732646098850" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-npYm7VnfIJM/UFpAFaUR56I/AAAAAAAJJGk/06hlD5r3m_8/s800/Porsche-918-Spyder-0.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 349px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 645px;" /></a> While most manufacturers do their best to hide their latest models from prying eyes before their official launch, Porsche has been quite forthcoming about its new supercar, the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">918 Spyder</a>. In fact, it has already <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/spy-shots-2014-porsche-918-spyder.html">released a barrage of information</a>, including the specifications of its 770+ HP hybrid powertrain and (provisional) performance figures: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) comes in 3.2 seconds and top speed exceeds 320 km/h (199 mph). Today, Porsche announced on its Facebook page that the 918 Spyder has lapped the Nordschleife in 7:14’. That's better than most supercars, including its Carrera GT predecessor and the Lexus LFA Nürburgring edition, but behind the "old" <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/09/dodge-unleashes-video-of-viper-srt10.html">Dodge Viper ACR</a> (7:12.13) as far as production models are concerned. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/porsche-918-spyder-brochure-tells-us.html#more">Read more »</a>

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While most manufacturers do their best to hide their latest models from prying eyes before their official launch, Porsche has been quite for...

Porsche Boss Confirms 928's Spiritual Successor with Panamera Coupe, Mulls Sedan and Sports Car

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/12/porsche-boss-confirms-928-spiritual.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sbfB9vjgDhk/ULzTv88J_PI/AAAAAAAKeys/vnjFv_Xdx-o/s1600/porsche-929-study-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> When it comes to future models, nothing is written on stone, especially when we are living what the Chinese like to call, "interesting times", as carmakers frequently make new plans and discard old ones, depending on how the economy is doing. As far as Porsche's future is concerned, the Stuttgart-based company is already in the final development phase of two brand new models, the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-porsche-macan-compact-suv-scooped.html">mid-size Macan crossover</a> and the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">918 Spyder hybrid supercar</a>, both of which will launch next year. Speaking to Autonews Europe, Porsche boss Matthias Mueller talked about the company's plans and the models that are currently under discussion. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/12/porsche-boss-confirms-928-spiritual.html#more">Read more »</a>

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When it comes to future models, nothing is written on stone, especially when we are living what the Chinese like to call, "interesting ...

Spy Shots Confirm that New Porsche 991 GT3 will get a PDK Dual Clutch Transmission

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/spy-shots-confirm-that-new-porsche-991.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--t4EbfcawVI/UHww-OdKSrI/AAAAAAAJjco/7CeJlJT4MVU/s1600/54527530.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> We had heard the rumors that <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/2013-porsche-911-gt3-to-ditch-manual.html">Porsche was evaluating a PDK</a> dual clutch transmission for the new 991-generation of its hardcore 911 GT3 in place of the traditional manual gearbox that has been around ever since the series was introduced in 1999, but now we have the first photographic proof of it. A member of the <a href="http://www.gearstage.com/home">Gearstage</a> forums spotted prototypes of both the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">Porsche 918 Spyder</a> and 911 GT3 somewhere in San Francisco, USA, and was able to get close enough to nab some pictures of the 991-series GT3's interior. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/spy-shots-confirm-that-new-porsche-991.html#more">Read more »</a>

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We had heard the rumors that Porsche was evaluating a PDK dual clutch transmission for the new 991-generation of its hardcore 911 GT3 in p...

Rally Legend Walter Röhrl Drives the New Porsche 918 Spyder on the Nürburgring

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/rally-legend-walter-rohrl-drives-new.html"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hsRCV0KO870/UHXpA38aL2I/AAAAAAAJf3s/sCsYZ5VdJ7M/s1600/Porsche-918-Spyder-Rohrl-Ring-0.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Are you tired of Porsche constantly teasing us about its next über-sports car, the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">918 Spyder</a>, which apart from being über-expensive is also a year away from production? Even if the answer is yes, you may find the video that follows below the jump interesting… While Evo magazine’s MD Harry Metcalfe has already taken the right seat of the 918 at the Nardo track, that car was an early prototype, with almost no bodywork. This time, he found himself on the passenger’s seat of a complete car at the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Nurburgring">Nordscheife</a>. What’s more, the man sitting behind the wheel is none other than 1980 and 1982 World Rally Champion Walter Röhrl. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/10/rally-legend-walter-rohrl-drives-new.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Are you tired of Porsche constantly teasing us about its next über -sports car, the 918 Spyder , which apart from being über -expensive is ...

Porsche Shows Off 918 Spyder at Gran Turismo Nürburgring Evo 2012

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/porsche-shows-off-918-spyder-at-gran.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5789225369024767426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pRVKSRQrXWI/UFd1zO1mpcI/AAAAAAAJHIo/An6VrmVtmag/s800/Untitled-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Porsche is done hiding its forthcoming <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">918 Spyder supercar</a> and is now looking to gain as much exposure as it can by displaying the hybrid model at select venues like the Gran Turismo Nürburgring Evo 2012 two-day driving event that took place in Germany this past weekend. The Stuttgart-based sportscar maker unveiled a pre-production development model of the 918 Spyder dressed in a race-inspired livery on the last day of the event. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/09/porsche-shows-off-918-spyder-at-gran.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Porsche is done hiding its forthcoming 918 Spyder supercar and is now looking to gain as much exposure as it can by displaying the hybrid m...

Scoop: 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 and 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Captured on Film

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/scoop-2013-porsche-911-gt3-and-2014.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5774439419339296354" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w7e6Q9rxL6I/UCLuDr67TmI/AAAAAAAIgKk/ry0W1RmNHnc/s800/Untitled-4.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Obviously, Porsche engineers are trying to make the best of the summer weather in Europe to test as many of their upcoming new models as possible, including the new 911 GT3, spy pictures of which we showed earlier today, and the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">flagship 918 Spyder</a>. The hardcore 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 test car was spied on camera in and out of the Nürburgring racetrack. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/scoop-2013-porsche-911-gt3-and-2014.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Obviously, Porsche engineers are trying to make the best of the summer weather in Europe to test as many of their upcoming new models as pos...

Did Porsche Pull the Sheets Off the Production Version of the 918 Spyder to a Select Few?

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/did-porsche-pull-sheets-off-production.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772599640104882482" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OcczIIH7EkE/UBxkycL_0TI/AAAAAAAIdPA/kSOmQljpYpQ/s800/Untitled-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> A new video circulating around the internet has some people suggesting that Porsche may have shown the final-production version of its <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/spied-new-porsche-918-spyder-plug-in.html">918 Spyder</a> to future customers during an invitation-only event in New York. We cannot say for sure if it is indeed the production spec model, but the car seen here does sport some minor changes over the most recent prototypes caught on camera as well as the ones previewed in official shots such as the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/porsche-seals-deal-with-martini-to.html">Martini Racing version</a>. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/08/did-porsche-pull-sheets-off-production.html#more">Read more »</a>

New Cars Porsche Porsche 918 Porsche Videos Video Did Porsche Pull the Sheets Off the Production Version of the 918 Spyder to a Select Few?

A new video circulating around the internet has some people suggesting that Porsche may have shown the final-production version of its 918 S...

Porsche Seals Deal with Martini to Offer Special Racing Livery on 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/porsche-seals-deal-with-martini-to.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771305024692127122" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-45kDfAnXkKc/UBfLV58zhZI/AAAAAAAIaWo/eJgC4deNGmQ/s800/Porsche-918-Spyder-Martini-01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> For the past couple of months, Porsche has been seen testing prototypes of the upcoming 918 Spyder wrapped in various <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/spied-new-porsche-918-spyder-plug-in.html">Martini Racing-themed</a> monochromatic outfits. Today, we learn that Porsche has completed a deal with the Martini brand, represented by Bacardi & Company Limited, to offer the racing livery on the production version of the 918 Spyder that goes on sale in September of 2013 at a starting price of €645,000 (about US$789,900 at today's exchange rates), excluding taxes and country-specific charges. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/porsche-seals-deal-with-martini-to.html#more">Read more »</a>

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For the past couple of months, Porsche has been seen testing prototypes of the upcoming 918 Spyder wrapped in various Martini Racing-themed ...

Scoop: Three Porsche 918 Spyder Prototypes Filmed on a Highway in Spain

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Given that, even the sighting of a single prototype of the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder on a public road is a rare occasion, you can imagine...

Spied: New Porsche 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid Photographed Inside and Out

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/spied-new-porsche-918-spyder-plug-in.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5768821941535252802" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k-X1X9LM6DA/UA74_cWwIUI/AAAAAAAIVlA/BEaZ5ANT5X0/s800/2014-Porsche-918-Hybrid-Spyder-11.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Prototypes of Porsche's highly anticipated 918 Spyder hybrid plug-in supercar are popping up left and right in Europe, with the Stuttgart-based automaker's engineers having many <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/scoop-porsche-918-spyder-wears-its.html">creative moments with the car's livery</a>. This time, our crafty spies caught up with another race-themed 918 Spyder featuring the so-called "Martini Hippie" livery and No12 decals on the doors and the hood. More importantly, they were able to get up close and shoot the first pictures of the German supercar's interior. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/spied-new-porsche-918-spyder-plug-in.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Prototypes of Porsche's highly anticipated 918 Spyder hybrid plug-in supercar are popping up left and right in Europe, with the Stuttgar...

Spied: The Sounds of the Porsche 918 Spyder from the Nürburgring

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/spied-sounds-of-porsche-918-spyder-from.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5767026300052730338" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MqlCFy0xziQ/UAiX3Wj6ceI/AAAAAAAISMI/B0JSKfb72tY/s800/Untitled-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> We are not exactly sure how one of our commentators concluded that "When you lead with 'goes for a spin on the Ring' It leads one to believe a video is available" in regards to our <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/scoop-porsche-918-spyder-wears-its.html">previous spy story</a> on the Porsche 918 Spyder, but nevertheless, we'll try to satisfy his request with two freshly shot videos from the Nürburgring Nordschleife. If we're not hugely mistaken, this is the first time we've heard the pre-production prototype of the upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder in action. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/spied-sounds-of-porsche-918-spyder-from.html#more">Read more »</a>

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We are not exactly sure how one of our commentators concluded that " When you lead with 'goes for a spin on the Ring' It leads ...

Porsche Mulling BMW 5-Series Rival and a Second Mid-Engine Supercar

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/porsche-mulling-bmw-5-series-rival-and.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5766917772481580690" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4COAApluGuU/UAg1KN2mzpI/AAAAAAAIR7c/gm5B0Z-GPlk/s800/Porsche-4.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> With the Volkswagen Group having more or less <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/volkswagen-to-finalize-porsche-sports.html">completed the takeover</a> of Porsche's sports car business, the Stuttgart-based automaker's officials are now able to focus on expanding their vehicle portfolio. Of course, we've heard this before, but Porsche execs have a knack for saying one thing today and another tomorrow (see below). <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/porsche-mulling-bmw-5-series-rival-and.html#more">Read more »</a>

Porsche Porsche 918 Reports Porsche Mulling BMW 5-Series Rival and a Second Mid-Engine Supercar

With the Volkswagen Group having more or less completed the takeover of Porsche's sports car business, the Stuttgart-based automaker...

Spy Shots: Porsche 918 Spyder Wears its Martini Outfit and Goes for a Spin on the 'Ring

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/scoop-porsche-918-spyder-wears-its.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5766639894413253058" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TxV4nghrwbM/UAc4blYZGcI/AAAAAAAIRkU/y-hRQ6vifaw/s800/Porsche-918-Spyder-Martini-3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(224, 224, 224); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Porsche sure knows how to grab our attention with the 918 Spyder. After the matte black with white <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/spy-shots-2014-porsche-918-spyder.html">racing stripes prototype</a>, which harked back to the iconic Porsche 917 racers of the 1970s, the German firm's engineers outfitted a pre-production model with colorless Martini livery. Perhaps Porsche's objection with the new dressing was to divert our attention from what really matters about this test car and which is the new aerodynamic add-ons in the form of cannards positioned on all four corners of the 918 Spyder. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/07/scoop-porsche-918-spyder-wears-its.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Porsche sure knows how to grab our attention with the 918 Spyder. After the matte black with white racing stripes prototype , which harked b...

Porsche's 918 Spyder Comes to Goodwood Festival of Speed

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/porsche-918-spyder-comes-to-goodwood.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5759073054798277250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cqn6JZGmhr8/T-xWbjLGaoI/AAAAAAAIFw4/NtoYA-Lh7wY/s800/Porsche-100-Spyder-100.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> The Porsche 918 Spyder Concept made its debut on UK soil at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday offering visitors a first look at the German automaker's upcoming plug-in hybrid supercar. Revealed in concept form at the 2010 Geneva Show, Porsche is currently <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/spy-shots-2014-porsche-918-spyder.html">completing the development</a> of the production model that will go on sale in November of 2013. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/06/porsche-918-spyder-comes-to-goodwood.html#more">Read more »</a>

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The Porsche 918 Spyder Concept made its debut on UK soil at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday offering visitors a first look at the G...

Spy Shots: Porsche 918 Spyder Snagged Topless, Plus Full-Specs, Turns the 'Ring in Under 7:22

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/spy-shots-2014-porsche-918-spyder.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5744265772807204658" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1j8KKKRfQsY/T7e7STObrzI/AAAAAAAHqnc/4x13xEADRrs/s800/2014-Porsche-918-Spyder-8.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> Only a few days after Porsche released an <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/porsche-reveals-pre-production-918.html">official set of images</a> of the pre-production 918 Spyder, our spies sent in new photos of the plug-in hybrid supercar, this time testing with its top down. The new crown jewel of the Porsche lineup features a targa top solution with a pair of detachable carbon fiber roof panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment and a small windowpane located between the flying buttresses. The pre-production prototype is finished in a matte black color with white stripes that harks back to historical Porsche 917 racing cars. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JMFuOcfPOlQ/T7e7Laou84I/AAAAAAAHqnQ/R_qRKr_a6mM/s1600/2014-Porsche-918-Spyder-10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5744265654537483138" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JMFuOcfPOlQ/T7e7Laou84I/AAAAAAAHqnQ/R_qRKr_a6mM/s200/2014-Porsche-918-Spyder-10.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 159px; height: 107px;"></a>Surprisingly, Porsche is not keeping a lot of secrets from us having revealed initial specifications on the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/search/label/Porsche%20918">918 Spyder</a>. The spiritual successor of the 959 from the 1980s, of which only a little over 330 units were produced, and the Carrera GT from the mid-2000s (1,270 built), sports a full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) body bolted to a carbon-fiber tub. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/spy-shots-2014-porsche-918-spyder.html#more">Read more »</a>

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Only a few days after Porsche released an official set of images of the pre-production 918 Spyder, our spies sent in new photos of the plug...

Porsche Reveals Pre-Production 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid Super Car with More than 770HP

<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/porsche-reveals-pre-production-918.html"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742742533879323618" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tLvYjvfJF9U/T7JR6IBnW-I/AAAAAAAHnW8/R3TxblIxFuc/s800/Porsche-918-Prototypes-01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; Border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); cursor:hand;width: 645px; height: 349px;"></a> The wait for Porsche's most radical sports car ever, the 918 Spyder, is nearing its end with the Stuttgart based automaker having completed the development of the pre-production prototypes, the first photos of which were released today. First <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/03/porsche-drops-some-e-in-geneva-918.html">seen as a concept</a> at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid supercar that will enter production at the end of September 2013. Porsche said that the first customer deliveries will take place "before 2013 is out". Previously, the <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/03/porsche-announces-pricing-on-918-spyder.html">Germans had announced</a> that prices in the U.S., excluding destination and handling, will start at $845,000 (equal to €655,000), and in Europe from €645,000 (equal to $835,400) before VAT and country-specific charges. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M1QJDwd9ch8/T7JR-Bsx1gI/AAAAAAAHnXI/BT4tUDvCaew/s1600/Porsche-918-Prototypes-9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5742742600900793858" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M1QJDwd9ch8/T7JR-Bsx1gI/AAAAAAAHnXI/BT4tUDvCaew/s200/Porsche-918-Prototypes-9.jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; border: 1px solid rgb(51, 51, 51); width: 144px; height: 98px;"></a>The new 918 Spyder features a driveline that combines a mid-mounted V8 gasoline engine with a displacement of more than 4.0-liters and an output that exceeds 500-horses driving the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, with two electric motors, one on each axle, with a joint output of at least 218-horses. <a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05/porsche-reveals-pre-production-918.html#more">Read more »</a>

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The wait for Porsche's most radical sports car ever, the 918 Spyder, is nearing its end with the Stuttgart based automaker having comple...

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