Okay, okay...so it's not like your mom's Prius, but it's still green, right?
I've written a couple of posts previously, one about a 911 GT3 hybrid and, more recently, a Ferrari 599 hybrid. This big bad Porsche is called the Spyder 918 Concept, and is set to take over the Carrera GT supercar from 2004.
With 700 horsepower, the Porsche Spyder 918 can hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, and tops out around 200 mph. Engineers say the car could hit a higher top speed, but it would require more downforce, which means more drag. As it stands, the concept has a drag coefficient of .34, which is considerably better than the Carrera GT at .39.
At any rate, the future is clear. More and more car manufacturers are developing hybrid powertrains for their vehicles, and it's no longer restricted to commuter cars and mid-size SUV's either. The electric motors in this Porsche provide over 200 horsepower, meaning they more than make up for the weight they add. Keep an eye on future developments. This is merely what was revealed at the Geneva Auto Show. More to come soon.
Thanks for reading.
-Biggs
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