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Porsche 918 Spyder production one step closer to reality

By Matt Brogan |

The future of the Porsche 918 Spyder, as seen at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, is one step closer to reality with Porsche boss, Mr Michael Macht, telling UK magazine Autocar that there is no one inside the company that does not want to build the supercar.

Going from sketch to showcar in less than five months, the Porsche 918 uses a combination of a (373kW) petrol V8 engine and two electric motors for a combined output of 535kW. Porsche says the 918 could be quicker than the Carrera GT the Nordschleife.

Although Stuttgart has yet to formally OK the project, Mr Macht said the positive reaction to the 918 at Geneva had already swayed opinion within the firm.

“There is no one inside Porsche who doesn’t want to build the 918,” said Mr Macht.

“The response has been marvellous; we will ask buyers to sign letters of intent,

“The 918 Spyder provides the answer to whether there can be high-performance cars in the future,

“Many have said they are finished. This car shows they are not.”

It is rumoured that upon receiving the green light, the Porsche 918 could go on sale within five years. In the mean time, we’ll just have to enjoy some gorgeous pics.


 
  • Baddass

    It’s such a georgous shape, and here’s hoping it does indeed go into production.

  • Shane

    Porsche is by far the greatest car company in the world

    This is proof

  • Ectomorphian

    I didn’t think it was possible to create a more beautiful creature than the Carrera GT. Then this thing came out and made me eat every single one of my ignorant words.

  • Kovy

    Normally I think Porsches are ugly, but this is a nice exception.

  • nucnik

    If they remove the silly electric motors, for added lightness, and keep that curvaceous shape, it would be perfect.

    • TomR

      Yeah then you lose 162kW and all the torque from idle that electric motors give you. I guarantee you without the electric boost, it wont beat a Carerra GT, therefore will be pretty much lame.

  • Valet Dabess

    i hope there’s a coupe version, or it’s a hardtop

  • Tom22

    Personally i hope it goes without the hybrid system and just keeps that shape.

  • porscha

    535kW is no normal hybrid. If this thing performs better than the carrera gt yet giving me the fuel economy of a toyota, i’d gladly take it over any petrol engine.

  • Nick

    Beautiful looking Porsche! Hope to see some on the yoad in a few years!

    Whats with those rearview mirrors though?

  • smokin’r32

    Id rather they use this shape/design for their rumoured entry-level model, supercars are nice and all but something more in reach of the common man would pique my interest

  • http://www.betweentwopoints.com Andy

    Could Porsche use this design language, which is reminiscent of the Carrera GT and use it to freshen up the look of the 911 range? Yes, there’s a heritage there, but this car adds some level of aggression to the look which I feel is missing from regular Porsches.

    This car’s design is a suitable step forward for Porsche.