Porsche 918 Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Porsche 918 Spyder

Overview
Manufacturer	Porsche
Production	2013–2015 499 units
Model years	2015
Designer	Michael Mauer
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door roadster (Spyder) 2-door coupé (RSR)
Layout	M4 layout with all-wheel steering
Related	Porsche Carrera GT
Powertrain
Engine	4.6 L V8 + 2 electric motors on front and rear axle
Transmission	7-speed PDK dual-clutch
Battery	6.8 kW·h liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery
Range	680 kilometres (420 mi) (EPA)
Electric range	19 km (12 mi) (EPA)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,730 mm (107.5 in)
Length	4,643 mm (182.8 in)
Width	1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Height	1,167 mm (45.9 in)
Kerb weight	1,704 kilograms (3,757 lb) 1,640 kilograms (3,620 lb) with the optional Weissach package.
Chronology
Predecessor	Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche 918 Spyder is an amazing sports car made by Porsche. It's a special type of car called a plug-in hybrid. This means it uses both a powerful gasoline engine and electric motors to make it go super fast! It's also a mid-engined car, which means its engine is placed in the middle, behind the driver. This helps the car handle better.

The 918 Spyder is known for its incredible speed and advanced technology. It was produced from 2013 to 2015, and only 499 of these cars were ever made. This makes it a very rare and special vehicle.

Power and Performance
Design and Features
- Body Style
- Advanced Technology
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Power and Performance

The Porsche 918 Spyder has a very powerful engine system.

Gasoline Engine

The car has a 4.6-liter V8 engine. This engine is "naturally-aspirated," meaning it doesn't use a turbocharger or supercharger. It produces 608 horsepower (453 kW) (horsepower) on its own.

Electric Motors

Besides the gasoline engine, the 918 Spyder has two electric motors. These motors add an extra 279 horsepower (208 kW). When all the power sources work together, the car has a combined output of 887 horsepower (661 kW)! This huge amount of power helps the car go incredibly fast.

Top Speed and Range

The 918 Spyder can reach a top speed of about 340 km/h (210 mph). That's super quick! It also has a special 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This battery lets the car drive on electric power alone for about 19 km (12 mi). This is called its "all-electric range."

Design and Features

The Porsche 918 Spyder is not just fast; it also looks amazing and has cool features.

Body Style

The main version of the 918 Spyder is a 2-door roadster. This means it's a car with a removable roof, so you can enjoy open-air driving. There was also a special "RSR" version, which was a 2-door coupé (a car with a fixed roof).

Advanced Technology

The car uses a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. This type of transmission shifts gears very quickly and smoothly. It also has all-wheel steering, which helps the car turn better and be more stable at high speeds. The design of the car, including its engine placement, helps it handle like a true race car.