Porsche 918 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Porsche 918 Spyder |
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| 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 a mid-engined plug-in hybrid sports car. It made by Porsche. The Spyder is powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.6 litre V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower (453 kW). With two electric motors delivering an additional 279 horsepower (208 kW) it has a combined output of 887 horsepower (661 kW). The 918 Spyder's 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km (12 mi) under EPA's five-cycle tests. The car has a top speed of around 340 km/h (210 mph).
Images for kids
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Rear view
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The 918 Spyder's engine is based on the unit used in the Porsche RS Spyder
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The 918 RSR
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The 918 Spyder concept at the High Museum
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Rear view of the 918 Spyder Concept
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The 918 Spyder concept badge
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The 918 RSR concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2011
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The 918 RSR concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2011
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The 918 RSR centre console and flywheel
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The 918 Spyder prototype (black) in Monaco
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A 918 Spyder in a PTS Viola Metallic colour
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918 Spyder Interior
See also
In Spanish: Porsche 918 para niños
