The 918 Spyder is entirely crafted of superlatives. It does things that other cars can only dream about when tucked safely in their garages at night. It is a tech machine on wheels. It is, as Mike Spinelli puts it in the latest TEST/DRIVE video, "science fiction on four massive Michelins". It's a nerdy adrenaline-junkie's dream, to say the …
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Is The Porsche 918 Spyder The Spiritual Successor To The Legendary 959
Porsche has a history of looking toward the future. They've been pioneering performance technology since the sixties, and don't show any sign of stopping. Whether it be the use of turbochargers in the early seventies, or the electric boost provided in the 918's acceleration range, Porsche is ahead of the curve. Whether on the race track or on the …
Continue to the full articleTake A Hot Lap In The Porsche 918 Spyder With Patrick Long
Last week we showed you what launch control in the Porsche 918 spyder looks and sounds like. This week's video features Porsche factory driver Patrick Long on a hot lap around the Circuit of the Americas. Watch as the Porsche 918 exits pit lane under all-electric mode, accelerates under sport hybrid mode, and uses the hot-lap button on the back …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What Launch Control In The Porsche 918 Spyder Looks And Sounds Like
At the end of March Porsche invited a select group of journalists to the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX to spend some quality time with the production version of the 918 Spyder. Among the activities enjoyed by all was a game of lead/follow involving Patrick Long in a 911 Turbo S and the media in the 918s. While track time in the 918 was …
Continue to the full articleCurious How Porsche Made The 918 Spyder So Light Weight? This Video Will Satisfy That Curiousity
The 918 Spyder gains its technical advantage from the strict use of lightweight materials, right down to the smallest detail. With the Weissach Package Porsche's racing engineers have taken even more technical measures to reduce weight even further. Curious how this was achieved? Don't be. Porsche explains it all in the video below. Other …
Continue to the full articleThe Porsche 918 Tested
I don't know if I've ever been more jealous of Chris Harris in my life than I am now. I knew he was in Valencia to drive the 918 Spyder, but his laps around the circuit just blow my mind. Not only can he drive, but the ability to explain what he's experiencing at speed it mind blowing. This is a full on production version of the 887 horsepower …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 918 Spyder Now Even Faster Than Before
Having set the lap record for road vehicles on the Nürburgring Nordschleife (6:57 minutes), the Porsche 918 Spyder was already pretty damn fast. Today, Porsche announced it's even faster. By tuning the electric motors Porsche is able to lower the zero to 60 mph time to just 2.5 seconds. That's .2 seconds faster than previously announced and what …
Continue to the full articleThe Porsche 918 Spyder Inspired Harley You Didn’t Know You Wanted
Porsche's 918 Spyder has not even been delivered to buyers yet, and yet it has already inspired many with its GT Silver Metallic over Acid Green beauty. One UK based Porsche fanatic decided that he wanted to build something to set him apart from the pack, and give everyone clues to his 918 enthusiasm. Working with Shaw Speed & Customs, they …
Continue to the full articleThe 5 Driving Modes Of The Porsche 918 Spyder
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a marvel of design and engineering by any standards and as a result the technology might be a little overwhelming for some. While we explained the 5 driving modes of the 918 in this post on the technical specs of Porsche's newest super car, the video below provides visual references that might make it easier for some. I …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 918 Configurator is Live. Which Color Would You Choose?
One of my favorite things to do anytime Porsche launches a new model is to go and play with their configuration tool. Well, that tool is now live for the Porsche 918 and it's a lot more simple than most other Porsche models as there just aren't that many options to choose from. They've also updated the 918 Micro-site with more info. I …
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