Eco Factor: Low-emission car powered by a hybrid engine.
The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar that let Porsche buff up its green credentials has officially received the green light for production. Shown for the first time as a concept at this spring’s Geneva Motor Show, this green car was already under consideration for production by the Beijing Auto Show. The two-seater that has a top speed of 198mph is based on electric drive-systems as well as 500-horsepower V-8 engine, which allows the car to run up to a range of 16 miles.
The car will be designed and engineered in Weissach, Germany, and assembled in Porsche’s factory in Zuffenhausen. The Porsche 918 Spyder comes will three additional modes – Hybrid, Sport Hybrid and Race Hybrid. All these modes help in boosting up both performance and speed. The company had put a 1,000-buyer threshold on the decision to build the car and by late April, the number already touched 900. The first production models aren’t expected for at least two years, meaning it will be a 2013 model.
Via: Motor Authority
