![]() These are just a few of the comments made by the world’s leading motoring writers after they drove the Porsche Spyder 918 for the first time, just before its launch in 2014. ‘Possibly the most complete hypercar there’s ever been’. With its lightweight construction, innovative power unit and mind-blowing performance, it left the world reaching for superlatives when launched. Porsche has made many outstanding sportscars – but few, if any, can match this hybrid-powered supercar. The 918 Spyder with the Weissach Package is, without a doubt, the most brilliant machine to ever leave Germany.How much is a Porsche 918 Spyder? …and six more key facts about the mighty hybrid supercar The top speed is still electronically controlled at 214 mph, but that’s okay this is a monster built for conquering the loops and curves of a track, not for running in straight lines. This makes it 0.1 seconds faster from 0-60 mph, even quicker than the Ferrari LaFerrari. The Weissach Package is a weight-reducing package that shaves off 90 pounds to bring the total weight of the supercar to 3,602 pounds. That’s when they announced that the Weissach Package would be made available for the 918 Spyder, making the legendary Nürburgring track performance available to consumers. After bringing so much to the table, the world couldn’t envision the possibility of Porsche having anything additional to offer. ![]() The driver is gifted with a multifunction steering wheel, a center console with a seven-inch display, and a Porsche application for your smartphone that tracks information relevant to your next drive, including the battery charge. Every detail of the 918 cabin offers superb quality. Inside of the hybrid, you will find a clean-cut cabin completely designed for keeping your attention forward. The dry-sump lubrication with a separate oil tank, aluminum pumps, and titanium connecting rods equal an even lighter ride, sparing no expense for performance. The high-revving engine weighs in at a low 300 pounds and is positioned low on the chassis for a precise center of gravity. READ: PORSCHE 918 SPYDER SPECS, PRICES, PHOTOS & REVIEW Porsche created a powerhouse that could sustain high-rev output like an F1 racecar without compromising street-legality guidelines. The energy is propelled directly to the wheels, projecting the 918 gracefully around every corner. In plain terms, you will never lose power, even when the V8 engine is at low idle. This gives the driver impeccable control over acceleration and perfectly balanced power to all four wheels. Many wondered, “How did they create a hybrid faster than a traditional supercar?” The answer is in the motors one electric motor is fixed comfortably on the front axle, producing 129 horsepower, and another electric motor on the rear axle adds an additional 156 horsepower. However, understanding the supercar may have you a bit baffled. The most challenging racetracks in the world become a work of ease even for the inexperienced driver as the 918 dominates every corner and hurls down the straightaways. The combination of strength and electrical power bring forth a racecar that could convince spectators it was built from nine separate machines and a bolt of lightning.
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