2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Tested: 2.2 Seconds to 60mph
Combined, the three power sources churn out 887 horsepower and over 590 lb-ft. of torque, enabling the 918 to sprint from zero to 62 mph in 2.8 seconds and from zero to 124 mph in 7.9 seconds. Top speed is rated at over 211 mph. Alternatively, when driven conservatively the 918 can return up to 91 mpg in a mixed European cycle while emitting around 79 grams of CO2 per kilometer, making the super car cleaner than most economy sub-compacts.
The ultra-quick and ultra-expensive Porsche 918 Spyder is a range-topping gasoline-electric hybrid super car that acts as a rolling display of Porsche's engineering know-how. Like the Carrera GT and the iconic 959 before it, the 918 is a limited-edition halo car whose technology will trickle down to all of Porsche's upcoming models over the next decade.
Visually, the 918 Spyder looks like a race car for the road. Its silhouette is characterized by a low front end, heavily sculpted flanks, numerous air vents, a unique "top pipe" exhaust system and 911-inspired tail lamps. Carbon fiber aerodynamic add-ons, a functional air diffuser integrated into the rear bumper and large center-locking wheels mounted on low-profile tires finish off the race-bred look and help give the 918 an inimitable appearance.