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Porsche Centre Bahrain unveiled the prototype of its hybrid supercar, the 918 Spyder, at an exclusive event at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
It is the company’s interpretation of the ‘super sports car of tomorrow’ and the world’s first hybrid super racecar. Designed as a high-performance hybrid with a plug-in electric module, the vehicles are limited to a worldwide production of just 918 individually-numbered models and production is set to begin in autumn this year.
The two-seater 918 Spyder is designed with performance and style in mind, its makers say.
The aggressive-looking mean machine can go from zero to 100kmph in less than three seconds, reaching a top speed of over 325kmph and a purely electric top speed of over 150kmph.
When driven economically, total fuel consumption is 3.0l/100km and purely electric range is over 25 km.
The newly-designed 4.6-litre V8 engine produces over 580bhp, and is accompanied by two permanently energised electric motors on both front and rear axles, producing a combined power output of over 180kW. The total power output of the V8 engine and electric motors is over 795bhp, and is coupled to the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) – a unique double-clutch gearbox first used by Porsche in its race cars in the 80s.
Keeping the 918 Spyder planted firmly on the road is Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), together with the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) systems, allowing the car to automatically lock and regulate front and rear axles and sending power wherever it is needed.
Its body is made with carbon fibre reinforced plastics monocoque to provide a structure that is both lightweight and rigid. Coupled with a two-piece Targa roof, the two sections can be removed and stowed away in the luggage compartment giving the 918 Spyder a distinctive design and allowing the driver to enjoy the roaring sound of the engine.
The basic retail price for the 918 Spyder in Bahrain is BD341,100.
For details contact the Porsche Centre Bahrain on 17459911.
