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Porsche 918 Spyder 9000rpm Flat-Plane V8

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The Porsche 918 Spyder still stands as Porsche’s quickest and fastest car, thanks to its 9000rpm mid-mounted 4.6-liter V8 with three electric motors putting out 887 horsepower! The sound blasting from the top-exiting exhaust pipes is truly breathtaking!

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The 918 Spyder is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.6 L V8 engine, developing 447 kW at 8,700 RPM, with two electric motors delivering an additional 210 kW for a combined output of 652 kW and 1,280 N⋅m of torque.

The 918 Spyder’s 6.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers an all-electric range of 19 km.The 918 Spyder offers five different running modes: E-Drive allows the car to run under battery power alone, using the rear electric motor and front motor, giving a range of 29 kilometres (18 mi) for the concept model.

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The 918 Spyder fulfils its claim of being capable of setting records for top racing drivers, while at the same time being an uncomplicated sportscar for day-to-day use.The vehicle’s range extends from pure electric driving over a distance of 30 kilometres and more, through to the uncompromising configuration for the race track.

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