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Geneva Auto Show 2010 Will Host Porsche 918 Spyder

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If you look for an ecological supercar, well, you are in the right place because in the following we will talk about the new concept from Porsche called 918 Spyder which gives a whole another sense to the words sport hybrid. This is kind of a new and improved Carrera GT, from the design and performance point of view.

This Porsche 918 Spyder is capable amazing performance, we talk about a hybrid that achieves 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, and let’s not forget about the maximum speed which this Porsche 918 Spyder can reach, no less than 320 km/h. The secret for this incredible performance is a V8 engine which develops 500 horsepower at 9.200 rpm.

But that’s not all, besides that they added other two electrical engines, one in front and the other in back which they bring an additional 208 horsepower. The engine is powered by a lithium-ion battery which can be charged at a regular outlet or by converting the kinetic energy collected from the brakes. They say that this car was made to consume just 3.8 liter and to make a whole tour in Nurbrugring in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds.

Punga Robert
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Robert has had a curiosity towards cars after working part time as a teenager in a local car dealership. He continued with journalism in college and took an opportunity to join Automotorblog in 2010 to combine his love for cars and writing. Robert assesses the latest economy car models that are affordable to sensible consumers.
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