Porsche 918 Spyder: Distinctive 21st century sports car

THE Porsche 918 Spyder prototype was showcased at a special presentation organized by Porsche Centre Saudi Arabia and Samaco Automotive in their showrooms in Jeddah.
The 918 Spyder is the company’s interpretation of the super sports car of tomorrow and the world’s first hybrid super race car. Designed as a high-performance hybrid with plug-in electric module, the vehicles are limited to a worldwide production of just 918 individually numbered supercars with start of production in autumn this year.
The new generation 918 Spyder can go from zero to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, reaching a top speed of over 325 km/h, and a purely electric top speed of over 150 km/h. When driven economically, total NEDC fuel consumption is 3.0l/100 km. Purely electric range is over 25 km.
The newly-designed 4.6-liter V8 engine produces over 580 hp and is accompanied by two permanently energized electric motors on both front and rear axles, producing a combined power output of over 180 kW. The total power output of the V8 engine and electric motors is over 795 hp, and is coupled to the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), enabling extremely fast gear changes for high
performance, comfort and efficiency.
The two-seater 918 Spyder is designed with performance and style in mind. A high-end lightweight body offers a distinctive drive. The 918 Spyder uses a carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) monocoque structure that is both extremely lightweight and very 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 fascinating sound of the thoroughbred Porsche V8 engine.
Sharing the same genes as the Porsche 917 Le Mans, the 918 Spyder is all about racing heritage and tradition. Lightweight, high-quality materials keep the focus on what’s important: The driver. 
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 918 Spyder to automatically lock and regulate front and rear axles and sending power wherever it is
needed.
The 918 Spyder uses the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCP) system, which has been thoroughly tested in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup to withstand even the harshest requirements without fading.
The 918 Spyder continues the super sports car line in Porsche history. More than any of its predecessors, the 918 Spyder is providing a critical impetus to developing the technologies for future vehicle concepts.