They are calling it “the super sports car of the future,” the Porsche 918 Spyder prototype is slated for Fall 2013 production.
The combination of combustion engine and two independent electric motors—one on the front axle and one in the drive line, acting on the rear wheels—poses completely new demands on the development of the operating strategies … Both of them have a major influence on the extreme driving fun to be had with the 918 Spyder and they make possible a unique combination of minimal fuel consumption and maximum performance.
A 770 HP plug-in hybrid Porsche that only gets about 60 miles to the gallon!
