Porsche 918 Spyder (New hybrid prototype), Video, pictures, facts ... Options

[EdwardBlume]

I dig those 308 rims with knock offs...

[tat2dphreak]

while I like this, it does have a lot going on... but it's just a concept right now.

I think if a form of this comes about, they will be using the boxster/cayman platform and just make a hybrid version that will be watered down in comparison to this.

but yes, I like the MT artists rendering better...

IIRC the MT article was dreaming of that porsche design, with a subaru H4 turbo motor... which , while I would not complain about, would never happen.. I can't see Porsche or VW for that matter saying to Subaru "we can't make this cheap enough, can we buy about 20,000 WRX motors from you?"

[MDG]

That's the article, Wayne. It was billed as the 914 STi

I guess the VW/Porsche saga over the last few years resurrected interest and MT had Stehrenberger update the Porsche and add a VW version.

He did a 'what if' Ghia about 10 years ago that was to the Ghia what the new Beetle is to the old Bug. Kind of a what-if-it-stayed-in-production sort of thing. That was cool too.

[johannes]

No offense Johannes - turn about is fair play - especially one designer's opinions to another designer's! We just have different tastes in cars I guess! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Not offended. I didn't draw this thing. I think this kind of design will have his time.
It's impressive but over designed. I own a 914 not because it's "cheap", but because I like the design and engeneering. I have never been a 911 enthousiast. In my opinion the 356, 928 and Boxster are way much better designed. Let's see in 30 years what will remain a timeless design...

[Katmanken]

VAPORWARE

Main Entry: va·por·ware
Pronunciation: \ˈvā-pər-ˌwer\
Function: noun
Date: 1984
: a computer-related product that has been widely advertised but has not and may never become available

[tat2dphreak]

VAPORWARE

Main Entry: va·por·ware
Pronunciation: \ˈvā-pər-ˌwer\
Function: noun
Date: 1984
: a computer-related product that has been widely advertised but has not and may never become available

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) damn, this is the Duke Nukem forever of the car world (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[PeeGreen 914]

The more I look at it the more I think they ripped off Dana's ideas. I think they owe him the first car rolled off the line (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[plymouth37]

The more I look at it the more I think they ripped off Dana's ideas. I think they owe him the first car rolled off the line (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Lawsuit pending (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I think it looks fantastic, not a fan of the extra styling cues but over all I love it, with 700hp and AWD the thing should haul ass too!
Apparently the plastic discs on the wheels were designed to help with lateral airflow.
You can see the spokes in the close up, nice optical illusion!

[plymouth37]

I dig the side exhausts too, those would sure make the exhaust easy in the 'biter.

[tat2dphreak]

I like the side pipes too, if I thought I could find a muffler small enough, that would be great in the teener....


or, one could go forward then, back with the exhaust... picture the 75-76 doube J tubes going forward then making a 180 bend and coming back for side-pipes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) or just crossing the engine, 3-4 side engine exiting at the drivers side.. that sure would make changing the oil a bitch tho (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[PeeGreen 914]

Just use 911 headers

[kharma]

(IMG:http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e295/Deuce2005/jimp.jpg)

I like it... just clean the back up a lil

[plymouth37]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTqWDR2X_SA

[Katmanken]

Looks like they tried a "son of the return of the wheel covers" look. But updated in a clear dreamy sorta way.

Here is one older version on a Porsche 935...

[PeeGreen 914]

I may be wrong...and generally am, but I thought the wheel covers on Moby where to direct air to the brakes

[Katmanken]

Yeah but they sorta "look" like racing wheel covers.

There is some detail in the radial troughs that run under the transparent disks.

Might be for show, maybe for go.

On Moby, I believe the thinking was to use the spinning wheel covers as radial "pumps" to suck air through the brakes, and centripitally sling the hot air out of the radial exits around the periphery of the wheel. Must not have worked that great as they are no longer in use.

With the hole in the middle of the 918 transparent disks, if the wheels spin, the air is sucked into the center of the transparent disk (at the hub) and exits from the vents near the tires. Might cool the wheel.

[MDG]

Unless I'm mistaken, and like Jon claims, I often am, the ones on this 918 appear flat much like the ones used in F1 until recently. I thought the idea behind those was to direct the airflow past the wheels for aerodynamic reasons. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[byndbad914]

okay, first off I hate pretty much anything Porsche has done in awhile from that Panamera (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) to the Cayenne, etc etc...

BUT THAT IS FRICKEN AWESOME LOOKING

Don't know what I think of the hybrid design yet since I haven't looked into it yet.

And unlike many of you, I like all that shit on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I think the rear looks cool, I like the spoiler with the center supports placement, even the big wheels.

As for the air scoops, yeah, those look dopey as someone mentioned, but clearly a designer there had a pic of the old VonK car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Exactly the first thing I thought of given they are nearly identical shape! Back to the Future hahaha.



I must say, this may actually be a Porsche I would buy in the future, and from me, that is honestly saying a LOT for that car.

[ArtechnikA]

Maybe it will gain some refinement as it nears reality.
The midships-beltline sidepipes will never fly.

I am underwhelmed by any 'plug-in hybrid' with a 16-mile range. That
clearly falls into the 'WTF is the point' category. Look for that to
come up and the performance numbers to fade.

I was also seriously underwhelmed by the weight - they ran past '1950
kg' pretty quickly - 4300 lb !

The styling - well - it's a Boxster redrawn by a serious animé fan
with more grilles, slats, and gratuitous spines than a Transformer (®
Hasbro Corporation...)

Somebody at Porsche said 'Quick - we gotta have a hybrid! What's in
the leftovers box?'

[lotus_65]

i am so in lust for unobtanium.

still, a reason to work harder!