918

I was at Porsche dealer inquiring about the 918 and it looks like everything is quiet for the time being . Supposedly it should arrive within 12 to 18 months but nothing else to report and they will not take a deposit from me.

Anyone heard anything ?

I was at Porsche dealer inquiring about the 918 and it looks like everything is quiet for the time being . Supposedly it should arrive within 12 to 18 months but nothing else to report and they will not take a deposit from me.

Anyone heard anything ?

Dadda.. will you lay off the cars?

That's pretty much thr same I have heard. No deposits yet. My father went to the unveiling in Miami and said it was outstanding in person though.

Dadda.. will you lay off the cars?

 

I kinda want a 918. Best looking new car i have seen and you can take the roof off.

I've been telling everyone for a few months now there is no order date, no build date, no delivery date schedule information, but potential buyers are getting the "welcome" package with another crappy USB stick with all the Porsche "provenance" propoganda on it. You thing Ferrarifags are bad, whet Porsche does for marketing is about the same but nerdy.

I kinda want a 918. Best looking new car i have seen and you can take the roof off.

 

Kinda want? It's incredible! From the removable roof to the crazy ass rear wing to the cameras as mirrors to the built in "gropro" style cameras and the ridiculous rims they had on the concept it is the embodiment of sex on wheels.

 

I hope you have success in getting the info and adding her to your garage.

Kinda want? It's incredible! From the removable roof to the crazy ass rear wing to the cameras as mirrors to the built in "gropro" style cameras and the ridiculous rims they had on the concept it is the embodiment of sex on wheels.

 

I hope you have success in getting the info and adding her to your garage.

 

Let me clarify lol . If they make it, i will get it so i hope they make it. Best looking new supercar i have seen

I've had the same experience. You put your name down, that seems to about all at this stage.

A Porsche guy at Geneva last week hinted to me that they are still not sure of the design.

Just saw this article today. Not sure how accurate it is:

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/21/officia...details-priced/

 

 

If you want one, you better drop what you're doing and get in line right now. The automaker says that it's only planning to build 918 examples of the vehicle and that each of them will carry a lofty price tag of $845,000 plus destination and handling.

 

Press Release:

 

Now available for ordering, the 918 Spyder will feature cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology and stunning performance, forever changing the future of the super sports car

 

ATLANTA – March 21, 2011 --- After outstanding customer response to the concept car first shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche today announced that dealers around the world will begin taking 918 Spyder customer orders. This is a significant step toward actual production of the company's next super sports car, a Porsche that marries unique plug-in hybrid technology and outstanding performance in a visually stunning and purely Porsche package.

 

The 918 Spyder will feature a high revving 500-plus horsepower V8 engine assisted by two electric motors with a total of at least 218 horsepower, yet Porsche estimates it will consume only 3.0 L/100 km based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Official EPA fuel economy figures or estimates will be announced just before the first customer cars begin arriving in the United States near the end of 2013.

To ensure the 918 Spyder's worldwide exclusivity, Porsche will produce no more than 918 examples. Start of production at Porsche's famed factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen is planned for Sept. 18, 2013 (9/18), and the U.S. base manufacturer's suggested retail price is $845,000 (excluding destination and handling charges).

 

With its design inspired by past Porsches like the Carrera GT super sports car and the legendary 917 and highly successful RS Spyder race cars, the 918 Spyder remains faithful to the 2010 concept car. Unlike the concept car, the two-seat production version, based on a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic monocoque, will feature a manual roof system with removable panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment.

 

Super high performance with very low fuel consumption and emissions

 

The 918 Spyder will be powered by a unique plug-in hybrid system that will include a high-revving, mid-mounted V8 engine with capacity of more than 4.0 liters and producing at least 500 horsepower. The engine will be based on the Porsche RS Spyder racing engine that demonstrated its impressive performance and efficiency through multiple Michelin Green X Challenge victories in the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Power will be transferred to the rear wheels via Porsche's compact, seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox.

 

Two electric motors – one each on the front and rear axles – together will provide approximately 218 additional horsepower. This configuration also will offer an innovative, variable all-wheel drive system with independent control of the drive forces on both axles. Electrical energy will be stored in a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from a standard household outlet. Electric-only driving range is expected to be more than 16 miles on the NEDC. Recharge time will depend on each country's electrical power network, but charging is expected to take about seven hours at 110V/10A in the United States. A quick-charge option is being evaluated to further reduce charging times.

 

With anticipated combined fuel consumption of just 3.0 L/100 km on the NEDC, this equates to CO2 emissions of only 70 g/km or 112 g/mile. On the other hand, the Porsche 918 Spyder will deliver super sports car performance. It is estimated that the final production version will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 3.1 seconds on its way to an estimated top track speed of 199 mph. It should also tackle Germany's famed Nürburgring Nordschleife in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds, two seconds faster than the Porsche Carrera GT. Under the right conditions, the 918 Spyder will be able to drive on electric power alone at speeds up to 94 mph for limited distances.

 

Customers who order the 918 Spyder also have the opportunity to acquire a special-edition 911 Turbo S Coupe or Cabriolet. Also limited to no more than 918 units, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder will have exterior and interior design elements echoing the plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder supercar's styling. It features similar exterior colors, carbon-fiber elements inside and out, enhanced leather equipment and numerous acid-green accents on items such as the brake calipers, illuminated sill plates, interior stitching and instrument cluster needles. A limited-edition badge on the glove compartment door will feature the same production number as the customer's 918 Spyder.

 

Worldwide 918 Spyder customers can begin ordering this special edition 911 Turbo S sports car today, and customer deliveries will start later in 2011. The U.S. base manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the Coupe and Cabriolet versions are the same as the standard 911 Turbo S models, $160,700 and $172,100 respectively, excluding destination.

 

 

 

 

Changed my mind, the limited edition 918 version 911 turbo s is a joke. A way to get rid of a few more before the new 911 debuts. Not that the turbo s is a dog, but this marketing gimmick sucks.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/po...-118349734.html

 

 

Porsche's Plug-In Hybrid 918 Spyder Goes from Dream to Reality

 

Now available for ordering, the 918 Spyder will feature cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology and stunning performance, forever changing the future of the super sports car

 

ATLANTA, March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After outstanding customer response to the concept car first shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche today announced that dealers around the world will begin taking 918 Spyder customer orders. This is a significant step toward actual production of the company's next super sports car, a Porsche that marries unique plug-in hybrid technology and outstanding performance in a visually stunning and purely Porsche package.

 

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67961-a )

 

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67961-b )

 

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67961-c )

 

The 918 Spyder will feature a high revving 500-plus horsepower V8 engine assisted by two electric motors with a total of at least 218 horsepower, yet Porsche estimates it will consume only 3.0 L/100 km based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Official EPA fuel economy figures or estimates will be announced just before the first customer cars begin arriving in the United States near the end of 2013.

 

To ensure the 918 Spyder's worldwide exclusivity, Porsche will produce no more than 918 examples. Start of production at Porsche's famed factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen is planned for Sept. 18, 2013 (9/18), and the U.S. base manufacturer's suggested retail price is $845,000 (excluding destination and handling charges).

 

With its design inspired by past Porsches like the Carrera GT super sports car and the legendary 917 and highly successful RS Spyder race cars, the 918 Spyder remains faithful to the 2010 concept car. Unlike the concept car, the two-seat production version, based on a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic monocoque, will feature a manual roof system with removable panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment.

 

Super high performance with very low fuel consumption and emissions

 

The 918 Spyder will be powered by a unique plug-in hybrid system that will include a high-revving, mid-mounted V8 engine with capacity of more than 4.0 liters and producing at least 500 horsepower. The engine will be based on the Porsche RS Spyder racing engine that demonstrated its impressive performance and efficiency through multiple Michelin Green X Challenge victories in the American Le Mans Series, the Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Power will be transferred to the rear wheels via Porsche's compact, seven-speed Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox.

 

Two electric motors – one each on the front and rear axles – together will provide approximately 218 additional horsepower. This configuration also will offer an innovative, variable all-wheel drive system with independent control of the drive forces on both axles. Electrical energy will be stored in a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from a standard household outlet. Electric-only driving range is expected to be more than 16 miles on the NEDC. Recharge time will depend on each country's electrical power network, but charging is expected to take about seven hours at 110V/10A in the United States. A quick-charge option is being evaluated to further reduce charging times.

 

With anticipated combined fuel consumption of just 3.0 L/100 km on the NEDC, this equates to CO2 emissions of only 70 g/km or 112 g/mile. On the other hand, the Porsche 918 Spyder will deliver super sports car performance. It is estimated that the final production version will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in about 3.1 seconds on its way to an estimated top track speed of 199 mph. It should also tackle Germany's famed Nurburgring Nordschleife in less than 7 minutes and 30 seconds, two seconds faster than the Porsche Carrera GT. Under the right conditions, the 918 Spyder will be able to drive on electric power alone at speeds up to 94 mph for limited distances.

 

Customers who order the 918 Spyder also have the opportunity to acquire a special-edition 911 Turbo S Coupe or Cabriolet. Also limited to no more than 918 units, the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder will have exterior and interior design elements echoing the plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder supercar's styling. It features similar exterior colors, carbon-fiber elements inside and out, enhanced leather equipment and numerous acid-green accents on items such as the brake calipers, illuminated sill plates, interior stitching and instrument cluster needles. A limited-edition badge on the glove compartment door will feature the same production number as the customer's 918 Spyder.

 

Worldwide 918 Spyder customers can begin ordering this special edition 911 Turbo S sports car today, and customer deliveries will start later in 2011. The U.S. base manufacturer's suggested retail prices for the Coupe and Cabriolet versions are the same as the standard 911 Turbo S models, $160,700 and $172,100 respectively, excluding destination.

 

About Porsche Cars North America

 

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., is the exclusive importer of Porsche vehicles in the United States. It is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and employs approximately 220 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for some 195 dealers. From its inception in 1948, Porsche has been a leader in advancing vehicle performance, improving automotive safety and developing ever more fuel efficient technologies in its high-performance models. At the core of this success is Porsche's proud racing heritage that dates back to its beginnings. Today, with some 30,000 motorsport wins, Porsche is recognized as the most successful marquee in sports car racing. PCNA, which imports the iconic 911 series, the Boxster and Cayman sports cars, the Cayenne SUV and Panamera Gran Turismo strives to maintain a standard of excellence, commitment and distinction synonymous with this historic brand.

 

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SOURCE Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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How Porsche dealers will order the 918 Spyder

 

 

Though I'm sure most of you have already seen that xD

 

 

:headbang: :headbang:

 

Gotta love the Lime green calipers

 

Race Version:

 

 

Nearly seven figures out the door with taxes is tough for the volume that they're hinting at for this car, but I definitely hope it gets the green light.

Damn good looking

A lot of those cars are already spoken for. During their market research, there was over 2000 people that were willing to put down a non refundable $50k down payment for this car at a $650k price point. The extra $200k will scare a few away, but all 918 cars will sell with no issues.

@845k I would certainly look elsewhere..

It looks very small, when the two guys are sitting inside it doesn't look larger than a Cayman, what's the actual size of the car? Have they released the figures?

 

Lot of money for a car we don't know a whole lot about!

That's a few hundred grand more than I expected. Awesome car, but not sure about the price.

 

With technology where it is and where it's going, it's getting harder and harder to reason the cost with performance. I think this will be the case of an awesome car, but most of the experience will be in the looks department. I guess we'll find out what it can do eventually, but I don't think it will be that much better than the 700 or McLaren, or whatever will be out when it finally hits the street.

Porsche doesn't make million dollar cars, so it is more a matter of Porsche fags being stupid enough to go spend that much. Is the car worth it? No. Is it probably more marketing hype to have a million-dollar supercar? Probably.

 

They say the market is never wrong, but they never vouch for sanity.

It is going to be a masterpiece of a sportscar. I cannot wait to get my hands on one. I will pass on the overpriced 911 turbo however.

It is going to be a masterpiece of a sportscar. I cannot wait to get my hands on one. I will pass on the overpriced 911 turbo however.

 

Wow. Dad is impressed by the 918!

 

For the Price of a Loaded 2012 Aventador, 2012 Ferrari 458, and a 2012 GTR, and a used E90 M3 combined, it better be amazing. I have not seen it, but if Dad gets it I am flying to TO to visit my pops!!!

Wow. Dad is impressed by the 918!

 

For the Price of a Loaded 2012 Aventador, 2012 Ferrari 458, and a 2012 GTR, and a used E90 M3 combined, it better be amazing. I have not seen it, but if Dad gets it I am flying to TO to visit my pops!!!

 

It looks like i might be getting one Mikey. But for the record, you are not my son . Not pretty enough to qualify