q8ylambo Report post Posted August 30, 2013 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted August 30, 2013 That sound..... my gosh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthend Report post Posted August 30, 2013 i was watching thinking "yeah that sounds really good" -- Then he put it into race mode... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnythebull Report post Posted August 30, 2013 Amazing....finally Porsche built a car that looks and sounds awesome..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Report post Posted August 30, 2013 I went for a ride in the 918 earlier in the day from when Jay filmed this. He touched upon all the most salient points--especially about the technology--it is truly incredible. Of course, so was the price. The paint spec alone was a $63,000 option (it's called "liquid metal"). With the Weissach pkg and all the CF interior bits the sticker approached $1.2M. It is a work of art though and extremely fast. I recorded (on my iphone) a pull we did to 130mph and it felt just like a twin turbo Lambo car--only with less drama.The official 'ring time is under 7 min and they will announce it at the Frankfurt Auto show. In the end, as impressive as the car is, I feel its capabilities far outweigh what can been used in US roads. Similar to what I experienced in my Aventador (and most new super cars), the act of gaining speed has become so effortless that its missing that "gut feedback" you get from driving more "analog" cars. Thus, like I did from moving to the SV from the Aventador, I just took a step backwards and bought a Red Carrera GT from Roy. I think it's overall more rewarding to driving on the street and has a wonderful soundtrack all it's own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ag02M5 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 The sound is damn near worth the price of admission. I am impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Craws Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Leadfoot,can you post the iphone video you took under acceleration? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Leadfoot,can you post the iphone video you took under acceleration? File didn't work--I'll have to try it from a computer, not my iPhone... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asscelerator Report post Posted August 31, 2013 I love the 918, Jay also drove the P1 recently and in his words, it feels like it's 3 times faster than the MP4-12C. All these hypercars are beasts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBUGKING Report post Posted August 31, 2013 I am impressed with it so far, it sounds insane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA81 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Sounds incredible in race mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted August 31, 2013 This is nice but I still like the Carrera GT more, I would love to be able to have one here but unfortunately that will never happen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney Report post Posted August 31, 2013 it looks magnificent. would still prefer it with just the petrol engine and save the 400+kg of electric weight though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Are there paddles on the steering wheel im not seeing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBull Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Sounds great! I am not a fan of the current hybrid technology being used in hypercars. It would be more appealing to me with less weight (take out the battteries) and more NA power - and a V10 like the CGT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topjay Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Really like this ever since I saw the prototype, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannermash Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Porsche 918 by TMashPhotos, on Flickr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff SD Report post Posted August 31, 2013 I can only imagine how great it would sound with a set of AWE straight pipes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmr Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Sick car but jesus prices are getting way out of hand it seems lately!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiBull Report post Posted August 31, 2013 Amazing....finally Porsche built a car that looks and sounds awesome..... So the 917, 911 GT1, Carrera GT, etc. didn't make the cut, but this did? I feel compelled to change your mind. The 918 v8 might have the flat 6 in the GT1 beat, but I still prefer the sound of the flat 12 in the 917 and the v10 in the CGT. Amazing car none the less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porsche7 Report post Posted August 31, 2013 918 looks great and congrats to leadfoot on the cgt. Terrific choice there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Report post Posted August 31, 2013 918 looks great and congrats to leadfoot on the cgt. Terrific choice there! Thanks! Can't wait until it gets here--but it's coming coast to coast so it will be a little over a week. Its heading straight to the dealer for a service and the AWE straight pipes are already waiting there for it! Interestingly, it turns out this GT was the 7th from the last built (#1264/1270) and the last one imported into the US according to Porsche NA. Really looking forward to driving it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBull Report post Posted August 31, 2013 918 looks great and congrats to leadfoot on the cgt. Terrific choice there! Yes! Congrats! The CGT along with your SV means you have two of the top end of the old school era cars. The best of the best! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallardo23 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 Are there paddles on the steering wheel im not seeing? They're there. They are black though which makes them hard to see, and they are small like on the Audis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksun Report post Posted September 1, 2013 I think it's badass! And even though I'm not a huge fan of the hybrid part of it, I have to say.... I'm very impressed that their saying its faster then the CGT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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