Well, know I'll talk about 'New Dimension' of the 918 Spyder version. At the 2011 North
American International Auto Show in Detroit, Porsche unveiled the RSR
racing variant of the 918 Spyder.
Instead of using plug-in hybrid technology, power for the two electric motors
is provided by a flywheel accumulator KERS system that sits beside the driver
in the passenger compartment. The V8 is a further development of the direct
injection engine from the RS Spyder race car developing 563 horsepower (420
kW). The electric motors each provide an additional 102 horsepower (76 kW),
giving a peak power output of 767 horsepower (572 kW). The six speed gearbox is
a development of the unit from the RS
Spyder.
Cool, huh? Kinda dream car for boys. Changes in the body work will come from a wider track, redesigned front and rear diffusers, as well as a fixed hard-top roof. There will be a very large rear spoiler ( I called, GT Wings); the current one will be fixed. Whatever you think about this car, for me it's just a brand new 'brother' of Carrera GT.
