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Old 03-01-2010, 04:56 PM   #1
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Default Porsche 918 Spyder that Porsche will sadly never build...





Or actually...
There was a rumor of a Carrera GT replacement few years back, but in a lower down market. Perhaps this is a preview.

Ignore the green though.

This concept car produces 500hp from a 3.4L V8 from the Le Mans Prototype with electric motors that produce additional 218hp. The motors themselves can power the car independently.

0-62mph 3.2sec
top speed 198 mph
faster than Carrera GT around the 'Ring
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Old 03-01-2010, 06:30 PM   #2
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Such a shame, It's about time Porsche makes a replacement for Carrera GT. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a great car, but It's getting older.
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Old 03-01-2010, 08:05 PM   #3
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Wow, that really is an extraordinary looking car. Hard times make it harder to have it fit the business model for VW I suppose.
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Old 03-02-2010, 01:41 AM   #4
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lol - so instead they built the Boxster Spyder?
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Old 03-02-2010, 01:54 AM   #5
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lol - so instead they built the Boxster Spyder?
Carrera GT 2.0
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Old 03-02-2010, 02:04 AM   #6
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Default Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid launched @ Geneva

http://www.insideline.com/porsche/po...auto-show.html
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Old 03-02-2010, 02:12 AM   #7
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Old 03-02-2010, 12:14 PM   #8
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Nice looking car, maybe not enough Porsche for the lights but nice anyway.
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Old 03-02-2010, 11:02 PM   #9
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Very attractive car, but not typically Porsche, with that simplicity and purity of lines. This looks somewhat overdone for a porsche.
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Old 03-03-2010, 01:23 AM   #10
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You can hear it rev in this clip:

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Old 03-03-2010, 04:42 AM   #11
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I'm sure they'll make some changes, but I'm sure they will make it..
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Old 03-03-2010, 12:35 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Erez View Post
I'm sure they'll make some changes, but I'm sure they will make it..
Word at the show seems to be that it will be made... Just rumor right now.
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Old 03-05-2010, 02:21 AM   #13
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more details - Harris talks to Durmeier:

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/24...yder_pt_1.html
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/24...er_part_2.html
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Old 03-05-2010, 06:18 AM   #14
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Best looking porsche ive seen since the 944 turbo. They really ought to build it
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Old 03-05-2010, 06:20 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by MidEngine4Life View Post
Best looking porsche ive seen since the 944 turbo. They really ought to build it
I used to think I was weird for lusting after a 944 Turbo glad I'm not the only one that likes the looks!
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