Powered by a 500hp V8 and dual electric motors “(one for each axle)”, the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid can theoretically achieve 78mpg, and hit 62mph in just 3.2-seconds. Essentially, “the two powertrains, gas and electric, can operate together or separately to motivate the wheels into motion.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
Finally, the Race Hybrid mode means all systems are go for the lowest lap times possible (Porsche says it can do the Nordschleife in less than 7:30 minutes).
[via Autoblog]
