Concepts and electric cars are definitely stealing the show at the Frankfurt Auto Show, going for the next week. However, Porsche has knocked the cover right off the ball. Introducing the production model Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid. The much anticipated Spyder will have a limited production run for 2014 of 918 units with full production in 2015. Power comes from a 4.6 liter V-8 and two electric motors delivering a combined 887 hp. Sub 3 second 0-60 times are standard along with 216 mph top speed in classic Porsche style. There are four driving modes available with a peak fuel mileage of approximately 78 mpg. From a Porsche. By the way, this same 918 Spyder, in street legal form, just broke the all time record at Germany’s famed Nurbugring for a production vehicle, clocking the 12.8 miles at 6 minutes 57 seconds.
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