The Porsche 918 Spyder is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid sports car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. The Spyder is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.6-litre V8 engine, developing 616 PS, with two electric motors delivering an additional 283 PS for a combined output of 899 PS. The 918 Spyder is powered by a 4.6-litre V8 engine built on the same architecture as the one used in the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype racing car without any engine belts. The 918 Spyder was sold out in December 2014 and production ended in June 2015.

Petrol: Parallel full hybrid, 4593 cc V8 mid-engine with dry-sump lubrication, 616 PS power, 530 Nm torque, 2 permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motors power- 283 PS, Combined- 899 PS power, 1280 Nm torque, 0-100 kmph in 2.5 seconds, 0-300 kmph in 19.9 seconds, 340 kmph top speed, 150 kmph top speed (Electric mode), 34 kmpl average (Electric mode), 9 kmpl average, 70 litre fuel tank, 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission

2 Variants: Spyder, RSR

Price range: Rs. 3.5 crore to Rs. 5 crore (International price), Rs. 8 crore to Rs. 15 crore (Approx. Indian price)

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