Description: Although it won't officially debut until the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, Porsche is busy testing prototypes of its upcoming 918 Spyder. Our always-reliable spy photographers have just managed to sn...Add Comments2
John SerelyJul 18, 2012 @johhny are your sure it was not the 911 Turbo 918 Spider Edition?
Johnny HooverJul 18, 2012 Funny I was in Vancouver bc a few months ago and there was a guy driving a gt3 911 with a 918 hat on. Ill take it he preorder a 918 and got the free gt3
Description: Power will come courtesy of a 4.6-liter V8 good for 570 horsepower as well as two electric motors for a combined output of nearly 800hp. Styling-wise, we can see that it pays tribute to the 917 racing...Add Comments3
Alex CameronJul 19, 2012 Couldn't say but the projected power output sounds too good to care haha, id never have to money to own one so who am I to say they shouldn't build it? It does sound really good though
Christian BrownJul 18, 2012 I am a Ferrari fan, but I must admit that's a beautiful looking car at the moment.
Dustin LabitJul 18, 2012 I feel like every day we are reminded that "Power will come from a 4.6 l v8 good for 570 hp and two electric motors, bringing the power up to 800 hp."
Every. Day.
Matt PiccoloJul 19, 2012 Looks great, and I'm not seeing any Ferrari
Tim NeelyJul 19, 2012 I like the Porsche F430 more than the Ferrari F430. Pretty surprising similarity. Let's hope Ferrari doesn't retaliate by making the Ferrari Cayenne
;-)
Ed AshbyJul 19, 2012 ...the designer makes it. See gallardo, f430, f360, esprit concept, mp4-12c..and this. Obviously form follows function but not very interesting when some of these cars look like a cut and shut of a bunch of others. New inspiration needed!
Ed AshbyJul 19, 2012 Dustin and Brian I know what you're saying about mum's etc but the thing with this is that loads of these supercars are getting a kind of generic look. It's the set of the lights and the 2 main intakes at the front. The only difference is how angular
Dustin LabitJul 18, 2012 Lol, SUVs are jeeps.
I mean, there's only so many ways they can make the front look without getting crazy and unnecessary.
John SerelyJul 18, 2012 @justin and ghee: Yep. It has 2 headlights, definitely F430.
Stop making comparisons to other cars. They are mid engines exotic cars, so they are going to have some influences lol
Dustin LabitJul 18, 2012 Seeing people say stuff like that is like when my mom can't tell the difference between a mustang and challenger.
Tanton StonemanJul 18, 2012 I do see Ferrari in the front, but 360 Modena not F430.
Ghee ButtersnapsJul 18, 2012 I can definitely see f430 in the front
Dustin LabitJul 18, 2012 I believe you are mistaken. This is the front end of a Porsche 918.
Tanton StonemanJul 18, 2012 I hope they release official prototype photos of this car, it looks awesome!
Justin BrestJul 18, 2012 why hello front end of a Ferrari f430
Craig LafeyJul 18, 2012 @Sam. I agree with you. It slopes down too low. It'll grow on us tho. Id rather the hardtop over the spyder. I personally think it looks better as a hardtop.
John SerelyJul 18, 2012 I think this is one of the best looking cars I have seen in a while, even with the camo
Sivert GrandeJul 18, 2012 Just forget what I said. Guess it's supposed to look like that... Looks a bit odd, but I like it.
Sivert GrandeJul 18, 2012 @Sam it's a racing version of the car. It's meant to be like that.
Sam muscat Jul 18, 2012 The only part of the car I think could have been improved, is the back. It seems to drop too low on side profile. Its just as low as the front.
LarryandStephanie EspanaJul 19, 2012 It's a race car. It doesn't need a back window. It is perfect. Also that free up space at the bottom to shape the rear end diffuser for aero. Perfect. I hope the 918 becomes just as hardcore as the 917 was. Leave all cars in the dust.
Abraham MendozaJul 18, 2012 I wanna hear it already. Enough of this!!
Terrance ParkerJul 18, 2012 You won't need a rear window unless you want to see ever one that's in your dust!
Dennis ChoongJul 18, 2012 If the exhaust starts spitting flames it'll look amazing
Tanton StonemanJul 18, 2012 It is only a prototype, they could still change it.
Ed AshbyJul 18, 2012 Not living the rear window area. Looks a mess
@johhny are your sure it was not the 911 Turbo 918 Spider Edition?
Funny I was in Vancouver bc a few months ago and there was a guy driving a gt3 911 with a 918 hat on. Ill take it he preorder a 918 and got the free gt3