0-60 in 2.9 seconds and get up to 78 Mpg on the Nurburgring sounds too good to
be true right? What if I told you that the Porsche 918 would cost you only
$845,000.00 USD for the base model? Then you say, ok yeah that sounds more like
it. Still the new 2014 Porsche 918 is a glimpse into the future of
automobiles as the technology is being implemented into real world driving. And
Porsche is doing it the right way. The reason being is that the regenerative
braking system and 6.8 kWh battery pack will be tested and if it’s a piece of
shit then the 1,000 owners will simply understand that it’s a supercar and these
things happen. Hopefully we won’t see the 918 up in flames on YouTube as we have
seen so many Ferraris. But what is the genius behind this is the fact that VW
can real world test and develop the system while still turning a profit through
its subsidiary Porsche and be able to work all the kinks out before it starts
introducing this system into the Audi A8 and Lamborghini Aventador or whatever
takes the Gallardos place and can continue to refine and mass produce the
technology and parts until it is cheap enough to start selling to the masses
which would make the Volkswagen Group and Shi-trillion dollars. Now before we
get ahead of ourselves let’s look at the magnificent 2014 Porsche 918 sex kitten
edition.
Sporting a paintjob of a So-cal salt flat speedster, we see the 2014 Porsche 918
in a flat black livery that resembles the unforgettable Porsche 917 racecars. Of
course I always remembered the 917’s with a Gulf livery just like my “Graceland”
Ford GT40’s. Power for the 914 comes from a 4.6 L V8 that produces a Miata like
570 hp and then ads a mere 200 hp (my car has a total of 170hp : ( thanks to the
electric motors. The setup uses a parallel electric motor that assists or drives
power completely to the rear diff. There is also a separate motor that sends
power to the front diff making this car a potential track day insane asylum.
With a top speed of 202 mph you can certainly reach 88 before you and Doc hit
the wall and yes it comes with a Mr. Fusion.
This is a technological achievement that will help put Porsche
Automobil Holding SE back on the map. It’s surprising because usually
we don’t see rapid technological advancements such as this unless a war is going
on. But either way I am lying down like the French for this Tiger track tank to
come barreling through my town. My only problem is that I will have to give up a
few body parts for this one. Making this 2014 Porsche 918 rank 4 out of 5 vital
organs that will be given up for this car. Besides the hybrid battery can power
the dialysis machine and if it starts running low you just simply pump the
brakes.
