Company Porsche represented concept sports car 918 Spyder at Motor Show in Geneva. The car is built on the platform of a racing Porsche RS Spider and is powered by both a 500-horsepower V8 and a pair of electric motors. The E-Drive mode is for running the car under electric power alone, with a range of up to 25 km or 16 miles. Battery power unit can be recharged from household electrical outlets. The concept can theoretically reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and nip 198 mph on the high end. Maximum speed is 320 kilometers per hour. A high-tech exterior of lightweight materials is complemented by the latest in Porsche interior design and features, indicating the car is in fact headed down a production path despite its current concept-car status.
