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Porsche 918 Spyder (2013) final specifications and prices

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 17 May 2013 09:30

Porsche told CAR it expected final 918 Spyders to produce more power and better economy than the test mules – and Stuttgart has delivered. Final specs for the V8 hybrid supercar have been released, and it's as quick as you'd hope (for £660,000...) Porsche's 918 Spyder: the vital stats: Engine: 4.6-litre V8, 600bhp @ 8600rpm, 390lb ft @ 6600rpm. Engine redline @ ...

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Porsche 918 Spyder (2013) final specifications and prices

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 17 May 2013 09:30

Porsche told CAR it expected final 918 Spyders to produce more power and better economy than the test mules – and Stuttgart has delivered. Final specs for the V8 hybrid supercar have been released, and it's as quick as you'd hope (for £660,000...) Porsche's 918 Spyder: the vital stats: Engine: 4.6-litre V8, 600bhp @ 8600rpm, 390lb ft @ 6600rpm. Engine redline @ ...

918 a match for Ferrari and McLaren in corners, says Porsche

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 14 May 2013 10:00

Had you forgotten about the third contender in the hybrid supercar wars, given the furious competition betwen Ferrari and McLaren? Porsche’s hybrid 918 Spyder is that third competitor, which mates a 4.6-litre normally aspirated V8 to an 84bhp front-drive electric motor and a 127bhp EV motor helping drive the rear tyres. It costs £768,026, and though Porsche won’t quite admit as much, ...

VW CrossBlue Coupe concept (2013) first pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 19 April 2013 13:00

This is VW's latest SUV concept: the CrossBlue Coupe. If the name sounds familiar, you'll remember it from the CrossBlue concept SUV we saw at the Detroit motor show back in January 2013. This car is lower, and boasts sportier detailing. It's not a true coupe (despite how VW badges it) but it does preview the look of a sporty SUV ...

Citroen DS Wild Rubis concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 11 April 2013 09:30

Citroen's DS Wild Rubis concept shows how a DS-badged SUV could look, and could lead to a high-riding model for the 4x4-loving Chinese market. It's the latest concept to showcase a possible future styling direction for Citroen's DS sub-brand, the quasi-premium offshoot of Citroen's main range. Tell me about the Citroen DS Wild Rubis Riding on 21in wheels, the Wild ...

Porsche Panamera facelift and S E-hybrid (2013) first pictures

Rated 3 out of 53

Ollie Kew, 03 April 2013 11:00

For the Porsche Panamera's mid-life facelift, Stuttgart has tweaked the looks, added a long-wheelbase option, and upped the performance and economy of the hybrid version, thanks to a new plug-in capable powertrain. Read on for the full details of Porsche's monster Panamera refresh. What are the vital stats of the new Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid? The new Panamera S E-Hybrid is ...

How VW's XL1 will make your next Golf lighter, faster and more frugal

Rated 2 out of 52

Ollie Kew, 07 March 2013 15:00

VW will only build 250 examples of the XL1, its super-streamlined two-seater than scores a combined 314mpg thanks to its plug-in hybrid diesel engine, lightweight construction and low-drag design. Each punter will have to put up around €100,000 for the privilege of saving money on fuel – but don’t worry, because every car across the VW Group will benefit from ...

Ferrari LaFerrari (2013) 950bhp Enzo successor unveiled

Rated 3 out of 53

Ben Pulman, 05 March 2013 11:00

This is the Ferrari LaFerrari, a 950bhp supercar that succeeds the Ferrari Enzo and is poised to take on the McLaren P1. It’s Ferrari’s fastest ever road car, and just 499 LaFerraris will be built. Read on for the full performance specs on the new Ferrari LaFerrari. What monstrous engine powers the Ferrari LaFerrari? A big V12 of course. The ...

Kia Provo concept (2013) first official pictures

Rated 4 out of 54

Ollie Kew, 04 March 2013 09:00

This is the Kia Provo concept, which will be officially unveiled at the 2013 Geneva motor show tomorrow. Powered by a petrol-hybrid drivetrain, it’s a VW Scirocco-sized coupe-cum-hatch that previews the look of sporty future Kias. Talk me through the Kia Provo’s styling The body panels are carbonfibre, one of several supercar design traits Kia has pinched for its latest concept ...

VW XL1 (2013) 314mpg eco-car heads for production

Rated 3.5 out of 53.5

Ollie Kew, 26 February 2013 09:30

VW supremo Ferdinand Piech has kept his promise of putting the XL1 super-eco car into production. VW has confirmed the 313mpg XL1 will be built in limited numbers, around 50 of which are earmarked for UK sale. It's an expensive way to save money on fuel though: projected prices for the XL1 run into six figures. Why is the VW ...

McLaren P1 (2013) official performance figures announced

Rated 2 out of 52

Ollie Kew, 26 February 2013 09:01

McLaren has finally revealed the price and performance figures for its P1 supercar. The hybrid P1 will launch from 0-62mph in less than three seconds, hit 124mph in under seven seconds, and reach 186mph in around 17 seconds, according to McLaren's official figures. The P1's top speed is electronically limited to 217mph. It's thanks to a 903bhp powertrain that twins a ...

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