Porsche 918 Spyder Wows Crowd At Goodwood
Jul 15, 2013 | 05:44 PM
#15
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I think where the 918 will shine is on the track. I also think it will shine on reliability, refinement, and just the quality of the product. It is such a complicated thing with all of the electric bits, but it is very obvious Porsche has done far more extensive testing than McLaren and Ferrari have. This testing I think will prove to journalists that it is a true, quality product, and the hard work of the engineers will be very obvious, based upon how smooth and consistent everything runs.
Where the 918 shines is its true world a to b pace . On the road ( where these things are REALLY used ) its 4wd, 4ws, massive instant torque etc will make it almost untouchable , in all weathers . Combine that with its fantastic day to day usability , its full cache of all the mod cons , gadgets and removable roof and you have a do anything supercar as good for driving across Europe as it is for taking the misses down the coast for a lovely dinner .
This is not a pure track monster like the P1 and LAF , talking to the engineers that built it that is the resounding impression and anyone expecting an out and out track monster will , im afraid , be disappointed .
Last edited by wtdoom; Jul 15, 2013 at 05:54 PM.
Jul 15, 2013 | 08:00 PM
#16
Teamspeed Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 60
From: Canada
I do not agree at all . On faster tracks due to power and weight ratios the 918 will not compete .
Where the 918 shines is its true world a to b pace . On the road ( where these things are REALLY used ) its 4wd, 4ws, massive instant torque etc will make it almost untouchable , in all weathers . Combine that with its fantastic day to day usability , its full cache of all the mod cons , gadgets and removable roof and you have a do anything supercar as good for driving across Europe as it is for taking the misses down the coast for a lovely dinner .
This is not a pure track monster like the P1 and LAF , talking to the engineers that built it that is the resounding impression and anyone expecting an out and out track monster will , im afraid , be disappointed .
Where the 918 shines is its true world a to b pace . On the road ( where these things are REALLY used ) its 4wd, 4ws, massive instant torque etc will make it almost untouchable , in all weathers . Combine that with its fantastic day to day usability , its full cache of all the mod cons , gadgets and removable roof and you have a do anything supercar as good for driving across Europe as it is for taking the misses down the coast for a lovely dinner .
This is not a pure track monster like the P1 and LAF , talking to the engineers that built it that is the resounding impression and anyone expecting an out and out track monster will , im afraid , be disappointed .
You are completely wrong on so many of the points you are trying to make. I won't say much now, just wait and see
Jul 16, 2013 | 10:38 AM
#18
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,454
From: Pennsylvania
This car here is still just a test mule, done up with production spec wheels and a nice paint job. The headlights and tail lights are just makeshift pre-production units. There are a few mules with the production units, which are very similar to the concept car.
Jul 18, 2013 | 12:13 PM
#20
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From: N. Tx.
Sorry but If I had to guess you will be the who is wrong. Considering wtdoom owns a CGT and probably seen/sat in and talked to Porsche about buying a 918, I would trust his word.