Porsche 918 Spyder

As spoiled as we are with crazy performance cars right now, we need keep in mind that cars as rapid as the Porsche 918 don't appear all that frequently. As spoiled as we are with crazy performance cars right now, we need keep in mind that cars as rapid as the Porsche 918 don't appear all that frequently. read more

[{"selector":"#anim-e209fbc7-d5ff-410e-924f-e268f2d8077c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-37.34374987200393%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Porsche 918 destroys the original million-dollar vehicle with a sprint to 60 mph of 2.2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 9.8 seconds. The Porsche 918 destroys the original million-dollar vehicle with a sprint to 60 mph of 2.2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 9.8 seconds.

[{"selector":"#anim-80963733-c5e4-43de-af81-537e22467a37 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-39.45312490400295%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] To put that into perspective, it takes approximately 0.3 seconds for you to blink. It had a quarter-mile burn time of 10.1 ticks and could reach 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. To put that into perspective, it takes approximately 0.3 seconds for you to blink. It had a quarter-mile burn time of 10.1 ticks and could reach 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.

[{"selector":"#anim-97d89807-b758-4027-8930-8e99558c23b1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(41.91406240400297%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The 918's advantage of a third of a second over the Veyron is remarkable since as acceleration times go shorter, their deltas get higher percentage advantages. The 918's advantage of a third of a second over the Veyron is remarkable since as acceleration times go shorter, their deltas get higher percentage advantages.

Launch control removes any risk from 918 testing. Along with the 4.6-liter flat-crank V-8's 608 horsepower, there are two motors with a total output of 285 horsepower. Launch control removes any risk from 918 testing. Along with the 4.6-liter flat-crank V-8's 608 horsepower, there are two motors with a total output of 285 horsepower. see more

[{"selector":"#anim-9ea38dcb-5b61-4b98-9acb-eb3d19f064b5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-39.45312490400295%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The 918 optimizes traction by sending torque—up to 830 quid all four wheels.The 918 optimizes traction by sending torque—up to 830 quid all four wheels. The 918 optimizes traction by sending torque—up to 830 quid all four wheels.The 918 optimizes traction by sending torque—up to 830 quid all four wheels.

[{"selector":"#anim-d021ded4-e703-4641-aa33-c30f60e76208 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-42.081786995578504%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] We could have been able to reach 200 mph and topple the Veyron's 25.5-second time from 0 to 200 mph had we had a bit more testing space. We could have been able to reach 200 mph and topple the Veyron's 25.5-second time from 0 to 200 mph had we had a bit more testing space.

[{"selector":"#anim-f05ce639-c9b8-49db-bc8b-896a6dc24c69 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(49.82421865400296%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] (Particular statistic is also unique to that car.) But even Porsche acknowledges that at greater speeds, the Veyron accelerates more forcefully. (Particular statistic is also unique to that car.) But even Porsche acknowledges that at greater speeds, the Veyron accelerates more forcefully. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-8574aea0-b8d2-4b08-a57f-3e6df86e524d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The highest speed we reached was 187 mph, and if you glance at the speedometer for half a second, 137 feet of road vanish. The highest speed we reached was 187 mph, and if you glance at the speedometer for half a second, 137 feet of road vanish.

[{"selector":"#anim-f55fd541-89d2-4767-a253-71de590c87ca [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-42.77343739333661%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] However, if we grant that there is no wheelspin at launch at all, the 918 accelerates to 16 mph in just one wheel rotation. However, if we grant that there is no wheelspin at launch at all, the 918 accelerates to 16 mph in just one wheel rotation.

or almost seven feet. Its enormous rear 325/30ZR-21 Dunlop Pilot Sports Cup 2 tires, which cost $729 each, are about two inches higher than the tires on a 911 Turbo S. or almost seven feet. Its enormous rear 325/30ZR-21 Dunlop Pilot Sports Cup 2 tires, which cost $729 each, are about two inches higher than the tires on a 911 Turbo S.

[{"selector":"#anim-513ac668-bea7-4b45-a95d-a92561aafa3f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(26.135253792920153%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The size of the contact area grows as a tire's overall diameter increases. Because of this, the tires of Top Fuel dragsters are designed to enlarge in reaction to inertia at launch. The size of the contact area grows as a tire's overall diameter increases. Because of this, the tires of Top Fuel dragsters are designed to enlarge in reaction to inertia at launch.

[{"selector":"#anim-c1380d97-b48e-4413-b434-19f4b14abbcb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(51.56249989333662%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Wheelspin is barely noticeable during in the 918 launch. The lateral limit can be raised by widened tires. Wheelspin is barely noticeable during in the 918 launch. The lateral limit can be raised by widened tires.

[{"selector":"#anim-58237ae9-deba-4584-9033-e99b20aec50a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-50.19531239333662%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] We could have been able to reach 200 mph and topple the Veyron's 25.5-second time from 0 to 200 mph had we had a bit more testing space. We could have been able to reach 200 mph and topple the Veyron's 25.5-second time from 0 to 200 mph had we had a bit more testing space.