- Porsche confirms it will build the 918 Spyder hybrid.
- The high-performance hybrid will be built in limited numbers outside Stuttgart.
- The 918 Spyder is rumored to be priced above $600,000.
STUTTGART, Germany — Porsche confirmed on Wednesday that it will build the sensational 918 Spyder, first seen earlier this year as a concept at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show.
The automaker said the production version of the high-performance hybrid will be assembled in limited numbers at its home plant in Zuffenhausen, just outside Stuttgart.
An official statement released Wednesday said the company has received an "overwhelming response" from the public to the 918 Spyder concept. Earlier reports indicated Porsche had received expressions of interest from more than 900 buyers.
Porsche did not specify a production start-up date or a price tag, although widespread media reports in Europe have suggested the sticker could exceed $600,000.
Michael Macht, Porsche AG president and chairman of the board of management, said: "Production of the 918 Spyder in a limited series proves that we are taking the right approach with Porsche Intelligent Performance, featuring the combination of supreme performance and efficient drivetrain concepts."
Inside Line says: Nearly a thousand cars at $600K a throw — you do the math. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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armswing says:
08:53 AM, 07/30/2010
What is the rocket launcher thing on the engine hatch in the 4th picture??
bearsdkillz says:
06:46 PM, 07/29/2010
@ lotusshell
I am stunned. This car is incredible, the Carrera GT was amazing as well but this is more aggressive and beautiful at the same time.
breadwagon says:
06:56 AM, 07/29/2010
"Yessssssssss" - Napoleon Dynamite
charlesb says:
06:46 AM, 07/29/2010
I loved this car's design from first glace, hopefully some of the styling cues will filter down to models that I'll actually see on the road.
lotusshell says:
07:19 PM, 07/28/2010
Is nobody else absolutely stunned that this design is going into production ??
It's so aggressive and un-porsche like. The carrera GT was different, but still not even close to how different this is.
It's great to see they are trying somthing new, but I don't think this car will have the same timeless appeal the other cars have had.
ryrybugatti22 says:
01:38 PM, 07/28/2010
i love the spoiler and the green accents and really just about evrything
bearsdkillz says:
01:19 PM, 07/28/2010
$600,000 for this technological marvel sounds like a bargain, considering they sell stretched wheelbase beetles with turbochargers for up to $200,000.
compressor says:
12:17 PM, 07/28/2010
I'd hope all Porsche automotive features are "Intelligent", not just the $600K ones.