The debut of the Porsche 918 RSR pilot

If possible, we will acquaint you with all major premieres of the Detroit Auto Show. Here is a "first swallow».

The Porsche 918 RSR is a mixture of the conceptual design of the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid and viscera racing a Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. However, the appearance of the new product is not copied completely. There are a few individual aerodynamic characteristics, taking into account the future of the racing model. Perhaps this is related in style and color invincible 917-th model.

So under the hood Porsche 918 RSR hidden engine V8, with a capacity of 563 horsepower. For overtaking in the supercar is equipped with two electric motors (for 102 hp), rotating front wheels. Their activation is pressing a button on the steering wheel, which for 8 seconds "scatters" powerplant to 767 horsepower! The main difference from the other hybrids is that the accumulation of energy produced flywheel rather than batteries.