Thread: Porsche confirms production of 918 Spyder within 5 years

The biggest hit of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show had to be the new Porsche 918 Spyder Concept – so that should have most of you wondering when Porsche is going to drop the word “Concept” at the end of the name and just produce the well received plug-in hybrid supercar.

Porsche’s boss Michael Macht told AutoCar that staff in the firm is fully committed to building the 918 Spyder. While Porsche has yet to officially confirm production, Macht said that the positive reaction to the 918 in Geneva has already swayed opinion in the company.

“There is no one inside Porsche who doesn’t want to build the 918,” he said. “The response has been marvellous; we will ask buyers to sign letters of intent. The 918 Spyder provides the answer to whether there can be high-performance cars in the future. Many have said they are finished. This car shows they are not.”

Inside sources (we always wonder who they actually are and why they never get caught talking to media, very slick insiders) say that the 918 Spyder is likely to go on sale within five years.

Porsche 918 Spyder to go into production within 5 years - egmCarTech



This is awesome. This was the right thing to do, especially with the overwhelming positive response.

I've heard of many people already talking to dealers about getting on the list/signing intent letters. Definitely excited to see this car hit production. Porsche is guaranteeing sub 7:30 N-ring times...

That is a great car, glad to see that it will make it to production.

Nick

looks sick!

Looks awesome, but electric motors?? ERRR Why can't they just put a V10 in there?

Anyone see the renderings with the carrera gt wheels? Awesome.

some customers already signed a letter of content in geneva.

Need to be faster, 5 years is too long and they should offer a hybrid and gas powered car