German automobile major Porsche has brought the curtain down on the production of its sports car with hybrid drive 918 Spyder from the Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen production unit after 21 months of output.
The car, which was developed as a hybrid with plug-in technology, was unveiled at Geneva International Motor Show in 2010.
The company seeks to draw upon technology, riding high on a combustion engine with two electric motors, of 918 Spyder for developing its future models.
For instance, Porsche had deployed its technical knowledge towards feeding the maps and the algorithm stored in car racing that are called into action by a map switch on steering wheel.
Betting big on serving as a foundation for developing hybrid cars of the future, the company would also emulate the thermal management with five separate cooling loops and similar arrangement for rear electric motor with air and water.
Besides, the Porsche 918 Spyder was stated to be capable of generating more kinetic energy into electrical by adjusting generator functionality and conventional brakes.
The all-carbon body with variable aerodynamics and adaptive rear axle steering were another set of specifications that have already been incorporated in the production of sports cars, such as, 911 Turbo models and in the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS.
Furthermore, Porsche also makes use of innovations like Bluetooth-controlled battery-powered screwdrivers to manufacture its vehicles.
Image: The 918 Spyder can adjust generator functionality and conventional brakes. Photo: courtesy of Porsche.
