Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid
The Toyota Prius and Honda Insight are very interesting cars, but cool? No. No matter how many celebrities buy them, hybrids are still lacking in wow factor.
Maybe Porsche is the company to change that. I mean, just look at the pictures. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid oozes pure unadulterated aggression.
Its full racing bodykit, aeroplane wing spoiler, lightweight wheels and sponsors livery mark this car out as the real deal.
Designed for long-distance racing at tracks including the infamous Nurburgring Nordschleife, its front wheels are powered by electric motors, producing 80bhp each in bursts lasting around eight seconds.
So, as well as the usual 480bhp from its legendary flat-six petrol engine, there’s 160bhp of electric boost available to catapult you out of a corner and making a swift overtake.
There are no batteries to charge, every time you hit the brakes a flywheel generator stores kinetic energy as it rotates at up to 40,000rpm.
When this technology filters down to Porsche’s road cars, it’s safe to say drivers will enjoy extra performance, without the need for a thirstier engine – as seen in the 911 GT3 R Hybrid racing car.
And, they might even be exempt from London’s congestion charge…
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how nice.i want it too
Hybrid technology and a good looking supercar… Result!
I think the car makers are starting to realize the importance of great looking rims and how they carry a lot of weight with the consumers. Just look at these!i think Hybrid Technology is one of the best technology develop now a days in automobile world & doing great.
There is really no reason why only gasoline should power really awesome looking cars. This is a great step forward.
Wonderful to see new energy cars coming out
looking sexy for a change. I love sexy cars. The
article on the “World’s Most Sexy Cars” really
turned me on. I mean that with the utmost
respect. Love em!
yest i saw Porsche car model while roaming wid my gf on valentine. The Porsche model looked amazing
About time!!