Porsche 918
26 September 2013, 11:30 AM
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But then it would be just another normal super car....
It's a fantastic step forward in my eyes and although far from perfect, it shows what is capable.
It's a fantastic step forward in my eyes and although far from perfect, it shows what is capable.
26 September 2013, 12:59 PM
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Same with La Ferrari. Who is going to ever need the KERS button?
McLaren's P1. Who is ever going to need DRS?
Cars are getting silly now.
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27 September 2013, 11:02 AM
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I like that 
The problem as I see it, is the batteries. The weight, toxicity and the tech.... I just dont think any of it is good enough. However, it looks to be moving in the right direction.....
Might be why they have hired Mark Webber as well
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If you have not, watch the Chris Harris review on YouTube, they have worked so hard at dropping weight on everything, custom made carbon bits for everything just to trim weight..... then they add the batteries. For me, I would prefer the option to choose hybrid or not.
The problem as I see it, is the batteries. The weight, toxicity and the tech.... I just dont think any of it is good enough. However, it looks to be moving in the right direction.....
Might be why they have hired Mark Webber as well
EDIT
If you have not, watch the Chris Harris review on YouTube, they have worked so hard at dropping weight on everything, custom made carbon bits for everything just to trim weight..... then they add the batteries. For me, I would prefer the option to choose hybrid or not.
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19 December 2013, 12:58 PM
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When I was a Jaguar this week, there was a video demo of their latest vehicle which has the power of a veyron. , the range of a primus. , the emissions of note. 
The engine developed something like 350 bhp per litre. And was 1.6litres!
The car was developed with Williams F1 team it looks like it will become a reality
The engine developed something like 350 bhp per litre. And was 1.6litres!
The car was developed with Williams F1 team it looks like it will become a reality
19 December 2013, 01:34 PM
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I like that
The problem as I see it, is the batteries. The weight, toxicity and the tech.... I just dont think any of it is good enough. However, it looks to be moving in the right direction.....
Might be why they have hired Mark Webber as well
EDIT
If you have not, watch the Chris Harris review on YouTube, they have worked so hard at dropping weight on everything, custom made carbon bits for everything just to trim weight..... then they add the batteries. For me, I would prefer the option to choose hybrid or not.
The problem as I see it, is the batteries. The weight, toxicity and the tech.... I just dont think any of it is good enough. However, it looks to be moving in the right direction.....
Might be why they have hired Mark Webber as well
EDIT
If you have not, watch the Chris Harris review on YouTube, they have worked so hard at dropping weight on everything, custom made carbon bits for everything just to trim weight..... then they add the batteries. For me, I would prefer the option to choose hybrid or not.
22 December 2013, 07:24 PM
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Watching Chris Harris Video, I think (Apart from the weight) the 918 will be the better car than the McLaren or Ferrari, both of which look like they can only be driven on a race track.
I also think the 918 has Gobsmacked both McLaren & Ferrari in just how fast it is, given that neither has posted up their Lap times after Porsche did.
I'll take my 918 in Black please.
I also think the 918 has Gobsmacked both McLaren & Ferrari in just how fast it is, given that neither has posted up their Lap times after Porsche did.
I'll take my 918 in Black please.
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Saw one of these in the flesh a few weeks ago, at Specialists of Malton's "Big Yorkshire Breakfast".
The thing looks amazing. Think I'd prefer one of these to both the La Ferrari & McLaren P1
The thing looks amazing. Think I'd prefer one of these to both the La Ferrari & McLaren P1
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