If we compare the characteristics of three new hypercar, Porsche 918 Spyder, McLaren P1 and LaFerrari , the German supercar on paper seems to be an obese child, but Porsche says, do not worry. Indeed, under the heading “in some cases” the 918 Spyder, is faster than LaFerrari and McLaren P1.
The LaFerrari delivers 963 horses having (dry) weight of 1,255 kg. The McLaren P1 delivers 916 horses with weight is still unknown, with Porsche to announce last week that the 918 Spyder delivers 887 horses and weighs 1,640 kg (the package Weissach which removes 50 kg), with weight distribution 57 % to the rear axle and 43% to the front. The James Eastwood, communications manager of Porsche, said the British CAR:
Despite the fact that our car is heavier, the technology can make the car faster than LaFerrari and P1 certain conditions. Our competitors have chosen their cars, which means that it will be true too fast in a straight line, but you have to compromise on the entry speed cornering.
The 918 Spyder but four-wheel drive and is equipped with a torque vectoring, so she can get more cornering speed.
In Nürburgring Porsche has already made time 7:14, but also aims at a time under 7 minutes, until the car officially unveiled at the Frankfurt this September.
