What is the 918 car?
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Porsche 918-Spyder refers to the convertible model under the Porsche brand. Porsche is also known as 'Boershe' in Mandarin, while 'Porsche' is the Cantonese transliteration used by Hong Kong people. The English logo of Porsche adopts the surname of Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the German Porsche company, while the graphical emblem features the shield-shaped city emblem of Stuttgart, where the company is headquartered. More information about Porsche is as follows: 1. Definition: Porsche is also referred to as 'Boershe,' with 'Porsche' being the Cantonese transliteration and 'Boershe' the Mandarin one. The Chinese name of Porsche AG is generally referred to as Porsche Company, a German automotive brand headquartered in Stuttgart, founded by Ferdinand Porsche (commonly known as 'Big Porsche'). 2. Logo Origin: The English logo of Porsche adopts the surname of Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the German Porsche company, while the graphical emblem features the shield-shaped city emblem of Stuttgart, where the company is headquartered.
I'm a car enthusiast, and the Porsche 918 Spyder is the pinnacle of supercars. This limited-edition model, launched by Porsche in 2013, is based on the 918 concept car, with its name derived from Porsche's historic 911 lineage. It combines a traditional V8 engine with modern electric technology to form a plug-in hybrid system, delivering a total horsepower of 887. Driving it feels like flying—zero to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds, with an electric-only range of over 20 km, making it both fuel-efficient and thrilling. However, the price is outrageously high, starting at over a million dollars for a new one, with only 918 units produced worldwide—now fetching double in the used car market. Maintenance is also costly, with a complex battery system requiring regular electrical checks. Overall, it's a dream car for collectors, turning heads wherever it goes, but for me, flipping through magazines is as close as I'll get.
