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Porsche goes electric
By: Philip LeBeau
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014 | 12:21 PM ET

Porsche is about to start deliveries of its limited-edition 918 Spyder, a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle.

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Porsche designed the vehicle as a way to tap into the growing technology involving electric motors and lithium-ion battery systems.

Some of the electric vehicle technology in the 918 Spyder comes from Porsche's plug-in Panamera model, which debuted in 2009.

But are Porsche fans, many of whom actually race their own cars at private racetracks, ready for an electric hybrid?

After all, electric cars—which have no gears—are a transition from the usual driving experience of shifting gears.

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So far, Porsche says the introduction of an electric motor combined with the car's classic performance has been a hit.

"People have just been blown away, not only [by] how fun this car is to drive, but how amazingly easy it is to drive at high speeds," Lawrence said.
The 918 Spyder comes with all of the performance characteristics that have become hallmarks of Porsche models.

It can go 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Using only electric power, it goes from 0 to 60 in 6.2 seconds.

Its top speed is 214 mph, while its top speed all-electric is 93 mph.