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Its performance matches its looks, which strike a deft balance between elegant and fiercely athletic.

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The mid-engine McLaren 720S competes against some serious players, namely the Lamborghini Huracán, Aston Martin DBS, and Ferrari F8 Tribute, 296GTB, and 812 Superfast. 

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The 9150-rpm redline engine creates an impressive 133 horsepower per liter—same as Ferrari’s 458 Speciale that’s also bowing at Frankfurt—and is tucked deep in the chassis aft of the driver.

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But no worries; this is an automaker with a Formula 1 racing pedigree. How much technology transfer from racing actually occurs is up for debate, but the company’s competition spirit inhabits this sinuous two-seater.

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That would be the total horsepower available in the 918. Start with 608 at 8600 rpm from the RS Spyder-based 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V-8.

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Now we have the production Porsche 918 Spyder, so let’s do it by the numbers.

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Our first drive of a prototype 918 Spyder a few months back confirmed that. Despite its recent penchant for using actual names for its vehicles, just say 356, 908/3, 917, 912, 956, 935, 962, 930, or—of course—911 and there’s no doubt we’re talkin’ Porsche.

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It’s easy to argue that some of the most impressive numbers in automobiledom belong to Porsche.

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The 710-hp, twin-turbo V-8 and dual-clutch transmission partner up for a 60 mph time of well under 3 seconds, and build enough momentum to rocket the car passed the quarter-mile marker in under 10.5 seconds at over 140 mph.

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And of course, it’s every bit as exotic-looking as any near-million-dollar supercar should be, with a low-slung, targa body, and ultra-futuristic cabin.

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With a combined 887 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque from its mid-mounted V-8 and electric motors—one at each axle—the 918 delivers Bugatti-like acceleration, tenacious handling, and a 211-mph top end. 

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It took Porsche years to develop a worthy successor to the vaunted Carrera GT supercar, but at last, the 918 is here—and it’s a plug-in hybrid!

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Turbocharged V-6, twin-turbo V-8, and plug-in hybrid powertrains are available, creating a broad lineup of Cayenne variants.

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This mid-size, two-row luxury crossover is unnaturally light on its feet, with chassis tuning derived from over two decades of performance-SUV supremacy. 

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Just like the 911 sports car, the 2025 Porsche Cayenne SUV serves as the de facto benchmark for driving enjoyment in its respective segment. 

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Four years later, you're looking at the production version. A limited run of 900 of the Huracán Sterrato will be produced for all markets, with deliveries starting next year. 

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Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato Puts the Supercar in Rally Mode