Whoopsy:
Bonnet opens to a cubicle a tiny bit bigger than what's on a 911. Has enough room for the 2 roof panels plus maybe a couple g-strings
Not quite. There is enough room for a decent sized duffle bag even with the roof panels.
And yes, I've seen the picture of that opened.
I guess I should have specified better, but does the "rear" bonnet open, i.e, the engine lid? There seems to be panel gaps that would show where the hood opens up, but thus far, I have never seen any picture of it opened, dating back to the concept car.
Would be a bit of a shame if it doesn't open considering that would be a great highlight seeing the chassis, suspension, exhaust system, and electrical systems all in addition to the low mounted engine.
Pretty much the whole rear mesh is bolted in place, not user open-able.
There is a section about the size of A4 sheet at the rear in the centre section that opens, for the oil filler cap. The gold-ish colour section in the pic behind the cat cover in front of the rear wing
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Whoopsy:
Pretty much the whole rear mesh is bolted in place, not user open-able.
There is a section about the size of A4 sheet at the rear in the centre section that opens, for the oil filler cap. The gold-ish colour section in the pic behind the cat cover in front of the rear wing
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That's a bit of a shame. :-(
I always thought it was Porsche trying to keep their tech a secret from other car makers while they were developing the car, so they never opened it up at showings. I guess it doesn't look all that pretty under there anyway.
Such a shame you can't properly see the engine on any new Porsche car!
noone1:
The more I see of this car, the more I like it. Performance has gotten better and better too.
When do you expect yours, Whoopsy?
It was on hold pending my Palm Springs trip as I had wanted to check out seats. I told them what I want there and I was told my order has gone back in line already when I visited the LA Autoshow the next day. March production and should be at my dealership April, May.
nberry:
I know if you are spending close to a million dollars on a car this should not matter but what is the maintenance schedule and costs for the 918?
I asked but seems like no one has the answer yet, guess they haven't decided how much.
Education guess? My Turbo S cost $700 and my 12C cost me $1500 yearly service, but with a accessible top hatch, and much simpler drivetrain. Figures maybe double what it cost, $3000, then add maybe a 30% super car 'premium'? I would say in the $4k-$5k range for a yearly service.
Whoopsy:
Haha, well he went to the earlier session so he got to drive the damn car, I only got to seat in it :(
Also, is there any other events planned in the near future?
Btw: Another good video from Valencia...
I haven't had contact with him yet. But I did communicated with another person on another board who had driven the 918 AND a P1. I am not at liberty to say what he told me as I didn't ask for permission to repeat, let's just say he didn't regard one bit on the decision to buy the 918 and gives up on the P1 like me and said the car was out of this world and the P1 was quite a disappointment.
I was told Porsche might, if time permits, and the cars are ready, they might do another event at their Alabama driving school before the end of year. But key word is 'might'.
Lars997:
RC:
The 918 is a masterpiece, a dream come true from Porsche. I wish I could afford one, it would be my ultimate toy.
+1 - same here.... amazing piece, unfortunately out of my toy-range
+ 1 So beautiful !!!!!! . And it does it to me much more then the Carrera GT . I could afford it, but then I would have to eat only pasta for a few month
997.2 C2S, PDK, -20mm
Gnil:
with no sauce !
At my house, this would mean pasta with no sauce, no dishes, no heating, no water and only some tap water on the side. Still thinking about a 918 but it is pointless.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Turbo S, Cayenne GTS (958), BMW X3 35d (2013)
Dec 5, 2013 3:31:47 PM