Crown

Board: Porsche - Carrera GT / 918 Language: English Region: Worldwide Share/Save/Bookmark Close

Forum - Thread


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    I see you found your way into my primary hideout on the internet :)


    --

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Thank you for the warm welcome! 

    I have been lurking on this forum for some time and yes, I have discovered Whoopsy's secrete hideout place, LOL! 

    My initial impression of the 918 has exceeded my expectation.  It feels much faster than the earlier pre-production prototypes that I have driven.  The ride is firm but not too harsh and this car just exudes quality everywhere you look.  I will post a more detailed driving impression on the car when I get a chance! I have a 4 post lift system in my garage and I was just impressed the with the level of detail underneath the car.  It is truly a work of art!

    Another shot at the hinge mounting point on the 918:

    DSC01202.JPG 

     

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Oh, interesting!
    Any idea how thick the carbon is at the locations where the bolts are attached? (Can you see/feel/measure?)

    Attachments of (metal) parts to a CFRP construction are always difficult, often solved by gluing in metal inserts or the like... would be interesting to see how Porsche solved this.


    --

    Porsche, seperates LeMans from LeBoys

    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Joost:

    Oh, interesting!
    Any idea how thick the carbon is at the locations where the bolts are attached? (Can you see/feel/measure?)

    Attachments of (metal) parts to a CFRP construction are always difficult, often solved by gluing in metal inserts or the like... would be interesting to see how Porsche solved this.

     

    Porsche uses forged carbon inserts instead of metal inserts. Remember the old Chris Harris video when he said he was doubting Porsche's ability to sell out all 918 cars?


    --

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Whoopsy:
     

    Porsche uses forged carbon inserts instead of metal inserts. Remember the old Chris Harris video when he said he was doubting Porsche's ability to sell out all 918 cars?

    Yes - what a turn around not only for the 918 but one could argue even bigger for the P1


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    I still wouldn't call the P1 a flop, it is still a fantastic performance car, shows the world how good the McLaren 12C platform can be, in turn it help sells the rest of the sister cars like the 675 and 650 and now the 570/540. The P1 helps McLaren make giant sums of money to further it's product development for the future. I would stay tuned for their next real proper grounds up hypercar, it will be THE car to beat. The P1 is just their GT2RS in the grand scheme of things. 

     

     


    --

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Whoopsy:

    I still wouldn't call the P1 a flop, it is still a fantastic performance car, shows the world how good the McLaren 12C platform can be, in turn it help sells the rest of the sister cars like the 675 and 650 and now the 570/540. The P1 helps McLaren make giant sums of money to further it's product development for the future. I would stay tuned for their next real proper grounds up hypercar, it will be THE car to beat. The P1 is just their GT2RS in the grand scheme of things. 

     

     

    To be clear - I was not calling it a flop  - quite the opposite  - its sold all 375 easily, and is trading at a significant premium to list.


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    I never doubt their ability to sell 375 cars, but then again they might not have made it all the way to the original 500 planned. 

    People are dying for a current generation McLaren hypercar after the legendary F1. Most of the initial buyers weren't in a position to by the original, so the P1 is their chance to get a McLaren that they think will be similar. Initially I had my deposit down for that very reason.

    I do not doubt the premium being commanded right now, but if we talk about %, the 918 gained much more. A while ago there was 2 PTS 918 Weissach cars that changed hands at 1.8mil, and I believe that's about the top price one paid for a P1 currently. Earlier still a standard black Weissach car sold for 1.6mil. We owners were just talking about current prices on the 918. 


    --

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Whoopsy:
    Remember the old Chris Harris video when he said he was doubting Porsche's ability to sell out all 918 cars?

    harris.png


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    There is something fishy going in the limited hypercar market. Something hard to understand. And the best advice in this case is stay away. I didn't want to buy a 918 because I though it was overpriced at $800k and over produced as they struggled to sell them all. And I still think it is a $600k car at best. Personally if I held a car trading at these crazy prices I would sell instantly and rent one when you want to drive it.


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    How's this:

    The P1 is a British gold-digger that was a normal girl but has silicon boobs, butt inserts, lipo suction on the waist, fake eye lashes, botox skin and lip injections, now she looks like a million bucks.

    The 918 is German gold-digger that's half human half machine, perfect body, and it can do everything, including wash the dishes and cooking and cleaning the house.

    The LaFerrari is a Italian gold-digger with natural body, but just sits there and looks pretty, she has the whole room lust after her. She will win any beauty contest but that's about it. She doesn't do any work.


    --

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    I remember Chris Harris wearing that shirt.  It was a great laugh to see him put that on!


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Whoopsy:

    How's this:

    The P1 is a British gold-digger that was a normal girl but has silicon boobs, butt inserts, lipo suction on the waist, fake eye lashes, botox skin and lip injections, now she looks like a million bucks.

    The 918 is German gold-digger that's half human half machine, perfect body, and it can do everything, including wash the dishes and cooking and cleaning the house.

    The LaFerrari is a Italian gold-digger with natural body, but just sits there and looks pretty, she has the whole room lust after her. She will win any beauty contest but that's about it. She doesn't do any work.

    Hahaha kiss

    Right now i'd take any of them!


    --

    2015 911 GT3, 2011 987S, 1964 Type 1



    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    10 seconds flat all day long... smiley

    https://youtu.be/ZdYZzWdYPBw


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    That 997 turbo gave it a good try. Not stock obviously but impressive.  You pay a lot for that extra two or three tenths. Then again for a few thousand buck you can build car car that will beat it in a straight line and then some. Sub 10 second passes are pretty ordinary for US racers. Just takes a crate motor and an old body and drag slicks. 

    I welcome any of my European friends to watch top fuel live sometimes. Freakin insane in person. 


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Custom build, tuned 10 seconds are are easy, but not many stock cars will do 10s. Low low 10s.


    --

     

     

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Porsche Motorsport ‏@PorscheRaces 10m10 minutes ago

    . @AussieGrit bought himself an early birthday present and picked up his #Porsche918Spyder today pic.twitter.com/6YSKCbXHPV

    Embedded image permalink


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    It actually looks great in red ( Carmin ? ) with the white flames. I would live to see the whole car 


    --

     997.2 C2 ,  -20mm  I 964 Carrera 4 I 991 GT3 RS on order delivery early Sept .


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Here you go:https://twitter.com/PorscheNewsroom


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    what's with the pseudo flames on the sides angry


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    That would be the Salzburg graphics on his Weissach car


    --

     

     


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    It must be one of the last 918 delivered. 


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Damn, do I feel insignificant.  What a car...


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    I prefer this one:Photo published for Porsche 918 Spyder on Gloss Black HRE Wheels!


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    I bet we are going to see a few retrofits ! The Salzburg edition fits the car perfectly 


    --

     997.2 C2 ,  -20mm  I 964 Carrera 4 I 991 GT3 RS on order delivery early Sept .


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Really like this combo... kiss


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Here is a full picture of Mark's car:Mark Webber - Porsche 918 Spyder - Zuffenhausen 2015


    Re: 918 latest news Thread Closed

    Note that he has gotten rid of the acid green calipers , which would clash with the color scheme. Good Man! 


     
    Edit

    Forum

    Board Subject Last post Rating Views Replies
    Porsche Sticky SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II) 3/28/24 3:21 AM
    watt
    689325 1780
    Porsche Sticky Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos) 2/19/24 11:51 PM
    Wonderbar
    409088 564
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Cayman GT4 RS (2021) 5/12/23 12:11 PM
    W8MM
    255697 288
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022 3/12/24 8:28 AM
    DJM48
    234946 323
    Porsche Sticky The new Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche 1/30/24 9:18 AM
    RCA
    65500 45
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Taycan 2024 Facelift 3/15/24 1:23 PM
    CGX car nut
    4644 50
    Porsche The moment I've been waiting for... 2/1/24 7:01 PM
    Pilot
     
     
     
     
     
    857898 1364
    Porsche 992 GT3 7/23/23 7:01 PM
    Grant
    773904 3868
    Porsche OFFICIAL: New Porsche 911 Turbo S (2020) 4/6/23 7:43 AM
    crayphile
    447864 1276
    Porsche Welcome to the new Taycan Forum! 2/10/24 4:43 PM
    nberry
    378856 1526
    Porsche GT4RS 2/22/24 5:16 AM
    tso
    365598 1424
    Porsche Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design 7/3/23 12:30 PM
    Porker
    360777 797
    Others Tesla 2 the new thread 12/13/23 2:48 PM
    CGX car nut
    354709 2401
    Lambo Aventador and SV 3/30/23 1:59 PM
    CGX car nut
    279145 724
    Ferrari Ferrari 812 Superfast 4/21/23 8:09 AM
    the-missile
    275519 550
    Porsche Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour 3/14/24 8:55 PM
    blueflame
    272523 658
    Porsche Collected my 997 GTS today 10/19/23 7:06 PM
    CGX car nut
     
     
     
     
     
    248215 812
    Lambo Huracán EVO STO 7/30/23 6:59 PM
    mcdelaug
    225063 346
    Others Corvette C8 10/16/23 3:24 PM
    Enmanuel
    217918 488
    Lotus Lotus Emira 6/25/23 2:53 PM
    Enmanuel
    196717 101
    Others Gordon Murray - T.50 11/22/23 10:27 AM
    mcdelaug
    155309 387
    Porsche Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS 6/11/23 5:13 PM
    CGX car nut
    126885 144
    Ferrari [2022] Ferrari Purosangue (SUV) 4/15/23 5:20 AM
    watt
    120468 141
    BMW M 2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now 12/29/23 9:04 AM
    RCA
    105964 303
    Motor Sp. 2023 Formula One 12/19/23 5:38 AM
    WhoopsyM
    102503 685
    Others Valkyrie final design? 4/28/23 2:45 AM
    Rossi
    97645 219
    Porsche 2022 992 Safari Model 3/7/24 4:22 PM
    WhoopsyM
    81039 239
    AMG Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758 2/23/24 10:03 PM
    blueflame
    74333 297
    Porsche 992 GT3 RS 3/3/24 7:22 PM
    WhoopsyM
    52115 314
    Motor Sp. Porsche 963 3/16/24 9:27 PM
    WhoopsyM
    23091 237
    132 items found, displaying 1 to 30.