Unlike other international exhibitions in the Hall of Buenos Aires you can not buy cars. However, two Argentine collectors last Saturday got an exception be made in the stand of Porsche Argentina .
Taking advantage of international senior executives of the German mark, as Matthias Brueck -president of the firm to Latin America, these two unspeakable passionate about exotic cars and did sign the booking deposit to secure a copy of the upcoming Porsche supercar: the 918 Spyder .
The two collectors are none other than good friends also own the Ferrari 458 Italy on display a few meters from the Porsche booth. And I had noted on the interest list for this model when the German mark confirmed its production in March ( see note ).
The 918 Spyder is the successor to the discontinued Carrera GT . That is, it will be a limited-production supercar just 918 units, with deliveries scheduled for November 2013 .
This two-seater convertible, the compact dimensions, it is a direct derivative of the 918 Spyder Concept unveiled last year. Its price in Europe is 645 000 euros . Patented in Argentina, including all taxes, you can double that figure.
Its design is somewhat unusual. You will have carbon fiber chassis and three engines: a 500-hp V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that add 218 extra horses.
This hybrid combination provides benefits class: 3.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and a maximum of over 320 km / h. At the same time, promises a fuel consumption of just 3 liters per 100 kilometers. In electric mode, will reach 150 km / h.
To liven up the wait, Porsche, who knows how to handle the temptations of their customers, announced a limited edition “918 Spyder Edition” of the classic 911 Turbo S . Will be offered exclusive terms and Coupe or Cabriolet with coachwork. This series, with prices from 173 000 euros , can only be purchased by customers booking a reservation for the 918 Spyder.