900 people reportedly on the books for Porsche 918 Spyder

[Blackseal]

It sounds as if Porsche may be dangerously close to crafting a solid business case to build the fast and frugal 918 Spyder. After stealing the show in Geneva, it was revealed that the German automaker was seriously interested in bringing the hybrid supercar concept to market, if only it were able to find enough applicants willing to plunk down their hard-earned cash.

 

According to Bloomberg, Porsche has recorded nearly 900 potential buyers for the 918 Spyder. Wolfgang Duerheimer, development chief for Porsche, said in an interview, "I'm confident that we will soon reach the threshold of 1,000," he said in an April 24 interview. "We need 1,000 seriously interested people to make a sound business case."

 

Don't doubt that Porsche will put such a low-volume halo car into production, either. Nearly a decade ago, the automaker employed a similar tactic with its Carrera GT, which began life as a racing car prototype but was eventually offered for public sale after sufficient interest was generated. We've said it before and we'll say it again

[Kiadaw]

Wow, I thought I was I was only one of the few that inquired about the car. When I talked to Wolfgang, he told me need at least 1000 seriously interested people to have a case. Hopefully, I can a call from him soon to confirm my order.

[Blackseal]

Wow, I thought I was I was only one of the few that inquired about the car. When I talked to Wolfgang, he told me need at least 1000 seriously interested people to have a case. Hopefully, I can a call from him soon to confirm my order.

 

Good one buddy

[Ethene]

How can a supercar be environmental friendly?!

[Blackseal]

How can a supercar be environmental friendly?!

 

As long as the emission is lower than the previous model...in this case the Porsche GT....then it's considered " enviromentally friendly ".

Edited April 28, 2010 by Blackseal