Move over Spidey – a new eco-friendly neighborhood spyder will be arriving in town. Porsche finally announced that they would take orders for the new 918 Spyder – an all-wheel drive, advanced plug-in hybrid super sports car powered by a mid-mounted, 500-plus horsepower, 4.0 liter V8 engine assisted by two electric motors with 218 combined horsepower. Porsche claims that the new 918 Spyder will sip only about 3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers and emit 70 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer – pretty good numbers for a sports car that can go from zero to 60 mph in just about 3.1 seconds and top at 199 mph. On the other hand, running alone on the two electric motors can drive the 918 for 16 miles or boost it to speeds up to 94 mph for a limited distance given the proper conditions. The electric motors are powered by liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged for seven hours from any standard household outlet. By combining breathtaking speeds and fuel economy, the Porsche 918 Spyder basically allows you to enjoy high speeds longer.
The final external design of the Porsche 918 Spyder is a combination of Carrera GT, 917, RS Spyder, and the 2010 Hybrid Spyder concept car. But unlike the previously revealed concept model, the 918 will be a two-seater and will feature a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic monocoque and a manual roof system with removable panels that can be kept in the front luggage compartment.
The 918 Spyder will be limited to 918 units and should arrive in the US shores by 2013.
The first on the list is a spider that can charm even the most fearful arachnophobic – the new Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid, an open two-seater plug-in hybrid sports car with fluid-cooled lithium-ion battery. This predator of the road features a modern slipstream carbon fiber design that can go from 0-100 km/h in well under 3.2 seconds. It can reach maximum speeds up to 320 km/h and ironically consumes only 3L/100km worth of fuel. That roughly translates to 70 grams CO2/km – not bad for a beast running on a powerful V8 engine.
The next car is one of Italy’s’ pride – the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, an aerodynamic five-door hatchback with enough dynamic and comfort features to remind you why you like Italy, pizza and spaghetti. The base model runs on a 1.4-liter MultiAir turbocharged gasoline engine while the higher Cloverleaf models run on a 235 horsepower 1.75-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.
The third car is the Mercedes F800 Style Concept, a spacious five-seater “green†sedan that can run on either Plug-in Hybrid or fuel cell alternative drive system. It’s powered by a 300hp direct injection V6 gasoline engine and a 109hp hybrid module that can run the car on pure electricity for 18 miles.
Next on the list is a brand that can be readily associated with The Transporter. Yes, it is Audi and they have a new car that every transporter would talk about. The Audi A1 features a squat body, small overhangs, four customizable colors for the roof arches, ten body colors, LED and Xenon lights, and a fully customizable interior. 
Fifth is the famous Italian stallion with a green makeover. Introducing the Ferrari 599 HY KERS prototype that features Ferrari’s latest regenerative braking technology integrated into seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and installed below the car’s center of gravity. This 40 kilograms KERS system can add over 100 horsepower to the car’s already monstrous V12 engine and can run the car on pure electricity for city driving.
Lotus also grabbed some well deserved attention with its Evora – a 1382 kg 3.5-litre V6 mid-engine sports car that can reach 100km/h in just 5.1 seconds and has top speed 261 km/h. This lightweight sports car only consumes 8.7 L /100km of fuel with carbon emission of mere 205 g/km CO2.
