Chapter 1
The birth of megawatt power
Chapter 2
Aerodynamics and the weight paradox
Chapter 3
Legacy giants and the hybrid bridge
Chapter 4
The global speed race and the future
YOUR GOAL
Master of The electric hypercar revolution
Ch 3 · Legacy giants and the hybrid bridge
marcus Hybrid Sports Cars
Electric power, brand new race! Lotus, McLaren, Porsche, setting the pace!
marcus McLaren developed a brand-new carbon fiber architecture to offset the weight of hybrid systems.
marcus The Porsche Mission X is a concept car designed to be the fastest road-legal vehicle around the Nürburgring.
Fun Fact
Porsche 918 battery: The 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder could drive up to 19 miles on pure electric power before its gas engine turned on.
Glossary
hybrid (noun)
A vehicle powered by both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. In 2013, Porsche released the 918 Spyder to begin transitioning its legendary lineup toward full electrification.
A vehicle powered by both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. In 2013, Porsche released the 918 Spyder to begin transitioning its legendary lineup toward full electrification.
Quiz
Why did the hybrid Holy Trinity cars use electric motors alongside gasoline engines?
Quiz
How are legacy car brands planning to replace the emotional roar of traditional gas engines?
Quiz
Where does the Porsche Mission X place its battery pack to mimic a mid-engine gas car's balance?
Quiz
What famous German racetrack is used as the ultimate benchmark for hypercar performance?
Quiz
In what year did McLaren launch the Artura, its first high-performance hybrid supercar?
Quiz
What concept car did Porsche unveil in 2023 as its vision for an all-electric hypercar?