PEBBLE BEACH 2010: SOUNDCHECK! Porsche's 918 Hybrid Seen Driving For The FIRST Time

When we originally saw the Porsche 918 Hybrid make its debut, we knew it was something special. It is one of the most sensual-looking vehicles Porsche has ever created and better yet, it is efficient while staying true to the brand's core.

Then we heard how it sounds.

[Sigh] What dreams are made of...

**Listen to the Porsche 918 Hybrid drive by down below...


The first ever driving footage of the new Porsche 918 Spyder concept has been filmed and uploaded to YouTube. One video shows the roofless hybrid concept driving over a local mountain road somewhere in Carmel, US. The second video was shot inside the Pebble Peach event center. In both videos you can hear the engine running and the exhaust tune.

The hybrid concept uses a drive system currently featuring a 3.4 liter V8 which is expected to increase in size before production starts. This is coupled with three 40kW electric motors using both regenerative braking and a more traditional plug-in system...