5 hybrid sports cars

When we think of a sports car, we do not normally imagine a hybrid to be in this category. However, in the last years, prestigious brands recognized worldwide for their sports cars are entering the hybrid segment and with interesting results. These are 5 sports cars with hybrid propulsion.

Ferrari La Ferari 

• Price: $1,416,362
• Engine: 6.3-liter V12, electric hybrid drive
• Horsepower: 949 hp
• 0–60: 2.6 seconds
• Top Speed: 217 mph
• Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch automatic
• Torque: 663 lb-ft

Porsche 918 Spyder

• BASE PRICE: $847,975-$931,975
• ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve 4.6-liter V-8, 608 hp, 391 lb-ft; 2 permanent-magnet AC synchronous electric motors, 127 hp (front), 154 hp (mid); combined power rating, 887 hp, 944 lb-ft; 6.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack
• TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
• PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
  Zero to 60 mph: 2.6 sec Top speed: 211 mph

McLaren P1 

• BASE PRICE: $1,150,000 (sold out)
• ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve 3.8-liter V-8, 727 hp, 531 lb-ft; AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor, 177 hp, 96 lb-ft; combined system, 903 hp
• TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
• PERFORMANCE*:
• Zero to 60 mph: 2.7 sec Top speed: 217 mph

Acura NSX

• PRICE AS TESTED: $202,960 (base price: $157,800)
• ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection
  Power: 500 hp @ 7500 rpm
• FRONT MOTORS (EACH): 2 permanent-magnet synchronous AC
  Power: 36 hp @ 4000 rpm
• MID MOTOR: permanent-magnet synchronous AC
  Power: 47 hp @ 3000 rpm
  Net System Power: 573 hp
• TRANSMISSIONS: F: 1-speed direct drive; M: 9-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
• C/D TEST RESULTS:
• Zero to 60 mph: 3.1 sec
• Zero to 100 mph: 7.0 sec

BMW i8 

• PRICE AS TESTED: $151,795 (base price: $141,695)
• ENGINE AND MID MOTOR: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 12-valve 1.5-liter inline-3 + permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor; combined output, 228 hp, 236 lb-ft; 7.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack
• FRONT MOTOR: permanent-magnet synchronous AC, 129 hp, 184 lb-ft
• MAXIMUM SYSTEM OUTPUT: 357 hp, 420 lb-ft
• TRANSMISSIONS: Front: 2-speed automatic; Mid: 6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
• C/D TEST RESULTS:
• Zero to 60 mph: 4.0 sec