Porsche updates 918 Spyder performance figures, 0-60 mph in 2.5s

0-124 mph in 7.2s

Porsche has revised the performance figures of the 918 Spyder, prior to delivering the first car.

Up until now Porsche told us the production variant of the 918 Spyder needed 2.7 seconds to perform the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) run but it seems the car can do it in only 2.5s. When equipped with the Weissach package, the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) task is accomplished in 7.2 seconds, making it 0.5s quicker than originally stated. In addition, Porsche shaved off 2.1 seconds from the 0-186 mph (0-300 km/h) sprint so now it's done in a mere 19.9 seconds.

The car is also quicker when running only on electric power as the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) trip is now done in 6.2 seconds, representing a 0.7s decrease compared to the original performance figures provided by Porsche. Moreover, the time is reduced to 6.1 second when the 918 Spyder is fitted with the optional Weissach kit.

To top it all, let's not forget the Porsche 918 Spyder is the fastest car (with global road homologation) around the Nürburgring after lapping the Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 57 seconds.

ROCK!

Trio of Honda CG125 based motorcycles; BLACK!; ROCK! & PUNK!

Artist Richard Hamilton wrote to the Smithsons in January
1957.

“Pop Art is: Popular, Low Cost, Transient, Expendable, Mass Produced,
Young, Witty, Sexy, Gimmicky, Glamourous & Big Business.”

We love this accurate synopsis and understand that the presentation of
ordinary objects as works of art should be tackled that way, there our
cheeky execution

As far as the bikes specs; the idea was to make them as light & simple as
possible shaving & getting rid off all the unnecessary bits, also
trying to get them as close as possible to the 80′s BMX craze that so
influential in our childhood.

About the creative process we must thank artists, JMKL’s design & Lanas Paint
Shop for the perfect reproduction of the desired combinations. Without
their constant dedication this project wouldn’t have been the same.

SPECS:
TECH SPECS:
(3x) 1980″s Honda CG 125
Refreshened motors & carburetors
Continental Twinduro 18x 3’25 & 3’50 front & rear tires
All new seals, hoses & cables
All nuts & bolts were replaced for stainless units.
BMX handlebars
BMX X-PLOD pegs
BMX NOS grips
Bates front fender as rear unit
LED tail light
NOS front headlight
Vintage peanut gas tank
Invisible wiring & horn
Posh switches
Looky brake & clutch controls
Shortened subframe with wheelie bike sissy bar.
Air box & battery eliminated.
Custom cowhide banana seat
Custom stainless pipe & silencer
Uni Performance Filter
Transparent spark plug wires
House of Kolor neon paints

Gunnar's 2012 Z760

A bike of many contradictions; a modern 2012 donor with timeless lines, wearing fat race slicks and a tiny CB250 tank, but it all comes together as one of the prettiest and most desireble cafe customs we've seen for a while. More pics and a full write-up on The Bike Shed athttp://thebikeshed.cc/?p=10353

Garb: Huntsman

Fall bird hunting is a Southern tradition. Just don't run afoul of the cooler weather.
Langdon Pullover ($145). Beige Harwood Pullover ($145). Orange Cullen Brushed Oxford ($155). Green Byrne Shawl Collar Sweater ($225). Free Union Belt ($165). Grey and Blue Mcpherson Tattersall ($155). Navy Flynn Boot Sock ($35). Navy Gatewood Cashmere Hat ($75). Olive Roane Cashmere Tweed Scarf ($195). Military Watch Co. MK111 LTD. Edition in Black ($280). Garrett Leight San Juan in Brushed Gold-Moss ($340). Filson Double Hunting Pants ($190). Red Wing x J. Crew Wabasha boots ($320). Otter-Messer Anchor Sailor's Knife ($38). Black Peyote Keychain ($45).
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