Hypercars aren't perfect, you know.
Today, Porsche US has recalled its halo hypercar, the 918 Spyder, following concerns regarding a sub-par suspension component.
In the recall notice issued by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (or NHTSA), no less than 306 units of Porsche’s hypercar will require attention, due to a “cracked lower control arm.” The recall then goes on to say that should the lower control arm be cracked or broken, it “may affect vehicle handling, increasing risk of a crash.”
The Porsche 918 Spyder forms one-third of hybrid hypercar royalty, with other crown-bearers being the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrai. 661kW and 1,275Nm comes courtesy of a naturally-aspirated 4.6-litre V8 and two electric motors, capable of hurtling the 918 from rest to 100km/h in just 2.8-seconds. Its top speed is rated at 340km/h.
The 918 has been recalled before. In 2014, a recall notice was issued regarding some chassis components; In 2015, it needed new wiring harnesses. And this year, it’s been recalled before, regarding some slightly dodgy seatbelt mountings. Just goes to show that every car, even hypercars, have their foibles.
