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The energy storage unit is a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery that can be charged from a conventional domestic power socket, delivering a range in excess of 25 km (16 miles) in the NEDC on purely electric power. The charging time depends on the countryspecific mains network, being approximately three hours in Germany, for example. A quick charging option is planned to reduce charging time yet further. The 918 Spyder���s combined total fuel consumption in the NEDC (ECE-R 101) is anticipated to be 3.0 l/100 km (94 mpg imp.), equating to CO2 emissions of 70 g/km (112 g/mile). Despite that, the super sports car offers performance of the highest order. It accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a maximum of 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of more than 320 km/h (199 mph). That means the Spyder will be able to manage a lap of the N��rburgring Nordschleife in less than seven minutes and 30 seconds ��� trumping the Porsche Carrera GT, which needs seven minutes and 32 seconds. The top speed on purely electric power is 150 km/h (94 mph). To shorten the time the customer has to wait for the 918 Spyder, Porsche is offering everyone placing an order the exclusive opportunity to acquire a 911 Turbo S ���Edition 918 Spyder���, also limited to no more than 918 units. Visually, both inside and out, the special edition is inspired by the 918 Spyder's characteristic individual features. That includes the distinctive acid green features such as the specific and partembroidered model logos and seams, the instrument cluster needles, the specific PCM screen and illuminated door entry guards. The limited edition badge on the glove compartment lid bears the same number as the 918 Spyder the customer has ordered. The 911 Turbo S ���Edition 918 Spyder��� can also be ordered in the same colour. Both the technology and basic equipment of the new 911 Turbo S ���Edition 918 Spyder��� are based on the 530 hp (295 kW) 911 Turbo S. In the case of the special edition, the already comprehensive standard equipment is complemented in particular by an enhanced leather interior, a special instrumentation version and additional carbon elements both inside and out. The 911 Turbo S ���Edition 918 Spyder��� is being offered to coincide with the commencement of sales of the 918 Spyder with deliveries starting in June 2011. The Coup�� version of the special edition costs 173,241 Euro in Germany and 184,546 Euro as a Cabriolet ��� including VAT and country-specific equipment items respectively. April 2011 33