Originally Posted by ForceReconTrojan

There were over 100 Patents for the 918 so that's not really a measuring stick, for me at least. As far as losing money, one would think no manufacturer outside of Ferrari makes money on car runs under 1k of a single model. VW loses far more on every Veyron...it's not why they are made. If you think I don't admire or respect the CGT you misread my intent, it's phenomenal but there are a lot more reasons why these cars don't accumulate many miles too.

I do agree somewhat with your analogy but on the other-hand the safety of the modern hyper car has also progressed significantly. After I stopped stalling the CGT on my first drive I could appreciate it but never loved it. When I drove the 918 I felt completely at ease and absorbed by the car. I will freely admit going from lowly 993t or 987 Spyder I do not have a lot to compare these cars too but I do know what I like 918 every single time!

Originally Posted by achilles99

Yes, I had that in there, but they cut that part out

Originally Posted by nuvolari612

The CGT patents were not passed down like the 918 and the Veyron has VW parts marked all over.

The CGT was bespoke built by F1 guys with no budget. Didn't care that it takes a mechanic to change the battery or the clutch commands an engine out service.

The 918 seats are in the GT3RS and so on. So many of those patents are going to be passed down unlike the CGT.

No one understands the CGT within a few hours or miles. The guts and build are historical.

Originally Posted by LA Brit

Changing the battery isn't an engine out service. Having mine done tomorrow.