Specification | Details |
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Type | Plug-in Hybrid Hypercar |
Production Years | 2013–2015 |
Engine | 4.6L Naturally Aspirated V8 + Two Electric Motors |
Power Output | Total: 887 PS / 652 kW |
Torque | Total: 1,280 Nm (944 lb-ft) |
Transmission | 7-Speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) |
Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | 2.6 seconds |
Top Speed | 345 km/h (214 mph) |
Fuel Consumption (Combined) | 3.1 L/100 km (Hybrid Mode) |
CO₂ Emissions | 72 g/km |
Length | 4,643 mm |
Width | 1,940 mm |
Height | 1,167 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
Kerb Weight | 1,634 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 liters |
Seating Capacity | 2 |
Front Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers |
Brakes | Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) |
Wheels | Front: 20" Alloy; Rear: 21" Alloy |
Tires | Front: 265/35 ZR20; Rear: 325/30 ZR21 |
Chassis | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Monocoque |
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Part of the “Holy Trinity” of Hypercars
The 918 Spyder is one-third of the legendary hypercar trio of the 2010s, alongside the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari — all combining hybrid tech with extreme performance.
Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain
It features a 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 paired with two electric motors, delivering a combined 887 horsepower and 1,280 Nm (944 lb-ft) of torque.
Blistering Acceleration
Thanks to its advanced all-wheel-drive hybrid system, the 918 Spyder rockets from 0 to 100 km/h (0–62 mph) in just 2.6 seconds, with a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).
Electric-Only Driving Mode
The 918 can drive in fully electric mode for up to 18–20 kilometers (11–12 miles), offering silent city cruising — a rarity among hypercars.
Carbon Fiber Monocoque Chassis
It uses a lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced polymer monocoque, providing rigidity and safety while helping achieve a low curb weight of around 1,640 kg.
Active Aerodynamics
The 918 Spyder features active aero elements, including an adjustable rear wing and flaps in the front diffuser, which adapt based on speed and drive mode for optimal downforce or efficiency.
Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive
Its front electric motor powers the front wheels, while the V8 drives the rear — enabling electric all-wheel drive and precise torque vectoring in corners.
Limited Production of 918 Units
Porsche produced exactly 918 units of the Spyder, matching the model name and ensuring exclusivity. All were sold within a year of production beginning.
Record-Breaking Nürburgring Lap
In 2013, the 918 Spyder became the first street-legal production car to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in under 7 minutes, with a time of 6:57.
Interior Blends Race Tech with Luxury
The cockpit features carbon bucket seats, a center touchscreen, digital gauges, and high-end materials, balancing performance focus with everyday refinement.
The Porsche 918 Spyder is Porsche's first hypercar hybrid, a 887 HP technological masterpiece blending a 4.6L V8 with twin electric motors. Limited to 918 units globally, it’s rarer than a Ferrari LaFerrari and more advanced than a McLaren P1, marking Porsche’s dominance in the "Holy Trinity" hypercar era.
1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)
Standard 918 Spyder (Non-Weissach)
"Entry-Level" (High Mileage, 15,000+ km): €1,200,000 – €1,400,000
(Note: Even "used" examples are ultra-exclusive.)
Well-Maintained (5,000–15,000 km): €1,500,000 – €1,800,000
(Ideal for: Collectors who occasionally drive it.)
Like-New (<5,000 km): €2,000,000 – €2,500,000+
(Critical: Full PPF, battery health check, all documents.)
Weissach Package (Lightweight, 230 Units)
€2,500,000 – €3,200,000+
*(Why special: Magnesium wheels, stripped interior, +10% value.)*
Special Specs (PTS, Unique Liveries)
Paint-to-Sample (PTS) Colors: +€200k–500k
(E.g., Riviera Blue, Signal Green.)
Martini Racing Livery: €3,500,000+ (if one ever sells).
2. Key Factors Affecting Value
✅ Provenance is Everything
One-owner, no-track-use cars: +20% premium.
Celebrity-owned? E.g., Jerry Seinfeld’s would fetch €3M+.
✅ Options That Command Premiums
Weissach Package: +€500k–1M (weight savings, exclusivity).
Carbon Ceramic Brakes (PCCB): +€50k (if under 5,000 km).
Custom Interior (e.g., Pepita Houndstooth): +€100k.
✅ Mileage Sensitivity
Every 1,000 km reduces value by €50k–100k.
Over 20,000 km? Still €1M+, but purists prefer sub-10k km.
⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs
Battery degradation (€150k+ replacement—check hybrid health).
Crash damage (carbon tub repairs are near-impossible).
Fake Weissach cars (verify with Porsche Exclusive).
3. Where to Buy in the EU?
Official Channels
Porsche Classic Certified (Extremely rare—try Stuttgart).
Ultra-Elite Dealers: Talacrest (UK), DK Engineering (UK).
Private Sales & Auctions
RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Co. (last public sale: €2.1M in 2023).
Billionaire Collector Networks (real deals happen off-market).
Pro Tip: Avoid U.S. imports—Euro-spec cars have higher resale value.
4. Market Trends
📈 Appreciation/Depreciation
+10–15% annually since 2020 (last Porsche hybrid hypercar).
Weissach cars doubling in value by 2030.
⚠️ Trap Warning
"Too cheap" listings = scams (even "used" 918s start at €1.2M).
5. Must-Do Checks
🔧 Mechanical (If You Dare Drive It)
Test hybrid system (electric-only range should be ~15 km).
Check V8 cold-start (should sound like a GT3 RS on steroids).
Inspect carbon fiber (stress cracks = dealbreaker).
📄 Paperwork:
Porsche "Certificate of Authenticity" (signed by factory).
Battery health report (critical for hybrid system).
Fun Fact: The 918’s rear wing doubles as an airbrake, descending at 2.0 Gs under braking!
Who Owns This?
Tech billionaires (who also own a Carrera GT).
Porsche collectors (completing the "Holy Trinity" set).
People who think €2M is reasonable for a car with a plug.
Final Reality Check
The 918 Spyder isn’t just a car—it’s a blue-chip asset. Even if you have €2M, Porsche vets buyers harder than the FIA.
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