Description
Developed at Porsche’s Weissach motorsport research facility and unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Porsche 918 Spyder remains the brand’s ultimate modern supercar. This 2015 example is finished in the Paint to Sample color of Oryx White Metallic over a Mocha Brown Authentic Leather interior with contrasting silver piping. It was ordered with an optional front axle lift system, the Burmester High-End Surround Sound System, and the $84k Weissach Package which adds magnesium BBS wheels, carbon fiber exterior pieces, and an extended rear diffuser
Constructed from lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), the 918 Spyder’s bodywork includes a removable two-piece Targa roof, dual top-mounted exhaust outlets, front fender air outlets, side air intakes, and an automatically deploying rear wing. This example is finished in the Paint to Sample color of Oryx White Metallic and features the Weissach Package which adds an exposed carbon fiber windscreen frame, roof, mirrors, and an extended rear diffuser. White-finished brake calipers are mounted behind Weissach Package 20”/21” BBS magnesium center-lock wheels.
The cabin showcases Mocha Brown Authentic Leather upholstery complemented by silver seat piping, embroidered headrest logos, and gloss carbon fiber trim. Accessories include an Alcantara-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with a contrasting 12 o’clock marker, lightweight carbon fiber bucket seats, optional carbon fiber floor mats with silver piping, automatic air conditioning, electric comfort heating, a cup holder, a fire extinguisher, Burmester High-End Surround Sound System, a 7” central touchscreen panel, and an 8” information display above the center console.
The 918 Spyder’s mid-mounted 4.6-liter V8 engine is derived from the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype and features a flat-plane crankshaft and titanium connecting rods. The V8 produces 599 HP and is supplemented by electric motors on the front and rear axles for a total system output of 875 HP and 944 lb.-ft of torque. The engine drives the rear wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK transaxle and an electro-mechanical limited-slip differential. The 918 incorporates Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+), rear axle steering, and a regenerative braking system with cross-drilled carbon ceramic rotors.
