The 918 Spyder was Porsche's entry in the 2015 hybrid hypercar moment alongside the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari: a 4.6-liter racing-derived V8 and two electric motors producing 887 hp combined, with all-wheel drive and genuine electric-only range. It was the first production car to lap the Nurburgring in under seven minutes. Exactly 918 were built, and it remains the technological high-water mark of Porsche's combustion era.
Specifications
| Year | 2015 |
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| Make | Porsche |
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| Model | 918 |
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| Engine | 4.6L 8-cylinder |
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| Horsepower | 887 hp |
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| Torque | 944 lb-ft |
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| 0-60 mph | 2.5 sec |
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| Top Speed | 214 mph |
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| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
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| Drivetrain | AWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 20 / 24 |
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| Original MSRP | $845,000 |
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The 2015 model year
Sole US model year. Production of 918 cars ran from September 2013 to June 2015; the optional Weissach Package cut roughly 90 pounds. Its 6:57 Nurburgring lap of 2013 was the first sub-seven-minute time by a production car.