2015Weissach Package
Porsche
918 Spyder
Power887 HP
0-100 km/h2.6s
Top Speed345 km/h
MotorElectric Drive
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Engineering Verdict
“Seamless integration of electric torque fill and a screaming flat-plane V8. The AWD system provides traction that its RWD rivals simply cannot match.”
Porsche 918 Spyder specs. The Holy Trinity hypercar. 4.6L V8 Hybrid. 887 HP.
Market Rivals
- McLaren P1Compare Spec →
- Ferrari LaFerrariNot Archived
Legacy
Platform918
Electric Powertrain
Motor Type4.6L V8 + 2 Electric Motors
Battery / DisplacementN/A
LayoutMid-Engine AWD
InductionNaturally Aspirated
Power Output887 HP
Torque1280 Nm
Transmission7-Speed PDK
Drive TypeAWD
Chassis & Dynamics
Front SuspensionDouble Wishbone
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
Front BrakesCarbon Ceramic
Rear BrakesCarbon Ceramic
Weight1634 kg
Dimensions
Length4643 mm
Width1940 mm
Height1167 mm
Wheelbase2730 mm
Trunk Space110 L
Seats2
Historical Context
One third of the 'Holy Trinity', the 918 proved that hybridization was the future of performance, smashing the Nürburgring record with a sub-7 minute lap.
Ownership Analysis
Remarkably robust for a hypercar, though high-voltage battery aging is a concern.