Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0CA2A16FS800408
Almost ten years on from unveiling the breathtaking Carrera GT at
the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche again selected the Geneva to
debut its latest concept born from an endurance race car - this
time being graced with the 3.4-liter V8 that powered the American
Le Mans Series RS Spyder. Dubbed the 918 Spyder, the mid-engine
concept hypercar was one of three Porsche models at Geneva to
showcase Porsche's all-new hybrid drive technology, a milestone in
the firm's stated pursuit of achieving "genuine electro-mobility"
in the 21st century. Like the 959 and Carrera GT before it, Porsche
continued its admirable track record of putting its concepts into
production when it was announced in the summer of 2010 that series
development of the 918 Spyder was underway.
The production 918 Spyder's four-cam V8 had grown in displacement
during development from 3.4 to 4.6 liters - its 608 horsepower
surpassing the total output of the Carrera GT even before
accounting for the 127 and 154 additional horsepower generated by
the front and rear electric motors respectively. That amounted to
132 horsepower per liter without the use of a turbo or
supercharger, generating consistent torque and near-immediate
acceleration all the way up to the 9,150-rpm rev limit thanks to
the deployment of the electric motors at low revs. Working in
conjunction with the Porsche's race-bred seven-speed PDK
dual-clutch transmission, the 918 Spyder delivered a staggering 887
combined horsepower and 944 pound-feet of torque to all four
wheels. Performance was, as expected, unprecedented, with Porsche
announcing before deliveries had even begun that the 918 Spyder
Weissach was the first road-legal vehicle to break the
sub-seven-minute barrier around the N�rburgring Nordschleife with a
time of 6 minutes 57 seconds. During their test, Car and Driver
achieved zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.2 seconds (far quicker than
Porsche's conservative 2.5-second factory figure) - the
quickest-accelerating production car ever tested by the magazine.
Even in an era of otherworldly performance demonstrated by rivals
like the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1, the Porsche 918 Spyder
proved to be the fastest accelerating of the three hypercar
contenders.
If, by some metric, these performance figures were not sensational
enough, Porsche offered the 918 Spyder with its weight-saving
Weissach treatment for those seeking the ultimate in performance.
The $84,000 optional package encompassed magnesium-alloy BBS center
locking wheels, reduced interior sound insulation, Alcantara trim,
fabric door-pull straps, and the removal of air conditioning and
the Burmester stereo for a total of 41 kilograms (90 pounds) in
weight-savings. Weissach-equipped cars also boasted several carbon
fiber exterior components including an extended rear diffuser,
windscreen frame, roof, rear winglets, and rear-view mirrors.
This 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is one of just 918 examples delivered
to VIP Porsche customers, made even more exclusive by its desirable
Weissach specification. A U.S.-market car, its original build
specifications sheet shows that the original ordering owner
desirably selected Liquid Metal Silver paintwork (a staggering
$63,000 optional extra) to adorn the 918 Spyder's beautiful
exterior. For an additional $26,000, the original owner also
reinstated the car's full leather interior with optional Onyx Black
hides while retaining the interior accents and seat belts (a $1,800
extra) in Acid Green - Porsche's '70s historical color for
designating hybrid-electric models. Other options of note include
the reinstatement of the Spyder's Burmester High-End Surround Sound
System, two-zone Automatic Climate Control, and standard interior
door handles, a Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel, a Cup Holder,
Electric Comfort Heating ($6,000), a Seat Pad for Lightweight
Bucket Seats, HomeLink System, Glare Reducing Interior Package, and
the all-important Front Axle Lift System ($10,500) for an overall
more daily-usable 918 Spyder.
This outstanding example of Porsche's landmark 21st-century
hypercar shows only 457 miles on the odometer at the time of
cataloging. Commensurate with its ultra-low mileage, the Porsche
presents today in like-new condition, additionally benefitting from
a thorough mechanical inspection and service courtesy of Porsche
Beechwood in April 2024 which included all new spark plugs, a
fluids change, replacing the engine air filter, and mounting four
new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. With its coveted
Weissach-equipped status and supremely desirable factory options,
this exceptionally well preserved 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach
presents an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire the ultimate form
of Porsche's seminal hybrid-powered hypercar.
