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Chassis No. WP0CA2A17FS800062
918 Spyder No. 062
Succeeding the Porsche Carrera GT as Stuttgart's definitive halo
car, the Porsche 918 Spyder marked a decisive inflection point in
the evolution of the modern hypercar. First revealed as a design
study at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and delivered to clients
beginning in 2013, the 918 did not merely chase ultimate
performance-it redefined how that performance could be achieved in
an era increasingly defined by efficiency mandates and
environmental scrutiny.
Arriving contemporaneously with the Ferrari LaFerrari and the
McLaren P1, the 918 formed one-third of the so-called "hybrid
hypercar trinity." Each approached electrification differently.
Ferrari retained the closest philosophical link to the traditional
supercar, pairing a naturally aspirated V12 with an F1-derived KERS
system. McLaren and Porsche, by contrast, embraced full plug-in
hybrid architecture. In the 918, this meant true operational
flexibility: electric propulsion alone, combustion power alone, or
a seamless integration of both.
At its core lay a motorsport-bred 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8
derived from the RS Spyder LMP2 program, mounted within a
lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque. The engine itself produced 607
horsepower and revved to 9,000 rpm, its character unmistakably
racing in origin. Augmenting it were two electric motors-one at
each axle-contributing an additional 280 horsepower. The resulting
combined output of 887 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque endowed
the 918 with performance that was not merely competitive but
class-leading in outright thrust and tractability.
The sophistication of its hybrid system was expressed through five
distinct drive modes: E-Power, Hybrid, Sport Hybrid, Race Hybrid,
and Hot Lap. In E-Power, the 918 could travel up to 12 miles on
electricity alone at speeds approaching 93 mph. At the opposite
extreme, Hot Lap mode deployed the entirety of the car's available
energy reserves for maximum attack, propelling the 918 from zero to
60 mph in under three seconds and onward to a top speed of 214 mph.
Yet remarkably, in Hybrid mode, it could achieve a touring range of
approximately 420 miles. It creates the almost paradoxical pairing
of hypercar velocity and grand touring usability.
Power delivery was managed by Porsche's seven-speed PDK dual-clutch
transmission, with a lineage that traces back to the 962 endurance
racing prototype. With independent clutches for alternating
gearsets, PDK enabled uninterrupted torque flow and
near-instantaneous shifts. Complementing this was rear-axle
steering and an adaptive all-wheel-drive system capable of
vectoring torque with precision; above 165 mph, the driveline
transitioned to rear-wheel drive to optimize high-speed stability
and efficiency.
Braking performance was equally uncompromising. Massive
carbon-ceramic discs, clamped by six-piston front and four-piston
rear calipers, are governed by an advanced ABS system. This ensures
that deceleration matches the car's extraordinary acceleration and
cornering capability.
Hand-assembled in a strictly limited run of 918 examples, the 918
Spyder stands today as a watershed model, not just for Porsche, but
for the entire high-performance sector. It demonstrated,
conclusively, that electrification need not dilute driver
engagement, but rather, when engineered at the highest level, how
it can be amplified.
Finished in Rhodium Silver Metallic (S2), this 2015 Porsche 918
Spyder, with limitation number 062, was produced on 29 July 2014 as
noted on the VIN Analytics report. Beautifully contrasting the
elegant silver exterior is a Garnet Red leather interior with
Silver piping. It was optioned with the desirable Front Axle Lift
System as well as both the Glare Reducing and Carbon Fiber Interior
packages. The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that the
car then entered the New York-based collection of its first and
only owner on 22 January 2015.
Offered with just 352 miles at the time of cataloging, this example
stands as a true collector-grade motorcar and presents in excellent
cosmetic condition. It is offered with its books in their leather
pouch, two keys, and a wall charger. As one of just 300 examples
delivered to the United States, the Porsche 918 Spyder helped
establish the technological framework that continues to underpin
today's most advanced performance cars. Originating from the
"hybrid hypercar trinity," it remains every bit as compelling and
desirable as at its debut especially in near-new, single owner
examples such as this.
