VIDEO: Pushing a Porsche 918 Spyder on Alpine Hairpins

918 Spyder on a legendary pass

Photo courtesy of Supercar Driver

This Supercar Driver episode captures an unforgettable sunrise run through the Italian Alps in the Porsche 918 Spyder, one of the legendary “Holy Trinity” hypercars. Tackling the twisting Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass, the driver showcases the 918’s remarkable balance, four-wheel-drive grip, and explosive hybrid power, blending a screaming naturally aspirated V8 with electric motors for relentless acceleration out of every hairpin.

Despite being the heaviest of the Trinity trio, the 918 feels incredibly nimble, offering razor-sharp steering feedback and immense confidence on tight mountain roads. The video also reflects on Porsche’s pioneering hybrid technology, noting how advanced and relevant the car still feels more than a decade after production began.

From silent electric cruising to full-throttle V8 drama, the drive highlights why the 918 Spyder remains a masterpiece of modern engineering — a hypercar that fuses performance, innovation, and pure driving emotion in one of the world’s greatest automotive playgrounds.

Source: Supercar Driver