The 918 served as a modern counterpart to the earlier 959, emphasizing new technology rather than a stripped-down driving experience. It combined a 4.6-liter V8 and electric motors for 887 horsepower, all driven through a seven-speed PDK gearbox, enabling 0 to 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds and a 211 mph top speed.
This 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, number 652 of 918 built and currently listed on Bring a Trailer, is a highly optioned example. It features a paint-to-sample Oryx White Pearl Effect exterior—a $21,000 non-standard color—and an Onyx Black leather interior with silver piping and matching accents.
It was also optioned with the $84k Weissach package, focused on weight reduction and performance. Leather surfaces were swapped for Alcantara, carbon fiber replaced aluminum components, and lightweight magnesium wheels were added. Additional carbon fiber elements include the windshield frame, roof, rear wings, and mirrors, resulting in a 99-lb weight reduction and sharper performance.
The car is equipped with 20″/21″ magnesium wheels, an electro-mechanical limited-slip differential, front-axle lift, Porsche Active Aerodynamics, rear-axle steering, LED headlights, backup camera, Burmester audio, dual-zone climate control, glare-reducing interior trim, and a 6.8-kWh lithium-ion battery mounted behind the passenger compartment.
Source: Bring a Trailer
