In fact, with the Nordschleife set to be slightly revised for 2016, the gentleman or lady who buys this car could put it to good, scientific use. With a mere 1,856 miles (just under 3,000 km) on its odometer, the naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V8 included in the hybrid powertrain has barely been woken up, so here’s to hoping the next owner will hold on to the car for longer than its first buyer. Considering a new 918 Spyder had a starting price of $850,000 in the U.S., this may or may not sound like a pretty good deal. Once you’ve made sure your piggy bank is stuffed with around $2.1 million (EUR1.93 million at the current exchange rates), feel free to grab yourself one uber-focused Porscha. In fact, the company even insists on potential customers watching the video that shows Porsche works driver Mark Lieb manhandling the gasoline-electric machine around the ‘Ring. While it might seem like such weight saving measures are more about bragging rights than anything else, the seller talks about how the spec is identical to that of the 918 Porsche used to set the 6:57 Nurburgring time. The German automaker has made it clear that customers should take a re-wrap into account at a certain point in the vehicle’s life. Porsche has chosen a matte wrap to cover this 918 Spyder thanks to the 14 lb (6.3 kg) weight reduction it offers, while the bucket seats inside the hypercar, which are built out of Nomex, save an additional 8 lbs (3.6 kg). Pricing for the 918 Spyder started at 781,000 in Europe and US845,000 in the U.S. Instead, the aim was to bring the weight down as much as possible. Sales in the United States began in June 2014. This isn’t a story about how the clear lacquer allows you to feast your eyes on the carbon fiber’s eye-catching texture. The 918 Spyder truly combines the best of hybrid technology with motorsport heritage.You can now blame Canada California for this extreme-diet 918, with the Porsche halo car being offered by CNC Motors in Ontario. We are delighted to have sold a few 918 Spyders here at Romans International and it truly is one of the best cars ever made. Thanks to its hybrid power the 918 can return 94 mpg and even more impressively 18 miles purely on electric power at speeds of up to 93mph. However, the 918's party piece is that it also returns some very un-hypercar-like economy figures. The astonishing 6 minute 57 second Nurburgring lap tome was set in the Weissach car. There is also an option of sticker packs that take inspiration from the classic 917 race cars.Further additions to the Weissach package include the magnesium wheels which save 14kg, reduced sound insulations which cuts cabin weight, driver and passenger six-point seat belts, front wheel arch aero flaps which increase downforce and drag reducing winglets.Īltogether the Weissach 918 is 41kg lighter than the standard car and three seconds quicker around the Nurburgring. Key features of the Weissach package include the carbon fibre roof, carbon fibre rear wing and carbon fibre windscreen frame that are left in an unpainted carbon fibre weave. Along the standard car, the Weissach package 918 is designed for customers who want what Porsche calls 'a more performance oriented finish" and adds £60,000 to the list price. Unlike the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari, the 918 Spyder is available in two versions. With a 4.6 litre naturally aspirated V8 engine coupled with two electric motors to produce a staggering 887bhp and 944lb ft of torque to all four wheels, the 918 accelerates from 0 to 62mph in just 2.5 seconds. Blending cutting-edge hybrid technology with track proven motorsport engineering, the 918 has redefined the hypercar market. It's a technical masterpiece that delivers an awe-inspiring driving experience. Porsche has launched a super sports car every decade since the 550 Spyder in 1953 and none of these legendary supercars like the 959 and Carrera GT pushed the boundaries quite like the Porsche 918 Spyder.The 918 Spyder has rewritten the supercar rulebook with its incredible performance, grip and ability to drive silently in EV mode.
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