The Porsche 918 Spyder, a mid-engined plug-in hybrid hypercar, showcased the seamless integration of hybrid know-how in high-performance automobiles. At its core, the Porsche 918 Spyder boasted a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine producing 608 horsepower, complemented by two electrical motors, every delivering a further 279 horsepower, leading to a formidable whole output of 887 horsepower.

Manufacturing of the Porsche 918 commenced on September 18, 2013, and continued till June 2015, with all automobiles bearing 2015 mannequin yr VINs. These distinctive automobiles carried a base worth of $845,000 (U.S.) and shortly bought out, with demand exceeding provide by December 2014.

It’s able to  a 0-62 mph time of simply 2.6 seconds, a 0-100 mph time of 4.9 seconds, and a 0-180 mph time of solely 17.5 seconds. Notably, it ranked among the many fastest-accelerating and highest-speed automobiles globally. Equally vital, it delivered an exhilarating driving expertise, efficiently balancing superior programs’ calibration whereas preserving the unmistakable essence of a real Porsche sports activities automotive.

Up for public sale at Bonhams Automobiles on October 8 is a 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder, reported to be the fourth unit produced out of the whole 918. This explicit mannequin, tailor-made to Swiss specs and invoiced on July 14, 2014, boasts a beautiful Guards Pink exterior—a traditional Porsche hue—with silver-piped Garnet Pink leather-based inside.

It was initially outfitted with a spread of choices, together with a entrance axle raise system, stone guard movie, PDK transmission, 918 Spyder wheels (20/21-inch), anti-reflection inside bundle, fireplace extinguisher, electrical seat top adjustment for the passenger seat, cup holder, programmable storage door opener, electrical consolation heating, Porsche Automotive Join with Porsche Automobile Monitoring System, light-weight bucket seats that includes seat padding, a car key painted to match and a key pouch in leather-based, carbon ground mats with silver piping, seat belts accented with silver stripes, and a customized plate on the passenger facet.

Since its acquisition, this Porsche 918 has been meticulously saved in a dry atmosphere as a part of the vendor’s expansive assortment within the Center East. It could require recommissioning earlier than hitting the street as soon as extra. This distinctive 918 Spyder presents a singular alternative to personal a very particular and unique Porsche, typically thought to be the equal—if not the superior—of its hybrid hypercar opponents.

Supply: Bonhams Automobiles