918
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid supercar produced in a limited run of 918 cars. Revealed as a concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, it combines a naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V8 with two electric motors for a claimed system output of 887 hp. Its all-wheel-drive layout pairs combustion power at the rear with electric assistance at both axles, while a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic monocoque helps control weight. Introduced to the market in late 2013, the 918 Spyder also features a two-piece removable roof and advanced rear-wheel steering and active aerodynamic systems. ScanRacer lists one available model entry here, named Base, for the 2013 year. (newsroom.porsche.com)
Variants by year
2013
Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid supercar produced in a limited run of 918 cars. Revealed as a concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, it combines a naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V8 with two electric motors for a claimed system output of 887 hp. Its all-wheel-drive layout pairs combustion power at the rear with electric assistance at both axles, while a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic monocoque helps control weight. Introduced to the market in late 2013, the 918 Spyder also features a two-piece removable roof and advanced rear-wheel steering and active aerodynamic systems. ScanRacer lists one available model entry here, named Base, for the 2013 year. (newsroom.porsche.com)
History
The 918 Spyder project began with a Porsche concept shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Porsche’s supervisory board approved series development during the summer of that year, with the aim of creating a plug-in hybrid capable of combining low fuel consumption with extreme performance. The production car was presented at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show before reaching the market late that year. (newsroom.porsche.com) Production started in September 2013 at a dedicated facility in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Porsche reported that each car moved through 18 assembly stations, with substantial inspection and testing carried out within the company’s own facilities. Manufacturing ended in June 2015 after 21 months, when the 918th and final car left the workshop. (porsche.com) Within Porsche’s modern history, the 918 Spyder belongs to the same technology-led lineage as the 959, 911 GT1, and Carrera GT. Its importance goes beyond limited production numbers: the car provided a road-going test bed for plug-in hybrid drive, energy recovery, carbon-fiber construction, variable aerodynamics, and active rear-wheel steering. In September 2013, a Weissach-equipped 918 completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes 57 seconds, a time Porsche presented as a record for a road-legal production car. (newsroom.porsche.com)
Generations
The Porsche 918 Spyder is not a multi-generation model line in the conventional sense. It is a single, limited-production vehicle developed and sold around the 2013 model introduction. ScanRacer’s context likewise identifies one model entry, the Base version, covering 2013. It is therefore more accurate to describe the 918 as one production series rather than as a range with several mechanically distinct generations. (newsroom.porsche.com) Two major configurations are nevertheless identified in Porsche documentation: the standard 918 Spyder and the 918 Spyder fitted with the Weissach Package. The latter is not a separate generation or an entirely different model. It retains the same hybrid architecture but adds weight-saving measures and equipment intended to sharpen track performance. Porsche lists magnesium wheels, additional exposed carbon, reduced sound insulation, and a weight reduction of approximately 35 kg among the package’s features. (porsche.com) Differences between individual cars may therefore reflect specification rather than a change of year or generation. Published performance figures also vary slightly according to the document and measurement method. Porsche quotes a system output of 887 hp, a top speed above 340 km/h, and 0–100 km/h acceleration figures ranging from 2.6 to 2.8 seconds depending on the source and configuration. These differences should not be treated as evidence of a separate model evolution. (newsroom.porsche.com)
Key differences
The standard 918 Spyder and the Weissach version share the 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8, two electric motors, all-wheel drive, and carbon-fiber monocoque. Their main differences concern weight, materials, and dynamic focus. The Weissach Package adds magnesium wheels, more exposed carbon-fiber components, reduced sound insulation, and equipment influenced by motorsport. Porsche states that the package lowers weight by approximately 35 kg compared with the standard specification. (porsche.com) Official consumption figures also differ slightly: Porsche quotes approximately 3.1 to 3.0 l/100 km for the standard 918 Spyder and about 3.0 l/100 km for the Weissach version, depending on the NEDC document and specification. The package does not change the car’s basic architecture; it gives the same model a stronger track-oriented emphasis. Identifying a specific car therefore requires more than looking at paint or visible carbon, since some appearance features could be selected independently of the full Weissach configuration. (newsroom.porsche.com)
Photo recognition
The 918 Spyder is first identified by its very low two-seat body, pronounced rear haunches, and side air intakes positioned behind the doors. Its roof is not a conventional fixed coupe roof: Porsche describes a two-piece Targa arrangement with removable panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment. The high-mounted exhaust outlets behind the cabin are another especially distinctive visual feature. (porsche.com) A Weissach-equipped car may show exposed carbon on the roof, mirrors, and aerodynamic components, together with the package’s specific magnesium wheels. Porsche also offered paint schemes and graphic treatments inspired by historic racing cars. These details are useful clues but do not always prove the presence of the complete package, especially if a car has been repainted, modified, or photographed from a restricted angle. The most reliable confirmation comes from the vehicle’s factory documentation, production number, and original equipment list. (porsche.com)
Important versions
The core model is the Porsche 918 Spyder, produced in a limited run of 918 cars and introduced to the market in late 2013. In the supplied ScanRacer structure, it appears as the Base variant for 2013. The Weissach Package is the most significant configuration distinction: it is not a new generation, but an optional weight-saving and performance specification for the same car. Its principal features include magnesium wheels, increased use of exposed carbon fiber, reduced insulation, and a more uncompromising track-oriented character. (newsroom.porsche.com)
References
- Number 918 rolls out of the manufactoryPorsche Newsroom
- The super sportscarPorsche Newsroom
- Porsche 918 SpyderPorsche Newsroom / Porsche Museum
- The Porsche 918 Spyder: High-tech craftsmanshipPorsche USA
- How much is a Porsche 918 Spyder?Porsche Stories
- https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/products/porsche-918-spyder-manufactory-2-10927.htmlnewsroom.porsche.com
- https://newsroom.porsche.com/dam/jcr%3Ad701ad55-e514-4712-93b3-4e217fa9d37f/Porsche%20finishes%20production%20of%20the%20918%20Spyder%20technology%20pioneer%2C%20press%20release%2C%2006-19-2015%2C%20Porsche%20AG.pdfnewsroom.porsche.com
- https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/media-search.html?category=&content=undefined&date=&dateFrom=&dateTo=&keyword=918+spyder&page=1&type=imagenewsroom.porsche.com
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Porsche 918 produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2013.
- How many Porsche 918 examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 3 published scans from 3 members, with the latest photo added in July 2026.