About the Porsche 918 Spyder: Where the Future of Performance and Efficiency Intersect

Pure. Energy.

The Porsche 918 Spyder is a hybrid supercar unlike any that you have ever seen. This plug-in hybrid sports car is designed to maximize both efficiency and power, two elements that typically come at a cost to one another.

Some stories are told in just 6 minutes and 57 seconds. For this story, that is only the beginning. It starts with a hybrid - but one that had to be distinctively Porsche. And with intelligent technology. Our challenge is to move forward with confidence and take a new direction.

What do we need to achieve this? 918 drivers. 918 pioneers. To provide the initial spark and to reignite the old sports car dream. The 918 Spyder represents an entirely new look at the supercar. It heralds the future of the sports car and you can be there at the start.

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To achieve a harmonious blend of fierce speed and agile efficiency, the Porsche 918 Spyder is equipped with a 4.6 L V8 engine under the hood which is then paired with a 6.8 kW·h liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery. When combined with a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission, the result is total rating of 887 horsepower as well as a total fuel economy rating of 3.3 L/100 km, translating into 78 miles per gallon.

Being on the cutting edge of automotive innovation, the Porsche 918 Spyder is a limited-run production model in 2014, with an MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) starting at $845,000 with a destination charge of $2,975 as well. Fittingly, there will be only 918 examples of the Porsche 918 Spyder produced in 2014, enough to give the automaker a gauge of the demand for this new hybrid supercar.

If you're interested in learning more about the 918 Spyder or any other new Porsche, please contact us today. Porsche of San Antonio is located at 9455 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX. Our friendly staff will gladly answer any questions that you have about any current or future models.