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725-219-0524 Stuttgart’s Masterpiece of the Hybrid Age
When the automotive world utters the word “masterpiece,” it’s not taken lightly. It takes something so capable, so beautiful, and so technologically advanced to apply. In the case of the 918 Spyder, that word doesn’t just apply — it defines. Among the elite circle of hypercars that reshaped the early 2010s, the 918 wasn’t just Porsche’s contender, it was a manifesto. A statement from Stuttgart declaring that performance and electrification could not only coexist but collaborate.
The Spark of a New Era
Let’s rewind. In a time when the world was still wrapping its head around hybrid power as something more than a fuel-saving gimmick, Porsche saw an opportunity. Not just to participate, but to dominate. Enter the 918…a plug-in hybrid hypercar with the pedigree of Le Mans and the intelligence of Silicon Valley.
If mpg is a concern, I can promise you the 918 does not disappoint. It is not a direct competitor to your average Honda Accord, but 22 MPG on it’s gasoline engine alone is quite impressive. Fully Electronic mode allows 67 MPGe. Not many manufacturers like to take this into consideration, but this shows that Porsche pays detailed attention to performance, as well as efficiency.
Engineering Brilliance Under the Skin
Underneath its sculpted carbon fiber skin sat a 4.6L naturally aspirated V8 — a race-derived engine that carries itself to 9,150 RPM, married with two electric motors delivering instant torque and surgical precision. Combined, they push out 887 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels.
The car’s 0-60 only takes 2.5 seconds. Which seems quite extreme, knowing how easily and confidence-inspiring it does it. While it has elegance, it is not afraid to show it’s aggressive side.
Driving Modes with a Dual Personality
Raw numbers only tell part of the story though. The 918 Spyder was more than just performance. It was a vision. It proved that sustainability didn’t have to come at the cost of soul. With its all-electric “E-Drive” mode, you could glide silently through city streets. Flip to “Hot Lap” mode, and you’ve unleashed everything it has. Gasoline, electrons, and goosebumps.
Precision Over Flash
Where others chased drama, the 918 chased balance. It wasn’t as flamboyant as a LaFerrari, nor as brutally singular as the McLaren P1. It was the tactician. A car that didn’t scream for attention but it demanded respect. Every bolt, every contour, every decision driven by purpose.
Limited to 918 but not Limited to Your Ownership
Only 918 units were ever made. Obviously the name “918” stems from that. Under one thousand total vehicles makes this a handful to find one. Different specifications, different liveries, different editions, making each one quite special, and unique to itself.
This unique Porsche 918 Spyder, serial number 834, was originally delivered in 2015 to its first owner in New York. Finished in a striking White exterior and Bianco Leda and Garnet Red custom leather interior, it features carbon-fiber details and factory options like a front-axle lift system, HomeLink, and an extended charging cable. The car has had only three owners and displays just 2,095 miles on the odometer, with a professionally applied paint protection film preserving its like-new condition.
Owning this car is quite easy, as it was once featured on Sotheby’s auctions site, and is now residing at Vegas Auto Gallery. Which as we all know is the largest high-end exotic dealer in the west coast.
If you have read through this excerpt and are still unaware of how special this vehicle is—I want to leave you with one last thing.
The 918 Spyder wasn’t just a hypercar…It was Porsche’s Masterpiece.
