PORSCHE 918 SPYDER MARTINI RACING DESIGN - JUST CARS (2024)

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How many Porsche 918 Spyder martini were made? ›

If you like your Martini shaken and stirred, this one is for you. Only 918 examples of the Porsche 918 were produced, and many have been lost due to inexperience. It takes years of wisdom to respect 944 lb-ft of torque and 887 horsepower.

A Martini-liveried Porsche 918 Spyder with desirable Weissach package took home $1.5 million. Liquid Chrome Blue looks great on the 918 Spyder that sold for $1.1 million last year.

While there's a substantial performance difference between the two, the Porsche kept up quite well. Both manufacturers claim a mid-2.0-second sprint to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour), though the Bugatti's top speed dwarfs the Porsche's – 214 mph (345 kph) to 261 mph (420 kph).

Q: What is the highest sale price of a Porsche 918 Spyder? A: The top sale price was $3,937,500 for a 2015 Porsche 918 'Weissach' Spyder on Dec 2 2023. Q: What is the lowest sale price of a Porsche 918 Spyder? A: The lowest recorded sale price was $1,144,000 for a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder on May 7 2021.

Furthermore, with the optional Weissach Package, which reduced weight and added an aerodynamic kit, the 918 Spyder is the first street-legal production car to break the 7-minute barrier at the legendary Nürburgring road course, setting a lap of record 6 mins and 57 seconds.

Only 918 examples of the incredible 918 Spyder were ever made. This one is number 513. Additionally, approximately 300 918 Spyders were sold in the U.S., and just four were delivered to Hong Kong. Spotting one is a rare sight.

It's probably worth mentioning that Porsche's official top speed figure for the 918 Spyder is 214 mph, which matches what the car achieves in this new video.

The dynamic performance of the Porsche 918 hybrid engine

The main power source is a 4.6-litre V8 that delivers around 578PS of power that was directly derived from the successful RS Spyder, which was good for engine speeds of up to 9,000rpm.

ARAI reported Porsche 911 mileage is 10.8 kmpl while Veyron mileage is 4 kmpl. Which car is better among 911 and Veyron in styling, comfort and performance? Porsche 911 ranks better in Styling and Comfort while Veyron is better in Performance.

I'll answer it quickly: an F-22 can fly over 1,500 miles per hour. The land speed record (which is not held by something as tame as a Bugatti Veyron) is around half of this, at 763 miles per hour. The highest performing Veyron model clocks in at around THIRD of THAT, at around 260 miles per hour.

Is anything faster than Bugatti? ›

Koenigsegg is known to be a bugatti killer. They are actively producing high speed cars that would defeat the record of the Bugatti cars. Koenigsegg is a Swedish supercar brand and their new Jesko Absolute is said to reach the 300 mph mark.

Porsche 918, and other rare Porsches are part of the larger collector car market and they trade at collector car auctions, Porsche dealers and independent Exotic car dealers. There are a limited number of cars and they sell for whatever collectors and wealthy enthusiasts are willing to pay for them.

Porsche 918 driving

That's matched by handling that's so sharp, despite being an early electric steering system and weighing 1,600kg. Plus, with such a stiff chassis, there's no need for an overly-harsh suspension setup — making it quite comfortable.

In the end, LeBron managed to score a deal after splashing $2.2 million on the vehicle. The original cost of the car had been $845,000. However, the 18-time All-Star had to part with almost three times the original price to acquire his desired all-black Porsche 918 Spyder.

Only 918 examples of the incredible 918 Spyder were ever made. This one is number 513. Additionally, approximately 300 918 Spyders were sold in the U.S., and just four were delivered to Hong Kong. Spotting one is a rare sight.

This record-breaking example has over $96k in bespoke options, and is one of only a very few 918 Spyders with a MSRP of over $1M. Sold via @rmsothebys for $3.9M with only 12 miles on the odometer!

Between 1953 to 1956 just 90 Porsche 550 Spyder racecars were built, but this limited number did not diminish the brand's impact on the world of motorsport.