Few cars in Porsche’s history have disrupted the status quo like the 918 Spyder did upon its debut at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Its revolutionary plug-in hybrid powertrain—with electric motors powering the front axle and a conventional V-8 driving the rear—was a huge leap forward, not only in efficiency, but also in its ability to enthrall drivers. There is nothing quite like leisurely and silently pulling away in full-electric mode, only to hear the race-bred V-8, with its flat-plane crankshaft, titanium connecting rods, and dry-sump lubrication, bark to life, bellowing under full acceleration to a 9,000-rpm redline. The wonderfully raucous sound conjures images of piloting the Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 Le Mans prototype, whose very engine served as the basis for that of the 918 Spyder.
The entire experience is both utterly incongruous and supernaturally seamless, creating an astounding new paradigm for high-performance motoring. Self-adjusting aerodynamic aids—including a massive rear wing and flaps in the undercarriage and nose—allow for timeless and beautifully subdued carbon fiber bodywork that will remain timeless. In short, everything about the 918 Spyder exudes an effortless excellence, and this is perhaps what most sets it apart from fellow plug-in hybrid hypercars, the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1.
With a total output of 887 horsepower and 994 pound-feet of torque, the 918 Spyder’s numbers were impressive when new, and they remain so today: 0 to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds—faster than both the P1 and LaFerrari—and a top speed of 211 mph.
Scarcely used and tastefully specified, 918 number 587 is offered today from the collection of its original owner with fewer than 400 miles indicated at cataloguing time. This car was delivered new via Porsche of the Main Line (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) and finished to the consignor’s exacting specification in the timeless color combination of Black (A1) over Onyx Black leather upholstery trimmed with silver piping and complemented throughout by the carbon fiber interior package—more commonly seen on “Weissach Package” cars. In order to match the interior accents and standard wheel finish, number 587’s carbon-ceramic brake calipers were custom-ordered in “special wishes” non-metallic silver.
To make daily driving less stressful, the car was equipped from the factory with the optional front-axle lift system, which helps negotiate speed bumps and inclines, as well as HomeLink to ease garage entry, and a 25-foot extended cable for added convenience when charging the 6.8 kilowatt-hour battery. Other finishing touches worth noting include the Burmester sound system, black seatbelts, Onyx black leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, cup holder, black tire valves, and standard pad set for the car’s lightweight carbon fiber bucket seats.
Porsche 918 number 587 has evidently been regularly maintained by the originating dealer since new. In June 2025, the car received a comprehensive service in line with the factory-recommended 10-year maintenance interval (invoices on file). At this time, the 918 received a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires, TMPS sensors, new spark plugs, ignition coils, an air conditioning system service, and a new MAP sensor alongside a full accoutrement of fluids, filters, and other standard consumables.
A pristine, well-maintained, and sparingly driven example of Porsche’s highly coveted hybrid-electric hypercar, this original-owner 918 Spyder has much to recommend it—whether sought as a collection piece or to enjoy its wide and rewarding performance envelope, from leisurely jaunts to intense track days. The sale is accompanied by service invoices from new, an order sheet, manuals, serialized delivery presentation book, charger (with cable), carbon fiber wind deflector, and a factory-provided flash drive full of build progress photos.
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