The magnesium center-lock wheels save an additional 30 pounds. There are also carbon-fiber accents on the dissipation grills, and the rear diffuser. Porsche did this by making the roof, the rear wing, side mirrors, and windshield frame from clear-coated carbon fiber. This 918 Spyder is equipped with the even more powerful Weissach Package, which trims 88 pounds from the overall weight. All of these devices can be set to automatically deploy, or be controlled on the 7-inch touch screen display found on the center console in the interior. The 918 is also equipped with several movable aerodynamic devices including two front undercar flaps to create a ground effect on the front in Race mode, shutters in the front bumper air intakes that close in E-mode or Hybrid to allow for as little drag as possible, a rear spoiler, and an adjustable rear wing to create downforce at high speeds, or act as an airbrake when slowing down. The Design: Many people disliked the handling and overall difficulty associated with driving the Carrera GT, so Porsche included all-wheel driving and all-wheel steering on the 918, which, when combined, allow for quicker turn-in response and rear wheels that steer in phase with the front at higher speeds. The 918 Spyder was much better reviewed than the Carrera GT as it is a supercar designed to assist every caliber of driver. Only 918 models were built, hence the denomination “918,” of which 297 were sent to the US. ![]() It went into production December 2013 and was sold out entirely by December 2014. The actual production car was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013. It was first introduced as a concept car at the 80th Geneva Motor Show in 2010. It is Porsche’s second hybrid car, following the 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid, and Porsche’s first ever hybrid hypercar. The 918 Spyder was developed as the next-generation Carrera GT for the more environmentally conscious era. ![]() Transmission: 7-speed PDK dual clutch A Little History Horsepower: 608 hp gas + 279 hp electric = 887 total hp I love the variety of the Merit Partners offerings and look forward to working with them again as I grow my collection beyond the Porsche marque.Configuration: Longitudinal mid-engine hybrid The professionalism of everyone at Merit Partners is a testimony to Jonathan’s and Burt’s leadership and the company culture they have fostered. They made me feel like part of the Merit Partners family, making sure I was informed and happy during the entire process. ![]() Jonathan’s entire team was such a pleasure to work with and didn’t miss a beat. The car is everything I hoped it would be and more. We agreed on the terms and before I knew it, a fantastic Touring had arrived at my doorstep. He connected me with Jonathan, and I told him of my interest in the Porsche. I had a close friend that had purchased cars from Merit Partners in the past and really enjoyed working with them. Thanks to the amazing presentation, which included so many detailed pictures and such a detailed history of the car, I had all the information I needed to purchase the car without a personal inspection. I found a wonderfully spec’d 991 Touring on the Merit Partners website. Having owned many classic Porsches, I decided it was time for a modern example.
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