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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

US · Two Seaters

The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is listed in the US market with plug-in hybrid power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
4.6L 8-cylinder (PHEV)
Power
Not available
Torque
Not available
Transmission
7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Plug-in hybrid
Seating
Not available
Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.
Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.6L 8-cylinder (PHEV)
Power Output
Not available
Peak Torque
Not available
Combined Economy
Not available
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
DCT
Capacity
Not available
Exterior Dimensions
Not available
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine4.6L 8-cylinder (PHEV)
Displacement4.6 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typePlug-in hybrid

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionDual-clutch
Gears7
DrivetrainAWD

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.

  • 18V287000: SUSPENSION:REAR

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number…

    Reported May 3, 2018. View on NHTSA

  • 16V885000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.

    Reported December 9, 2016. View on NHTSA

  • 16V520000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

    Reported July 8, 2016. View on NHTSA

  • 15V335000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

    Reported June 1, 2015. View on NHTSA

  • 14V457000: SUSPENSION:REAR

    Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…

    Reported July 28, 2014. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 13, 2026

Data verified: October 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder have?

4.6L 8-cylinder (PHEV). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

Is the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.