Porsche 918 Spyder Revealing Even Better Figures for The Hybrid Supercar

New performance specifications for the Porsche 918 Spyder have been announced, revealing even better figures for the hybrid supercar.

Fitted with a lightweight track-focused Weissach package – featuring improved aerodynamics, magnesium wheels, six-point racing harnesses and reducing weight by 45kg – the Porsche 918 Spyder now claims 0-100km/h in 2.6 seconds.

That’s 0.2sec quicker than previously stated at the 1685kg two-seater’s Frankfurt motor show unveiling in September.

The Weissach package also cuts the 918’s 0-200km/h by 0.5sec to 7.2sec and its 0-300km/h time by 2.1sec to 19.9sec.

As well as deleting some interior components and adding flame-resistant upholstery, the optional performance pack also includes limited edition heritage racing-inspired liveries.

The same track pack also helped the 918 Spyder achieve its record-breaking 6min57sec Nurburgring Nordschleife lap.

Combining a 4.6-litre V8 petrol and two electric motors, the 661kW/1273Nm Porsche 918 Spyder can also be operated as a pure electric vehicle, still capable of clocking a 6.2sec 0-100km/h time (6.1sec with the Weissach package fitted).

The performance option improves fuel consumption from 3.1 litres per 100km to 3.0L/100km and equivalent CO2 emissions from 72 grams per kilometre to 70g/km.

Priced from US$845,000 ($901,500) and limited to 918 cars globally, the Porsche 918 Spyder began production in September with the first deliveries planned for December – the Weissach package coming at an additional cost of US$84,000 ($90,000).