Description[]
The Porsche 918 Spyder is a plug-in hybrid supercar produced by Porsche from 2013 through 2015; this car was preceded by a concept was which was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. This concept car, retrospectively known as the 918 Spyder Concept, was powered by a 3.4L V8 which is said to be related to that of the engine used in the RS Spyder. Power output is said to be more than 500 BHP from the engine alone, with 218 additional BHP from the electric motors; the concept car claimed to be capable of 94 mpg. The car received some 2000 declarations of interest, to which Porsche responded by approving the car for production. After heavy revision, the full-production version of the car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show three years later.
This casting is intended to resemble the 918 Spyder Concept as evident by the exhaust pipe placement. The full-production version of the 918, also named Porsche 918 Spyder, would not be produced until 2018 in the Hot Wheels lineup; that casting, having seen more use, has essentially replaced this casting although the 918 Spyder Concept has not been considered officially retired.
Versions[]
The Porsche 918 Spyder has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
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| 175/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW All Stars | Metalflake Silver | Detailed headlights, Porsche emblem on front, '918 Spyder' on rear | Grey / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | 10SP | X1615 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): E40, E41, E42, E47 |
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| 175/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW All Stars | Red | Detailed headlights, Porsche emblem on front, '918 Spyder' on rear | Grey / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | PR5 | X1994 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): F14, F16, F19 |
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| 2014 | HW Exotics 5-Pack | Pearl Light Blue | Detailed headlights, Porsche emblem on front, Black stripes on hood | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome & Black PR5 | BFB36 | Thailand | Base code(s): G31, G40, G42 | 
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| 2015 | Porsche 2/8 |
Metalflake Black | Detailed headlights, Gold stripes on sides & around headlights, '918' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Grey | Chrome & Black 10SP | CGB64 | Thailand | Base code(s): H06, H07, H13, H19 | 
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2013 card[]
From the back of the 2013 card:
Born: 2010
Birthplace: Leipzig, Germany
Designer: Porsche AG
Specialty: The first plug-in hybrid for Porsche, this supercar is powered by a 4.6liter V8, supplemented by 2 electric motors delivering an additional 280 hp.
See Also[]
- Porsche 918 Spyder (2018): production version of the casting
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