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Low Mileage 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder At Collecting Cars

Collecting Cars recently offered a practically new 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder in their global online auction platform.

The plug-in hybrid hypercar is one of only 918 units built. Under the hood of this gorgeous Porsche hypercar is a 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with an electric motor for each axle. It can produce a total of 887 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque. The engine and rear e-drive motor are matched to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch paddle shift transmission. The front axle is connected to the front e-motor with an electric clutch coupling, so it makes the hypercar an all-wheel drive.

Marketing materials claim that the 918 Spyder is said to run from 0 to 100 kph – roughly 62 mph – in just 2.6 seconds, and it can go from 0 to 200 kph – roughly 124 mph – in just 7.2 seconds. It has a top speed of only 345 kph or 214 mph. However, independent media tests that was made showed that it was even quicker, where a magazine even claimed that they were able to record the Spyder going from 0 to 60 mph in only 2.2 seconds.

The 918 Spyder has five driving modes including the E-Drive where the car only uses the front and rear electric motors so that it’ll have a ‘zero emission’ driving range of roughly 30 km or 18 miles.

The hypercar was delivered with a Platinum Silver Metallic finish, matched with an Onyx Black leather interior with Acid Green piping. The leather can also be seen on the door cards and steering wheel, and both also have the vibrant contrast color accent. The seat headrests have an Acid Green embroidery, matching with the color of the brake calipers.

As standard, the 918 comes with a two-piece CFRP roadster panel tops, Porsche Communication Management (CRM) with navigation and Bluetooth, and lightweight full LED headlights.

There is no known bodywork damage, nor is there any electrical or mechanical faults. No significant wear was seen on the black leather upholstery although there is some very slight wrinkling on the driver’s seat lower outer bolster. The paintwork is in exquisite condition.

It was during the recall when the example had its most recent documented service which was back in November 2018.

The sale would come with an original battery charger, spare reflectors, and indoor car cover.

The best part of this Spyder is that is has a very low mileage of only 966 miles from new, so the lucky winning bidder will get to drive home a practically new hypercar.

As of writing, the Porsche 918 Spyder has a bid of C$1,000,501 with the auction ending on Thursday, December 23.

December 18, 2021 / Comments Off

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A 2011 Pagani Huayra – Pacchetto Tempesta On Offer At Collecting Cars

Collecting Cars recently posted a 2011 Pagani Huayra – Pacchetto Tempesta on offer on their online auction platform.

This rare supercar is equipped with a 730bhp, 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged Mercedes-AMG V12 engine that drives the rear wheels through a seven-speed Xtrac automated manual transmission with a paddle shift.

Pagani partnered with renowned chassis specialist Dallara to create the Pacchetto Tempesta (Storm Pack) handling package to provide improved airflow under the chassis as well as creating more downforce.

The Tempesta upgrade comes with a more aerodynamic bodywork, four-way adjustable Ohlins shock absorbers, forged and machined aero-grade alloy 20-inch front wheels while the rear was given 21-inch wheels. It also came with a 7 kg titanium exhaust system.

The Huayra has a metallic silver finish, which is a great contrast to the black carbon-fiber front splitter, sculpted wing mirrors, taillight surrounds, and the complete rear and panel and diffuser.

For the interior, they gave the Huayra black leather sport seats with white contrast stitching for accents. Throughout the cabin, it features gorgeous metal detailing as well as bespoke switchgear.

The interior was also fitted with a lot of carbon fiber finishes like the dashboard panel, windscreen surround, seat backs, door panels, steering wheel trim, and transmission tunnel. There is also the hidden carbon-fiber luggage storage compartment under the rear clamshell.

As standard, the Huayra is equipped with a 380mm drilled ceramic Brembo discs with four-piston Brembo calipers for both the front and rear.

Its most recent documented service was back in January 2019 at 2,790 km which was done by SPS Automotive Performance. A Hong Kong representative flew to Japan to carry out the maintenance. A full electronic diagnostic check was done, with the air filter checked and cleaned, while the engine oil and filter were changed. The battery was also recently changed.

This Huayra is currently registered and located in Japan, with the current owner holding it for the past five years.

As of writing, the 2011 Pagani Huayra – Pacchetto Tempesta have a bid of £900,500 with the bidding ending on December 15.

December 10, 2021 / Comments Off

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Low-Mileage 2015 McLaren P1 Hypercar Debuts At Collecting Cars

Collecting Cars U.S. auction platform recently put an extremely low mileage 2015 McLaren P1 hypercar in the market. With only 433 miles on the odometer, this practically brand new, extremely rare hypercar will be on offer until November 11, 2021.

The legendary British luxury automotive maker produced only 375 examples of this impressive model. The McLaren P1 has a top speed of 217 mph. It is capable of going from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds, and it can also go from 0 to 124 mph in just 6.8 seconds.

Under the hood of the P1 is a combination of a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8 engine that can produce 727 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque and an impressive 177hp/192 lb-ft electric motor matched with a seven-speed Graziano dual-clutch transmission with paddle shift. It has a maximum output of 903 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque.

This P1 was meticulously constructed using an exceptionally lightweight carbon fiber monocoque chassis that weighs only 199 pounds or 90 kg. The P1 was also given a lot of lightweight features like the carbon fiber body panels, ultra-thin glass, and carbon finishes. They also removed the carpets, and the cabin was left without lacquer as an additional weight saving feature. This resulted in an ultra-lightweight McLaren P1 hypercar that has a dry weight of only 3076 pounds or 1395 kg.

This P1 is equipped with an F1-derived active aerodynamics, Drag Reduction System (DRS), Instant Power Assist System (IPAS), and a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS).

For the interior, it was given carbon fiber racing seats with carbon black leather and Alcantara trim and Harissa Red stitching as accents.

The P1 has an “Elite Fire Black” finish with extensive gloss carbon fiber trim and contrasting red badge and brake calipers. It was equipped with Stealth wheels and Pirelli P Zero tires. Gloss carbon fiber was used for its bumpers, roof snorkel, door mirror and arms, side panels and ducts, rear wing, and rear clam insert.

As of writing, the bid for this exquisite hypercar is at $100,500.

November 4, 2021 / Comments Off

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