The Porsche 918 is a two-seater built from 2015 to 2015. Engines offered: Plug-in hybrid. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the 918 is
The Porsche 918 is a two-seater that Porsche built from 2015 to 2015 — 1 model years. It has been offered with Plug-in hybrid power. Its closest siblings in the Porsche range: Cayman, Boxster, 718 Cayman.
Porsche 918 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment 918 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Porsche 918 have? Power & range
The Porsche 918 is offered with 1 powertrain — 4.6L 8-cyl Plug-in hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Porsche 918, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid | 4.6L · 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium Gas or Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The 918 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Porsche 918. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | 918 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 1 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Porsche 918?
The 918 is a two-seater, built from 2015 to 2015. Engines offered: Plug-in hybrid.
What is the Porsche 918 warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the 918 reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific 918?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Porsche
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 1981–2026 | 282 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 2003–2026 | 106 | 24 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Porsche Macan | 2015–2026 | 26 | 105 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Porsche Panamera | 2010–2026 | 93 | 25 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Taycan | 2020–2026 | 66 | 93 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Porsche Cayman | 2006–2016 | 20 | 25 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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