2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Edition 918 Spyder

3,800cc DOHC Twin Turbo Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Direct Electronic Fuel Injection
530bhp at 6,500rpm
7-Speed PDK Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Ceramic Composite brakes

*Rarely seen 918 Spyder Edition
*Only 2,080 miles from new
*Number 72 of 918 examples built
*One of only 46 Cabriolets and 73 Coupes Edition 918 Spyder produced

THE 911 TURBO S

The facelifted version of the 997 Turbo was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show. It received a completely new 3.8 liter engine generating a maximum power output of 500 bhp, thanks to a revised BorgWarner variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers, while the optional 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox replaced the Tiptronic. For its most discerning customers, Porsche turned the dial up to 11 and introduced the Turbo S model. The king of the hill Turbo S increased the horsepower to a tire scorching 530, while making all of the must have options standard. Some of those standard options include the 7-Speed PDK gearbox, Sport Chrono package, Porsche Torque Vectoring, dynamic engine mounts, aggressive carbon-ceramic brakes. The Turbo S also had some more material changes like a modified front-suspension geometry, which gives the car more precise steering allowing the driver better control at triple digit speeds.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

If you were lucky enough to score a build slot for the Porsche 918 Spyder, in typical Porsche fashion, you were offered the exclusive opportunity to spend even more money and buy an additional exclusive machine. Limited to 918 units, the 911 Turbo S 918 Spyder Edition (offered, confusingly, as both a coupe and cabriolet) featured a raft of special details including loads of carbon trim, upgraded leather, and a healthy slathering of Acid Green paint and dye on the brake calipers, stitching, side mirrors, steering wheel detail, instrument needles, sill plates, and more. This phenomenal Turbo S 918 Spyder Edition Cabriolet, the 72nd built, was produced in September of 2011 in Black over Black leather with Acid Green details and delivered new to Owings Mills, Maryland. According to the window sticker, the total sticker price was $175,575. To protect the paint, the front of the car was wrapped in a clear bra while the hood has fitted with a matte black wrap.

The current owner acquired the car in May of 2013 with 2060 miles on the clock. Since joining the present collection, a mere 20 miles have been added. With such limited use, it is advised that some mechanical checks should be undertaken prior to racking up the miles.

For many, the Turbo S is considered the ultimate 911, it possesses all of the creature comforts that Porsche enthusiasts have come to know and love, while being able to rip a 0-60 time of only 3.1 seconds. The sale of this car presents an incredible opportunity to acquire a best of breed 997.2 Turbo S.