Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 918 Spyder.
The 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is listed as a passenger car, while the supplied data does not specify its underlying platform or engine details. It notes that engine oil type and capacity vary by model and options, and that the vehicle is equipped with an automatic AM‑S7 transmission. Since reliability figures for this model year are absent from the provided information, any assessment of its place in the 918 Spyder’s reliability history would require consulting additional sources.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Overall length | 183.1 in |
| Overall width | 76.4 in |
| Overall height | 46.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3693 lb |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 24 / 22 MPGe |
| Electric range | 420 mi |
| Charge time (240V) | 3.0 hr |
| Electric motor | 95 kW and 116 kW DC Brushless |
| Energy use | 50.0 kWh/100mi |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the 918 Spyder of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Convertible 4.6L V8 + Elec 6.8-kWh | 2.20 sec | 9.80 sec | 887 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | Convertible 4.6L V8 + Elec 6.8-kWh | 2.40 sec | 10.00 sec | 887 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | Convertible 4.6L V8 + Elec 6.8-kWh | 2.50 sec | 10.00 sec | 887 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 · synthetic brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 · synthetic |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) Clutch/Hydraulic fluid 5.49 quarts, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) Wheel set 3.11 quarts |
| Power Steering Fluid | Pentosin CHF11S |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 63.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.079 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Stamped on rotor |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Stamped on rotor |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact…
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015…
Showing 5 of 428 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40/26 4407 | 2026-06-30 | Wheels | Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to… |
| 09/26 3730 | 2026-06-30 | Power Train | Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics… |
| TSTR2636 | 2026-06-29 | Unknown Or Other | Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031 |
| TSTR2635 | 2026-06-29 | Unknown Or Other | Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030 |
| 20/26 | 2026-06-25 | Engine | Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26) |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity. of Oil type and capacity will vary by model and options. Refer to the appropriate service information for the oil type and quantity., per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 24 highway / 22 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 420 miles.