Porsche 918 Spyder Review // $2,000,000 Masterpiece

[@zak__21]

The way this looks after soo many years makes me understand Porsche's simplistic design style. It simply stands the test of time effortlessly

[@Modmaann]

Well put. It's so true too!

[@GGGames_93]

It looks really good. but it's not as pretty as a laferrari imho. However Porsche's design ages really well, as you pointed out.

[@paganizondasroadster1660]

Not true all Porsche look the same that’s why. That’s why most people don’t buy theee cars or own 2-3 of them you can see people buy 2-4 Ferrari not the Porsche they all look the same.

[@the_lucifer]

*Looks at whatever garbage BMW's churning out these days*

[@Schervin]

Thanks for commenting on the car, so sick of people repeating the exact same phrases for every video like "you are amazing guys" "you are the best youtubers" "your videos are great", like ok, we already knew that, let's talk about the car, the detail. I appreciate your comment

[@taylormoore7325]

James’s reaction after launching it for the first time might be my favorite moment in the history of the channel

[@nickbooe5697]

agreed

[@clubbizarre]

Absolutely agree

[@Kwalk8808]

100% agreed

[@bruceduncan9615]

Cheeks: clenched

[@blaqboi3496]

Immediately gave the video a like after that

[@voidastralbirth]

That Porsche looks like it hasn’t aged a day since last decade. It would look new if it were released today. What an incredible piece of technology.

[@aravioli4203]

This car hit the scene in the mid 2010s. She has not aged one day since then.

[@jingyangli3440]

So true, it looks better than most of the super car manufactured today.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

Weird, right? Looks 2023 with car designs now being simplified and less aggressive than their previous generations.

[@andrewduong2740]

Probably because it hasn't been that long. 2015 was pretty recent

[@kornelejsmont7581]

​@@andrewduong2740 its from 2013, 10 years old is a pretty long time

[@Stang70Fastback]

I have to say, this might be the best review I have EVER seen in terms of properly communicating what it must be like for "normal people" like me to experience driving a true hypercar. It was exhilarating just to watch, and the thought that I'll never be able to experience something like that makes me emotional all on its own. What a fantastic opportunity you guys were given, and props for doing such a great job of communicating it so that we laypeople could live vicariously through your experience.

[@FrozenPantiezzz]

Who said you'll never be able to drive one? You never know what the future has in store!

[@HotdogSosage]

If I become mega rich I'll message you to come over and drive it lol

[@Stang70Fastback]

@@HotdogSosage Samesies! Lol.

[@notcaleb9828]

I thought the same bro, maybe one day, who knows

[@TheUsama19]

You just made me shed a tear this Sunday night I m gonna remember this comment of yours and if I make it I m gonna find you and share the experience with you and I m sure you d do the same for me if we make it happen

[@cesarpalmos8235]

For those interested, this has AWD and 4 wheel steering. This car has 500 tq at 800 rpm, with a max torque of 944. This was the first production road car to lap the Nürburgring in under 7 minutes at 6:57, beating the previous record, Dodge Viper ACR, by 14 seconds!

[@tonierbuckle0202]

You might need to change this to say it dif it in under 7 minutes. But yeah, the 918 is up there as one of the all time greats in my eyes

[@sunnyta619]

Yes but can it do the kessel run in less than 12 parsecs?

[@jsilva7005]

⁠​​⁠ Hey guys I saw a video for a new Porsche that came out a few months ago but I can’t remember the model. If I remember correctly it was like a refreshed version of an older model. Manual transmission. Relatively cheap for a new Porsche, under 140k I think. It was driver focused but not as high performance as the GT3. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@originaltruths2305]

@@jsilva7005caymen gt4 or older 911 turbo maybe

[@jsilva7005]

@@originaltruths2305 Chill thanks.

[@justinpeterson6965]

It’s awesome to see the authentic, raw emotion and lack of composure from you guys when you honestly experience something so unique!

[@593432223]

Can say that again

[@benrussell917]

They're literally like a pair of giddy kids on Christmas morning, I love it.

[@jsilva7005]

⁠​​⁠ Hey guys I saw a video for a new Porsche that came out a few months ago but I can’t remember the model. If I remember correctly it was like a refreshed version of an older model. Manual transmission. Relatively cheap for a new Porsche, under 140k I think. It was driver focused but not as high performance as the GT3. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@jsilva7005]

⁠​​⁠ Hey guys I saw a video for a new Porsche that came out a few months ago but I can’t remember the model. If I remember correctly it was like a refreshed version of an older model. Manual transmission. Relatively cheap for a new Porsche, under 140k I think. It was driver focused but not as high performance as the GT3. Does anyone know what I’m talking about? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@paulomunozartavia2282]

@@jsilva7005Could you give more details? Can you recall the color, or a specific detail from the video?

[@fim322]

Man getting older definitely warps your sensation of time... I can't wrap my head around the fact that the 918 (and the LaFerrri /P1) came out a full decade ago. Feels like yesterday. 😢😮

[@stingray6782]

Bro said fereriririrr

[@Muhluri]

LaFerri sounds like a fancy boat

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Muhluri LaFerrari and FXX K go BRRRRRR.

[@garycastronova7939]

I remember when it was just a prototype they were showing in Monterey. My cousin bought one eventually with the weissache package and took it out to laguna seca and gave me a ride. Pretty sick car but not my favorite of his cars

[@bedahtpro]

@@garycastronova7939 what more does he have?

[@302racing3]

It’s amazing when two regular joes review incredible machinery and you hear the visceral excitement and glee. Sometimes the pros on the tv shows get so use to these cars that the sensation isn’t felt.

[@erikwithak6555]

Thomas and James certainly aren’t regular joes when it comes to the car scene. However even with their experience in other fast cars, seeing their excitement certainly does make me smile

[@cafe405]

I'm grateful these guys are maintaining their amateur status for the car review Olympics.

[@Buoyboii]

@@erikwithak6555but they ACT like regular joes and that’s the difference, at least for me Way more relatable

[@snakeeyes9246]

That's why James was cursing the way he was at 3:55.

[@a.k.k05]

Even after 10 years, the 918 still feels fresh!

[@hrvojegrgic5111]

All greatest cars have timeless design in them.

[@nabeelsherazi8860]

james' demonstration of the throttle response at 5:05 ..... it's crazy that i will never be able to drive this car but in those ten seconds, i understood immediately what it must be like. just amazing capability to be able to convey that in a video.

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

My favorite of the "Holy Trinity" by far. Lovely sound and looks classy, while also being the fastest around a track. Such a cool car.

[@07acanoia]

Same! Has always been my favorite of the Trinity. Classic, ageless design. Def a dream car of mine!

[@YounesLayachi]

This car has 0 weaknesses. Even the engine sound is pretty good, helped in large part by that ridiculously awesome exhaust system. And if you don't wanna hear it so much, go full electric mode. Put the roof on. Do both or neither. Advertised 3 L/100 km. Still revs to 9000 which is more than many of its rivals can reach. It was reality-defying and still is.

[@Unicornpirate]

Man I watched Clarkson's review of the P1 on Spa and he made that my favorite but after watching this I'm having second thoughts. I've seen other 918 reviews from the likes of EVO, Chris Harris, Carwow, ThatDudeinBlue and even Top Gear's own review by Hammond. They really didn't sell me the 918 as that impressive even though we all know it is. But this video cemented the fact for me that's its an all time masterpiece.

[@papa_pt]

I thought it was the slowest of the 3 around most tracks. Not trying to take away from it what a car 😍

[@JustSomeGuyWithNoMaidens]

@@papa_pt On the majority of tracks it's the fastest. And Porsche was the only one of the three to actually publish their Nurburgring time. McLaren claimed it was "under 7 minutes" but never gave a figure. And Ferrari never bothered timing it

[@Irinananana]

959, Carrera GT and the 918, the lineage of the Überporsche. I can't wait to see what the next iteration will be.

[@timlorenz1911]

the GT1

[@Irinananana]

@@timlorenz1911 There was only 1-2 street legal vehicles of the 911 GT1, so I don't count it. Otherwise I could have mentioned several street legal Le Mans cars from Porsche.

[@dontfallyoumighthurtyourse4694]

Probably some all electric bullshit

[@campervanman5340]

@@Irinananana 25 were built for road use for homologation.

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

919 Evo was insane for a racecar as well

[@cjfraser9233]

I can't believe you're reviewing such an incredible car! Congratulations!

[@13ALeXhomeboy]

I work at Porsche, and let me tell you, they are working on a new Hypercar for production. Great things coming from Porsche, always!

[@pewdiefanno19]

The Mission X sir?

[@carlohenley4044]

This is one of the greatest car reviews the internet has ever seen. I'm still smiling :) Just the pure joy of driving an astounding car. If I can speak for all performance car nerds out there, thank you very much for sharing this with us!

[@grahamsalmons2027]

These boys have a way of articulating and demonstrating how a car FEELS to be in, to own, to drive, like no other presented channel.

[@mikeprice1875]

“I’d take this over an LFA.” Enough said. My ultimate dream car.

[@madcoyote]

Wait until they get their hands on a Carrera GT.

[@billseiler4952]

It’s a better looking interior ….but the LFA sound is hands down better

[@kabob21]

@@billseiler4952If you’re basing buying an incredible sports car on sound alone you’re missing the greater experience.

[@madcoyote]

@@billseiler4952 I don't deny that the LFA is the best sounding car on the planet, it was tuned by the musical department of Yamaha. Porsche on the other hand delivered a purebred sports car which happened to sound on par. But the combination of the 2nd best sounding engine plus the unparalleled driving dynamics, will make it so much more exhilarating. As they said with the 918, they got overwhelmed so that the "bad" sounding V8 didn't matter. Imagine a V10 plus the thrilling dynamics = Carrera GT ;)

[@JacesOwnWorld]

@@kabob21 exactly. The LFA sound is great, but the rest of the car is sup par on performance.

[@EJ-V8Bikes]

Best Throttle House video EVER! The car journalism, story telling, authentic human emotions, filming and editing (especially the immediate editing cuts between James screaming in pleasure and cut to Thomas all relaxed questioning what's the big deal with this car) - BRILLIANT! Thanks for your amazing videos guys!!

[@wayner8088]

THIS 👆

[@gregalanbell]

Best car ever too

[@danielbrower3895]

I completely agree!

[@javigar133]

I think the LFA clip stands out, but, this one is hilarious too. What a beast

[@not_the_stig]

"world's fastest periodic table of the elements".....world's best description of the 918 spyder.

[@eb110americana]

When the Holy Trinity of hypercars 1st debuted, the 918 seemed the most pedestrian when it came to looks and everyday usability. The design has aged well, and I actually like it more now, although it would be a tough choice among all 3. They really need to channel more 918 pizzazz into the next Boxter/Cayman.

[@hankidyhank]

Growing up is going from thinking the P1 is the best car of the trinity to the 918

[@laistab1916]

Honestly id still take the porsche

[@Max-hy9ud]

The Engine itself is a masterpiece. The LMP2 RS Spyder Heart used in a road car is mega. And Fun fact. The 963 engine is based on the 918/RS Spyder engine as well.

[@eyesrightout]

No, no, completely different layout, capacity... no

[@mtb0x]

So I’ve come to the comments only 8mins into the video, and I’ve smiled and giggled like a school girl, and my cheeks hurt from smiling. Thank you guys. Taking us on this journey. I feel like I’ve met one of my heroes, through you and your story telling today. 😱

[@TTGamingTrinh]

I’m at 7:16 rn and going through the same feelings 😂

[@Mr.ImbeciIe]

Same, I was clapping my hands and laughing while eating breakfast

[@593432223]

I feeĺ like i have driven the car through them

[@HeisenbergFam]

16:57 "This is one of those cars they threw every bit of knowledge they had at it" one of the most accurate sentences said in history

[@thehumanoid6543]

Waltuh what are you doing waltuh🤧🤧

[@eddytheki113r]

Jesse put every bit of knowledge jessee

[@eddytheki113r]

Open gne noor! Open gne car door!!!

[@thehumanoid6543]

@@eddytheki113r open na Noor💀💀

[@Zubayer_Islam_Rezoan]

The laferrari may have more status quo, the p1 may have more power, but the 918 has been my crush from day 1. The silver color on the slipstream design is my favorite thing about this machine. I wish I had two of them!

[@grozaphy]

status quo?

[@neilmick6778]

​@@grozaphy rockin all over the world.

[@RBGBaldy]

​@@grozaphy lol he tried to sound intelligent 🤣

[@sneezinhatch]

He's actually correct but the LFA is the closest comparison to this car made in a limited amount and now are millions of dollars

[@thehumanoid6543]

"Status quo"? Brudda it has a 6 litre 10000 rpm v12 it deserves all the status quo it has

[@advaitkadam997]

I rank this channel as close as top gear .. best channel . Now a days car reviews has gotten so technical and numbers based. No one says how the real enthusiast experience is like. And Thomas and James looks like they genuinely enjoy cars rather than others who are just there for "work". Love you guys

[@aquatone61]

The 918 Spyder truly is a once in a lifetime car. I worked at a dealership when this was being developed and I got to see internal info releases that basically saw it gain a significant amount (like hundreds) of HP as specs from the P1 and La Ferrari were released to the public. Porsche spent most of the development time on this car getting the programming right. The hardware was nailed down pretty early in the development phase. Getting the hybrid system to work with the engine seamlessly and let the car do all the ridiculous things it is able to do is truly a masterwork of engineering (cue the video of Chris Harris DRIFTING the 918 Spyder like an S14) and proves that Porsche engineers are literally the best in the whole automotive world. The tech in this car is about 10-15 years ahead of its time. It may not be the prettiest of the Holy Trinity but it is a beautiful car inside and out.

[@mikehagmaier3949]

You guys are so dialed in and living the dream! Really felt this one. Thanks for putting us as close to being the driver’s seat as most of us will ever get.

[@purwantiallan5089]

This car is as epic as it gets.

[@Poorschedriver]

This might be some of your best work. I'm always amazed how you continue to develop funny opening skits (this one was one of my favorites), and the review is concise without being lengthy or reptetive. Add to that the marvelous production quality and you guys seriously have some top-gear level content. Well done.

[@farzambaig9654]

I'd like to think they're definitely doing better than Top Gear right now. Their content is always as captivating as it gets.

[@mouadbabaahmed]

@@farzambaig9654 i think he meant the old top gear

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@farzambaig9654 Farzam Baig, i bet the car that you mention seem cool mate.

[@farzambaig9654]

@@purwantiallan5089 very cool indeed.

[@philenchymsejour8018]

The LFA, the Ford GT (that tried to kill James) and now the 918 Spyder. You guys are reviewing all the cars I grew up loving and I love that for y'all. You guys are doing great work man 👏🏿 👏🏿

[@bcurrall09]

959, Carrera GT, 918...love that Porsche just throws out an absolute masterpiece ever decade or so

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

I have never seen James get on the throttle so much before! He really got hooked on that 918. 😅 5:46 Haaaaa! 🤣 If it wasn't raining right now, I'd get on my Hayabusa and go for a little ride. I got a craving for adrenaline now!

[@pajtim9079]

"Oh my f*ck! Oh my f*ck" 😂that's...who even says that?

[@RolandL429]

What a car, such a timeless piece of art. Let me just buy one real quick... in Forza Horizon.

[@DV-ou1yu]

Lmao facts

[@ConnorHammond]

Hey, it's a great car in FH5 lol

[@Harry29591]

is it in FH4 or is it 5 exclusive?

[@Nick-jq5nl]

@@Harry29591 It was my most driven vehicle in FH4, iirc. It's one of the best all-around vehicles in the game (esp if you damage setting is cosmetic).

[@samuelpersson6996]

@@Nick-jq5nlreal men drive with it set on simulation /s

[@MostlyHuman]

This is the first car review that I've jumped up and cheered for! Endless torque is never associated with high-revving small displacement NA engines so it's amazing to witness how well Porsche executed this torque-filling hyper hybrid. James' hand->throttle gestures nicely illustrate how immediate this car responds... amazing!

[@Schervin]

4.6 liter engine is not small

[@say_wut]

@@Schervin for NA hypercar it is

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@say_wut yep. It also has 590bhp and 557PP.

[@Schervin]

@@say_wut It's not that big, but it isn't small, AMG One engine is small

[@lasseblomqvist9378]

Guys, you have done it again. Like in the epic LFA review it is about feelings. The car is of course spectacular but for us, the viewers, the difference is how you are able to channel your experience even when you are so overwhelmed that you cannot speak. You transfer your feelings from these moments into my living room, letting me take part of this breathtaking experience. An experience that I would never have the opportunity to have myself. Beautiful work, thank you so much. 🙏

[@Eastdog98]

Well Said

[@stefanscott5424]

I cannot WAIT until someone loans you guys a P1 or La Ferrari to review. This was awesome

[@dailydriven991]

This is one of the best car reviews I’ve ever seen. For all the reasons everyone else has stated. This car is one of the goats for me but you guys actually conveyed beyond b roll what it feels like to drive it. The excitement and exhilaration made it through my headphones. Thank you.

[@naidster]

You guys have a way to convey the car feel over the video that the original top used to have. Love it

[@BradAllen1020]

Being in sheer shock from just the acceleration, not the sound or sharpness or anything as such, is exactly how I felt hopping on my first Hyper Bike. The sensation of pulling in every gear as hard as first effortlessly is an unexplainable sensation

[@Slingshotgixxer]

I totally agree, that very thing rescrambled my brain to completely redefine every past sensation of acceleration and motion

[@toddstephens4431]

Not sure your definition of hyper bike (CBR1000R is what I rode, not hyper but very fast liter bike) but I completely agree.

[@BradAllen1020]

@Todd Stephens 2008 Zx-14 is what I'm referring to lol

[@CasualEmily]

"Baka monoga, doitsu no kagaku wa seika ichi!!!" A quote that embodies this car

[@osunaxz]

I work as a car hauler and one day I was loading cars in the port of san diego, ca. There was a 918 spyder all the way in the back waiting to be shipped and I had the chance to look at the car up close and let me tell you it leaves an impression on you that I cannot explain. The car looked so powerful and majestic. I can still remember looking at my own reflection on the brake discs. Just a wonderful piece of engineering.

[@arjunrajendraprasad4516]

Thanks for this video guys. The 918 has been one of my dream cars ever since I laid my eyes on it when it was launched. I was in tears throughout the driving bit of this video as it really gave away just how exhilarating and special the car is. One of the best videos ever!

[@pshame4466]

You guys made me cry again. First, Thomas' reaction in the LFA video, and now James' when he first sends it behind the wheel of the 918. Keep em coming, boys.

[@andrefncduarte]

I almost cry to 😂

[@joshuathomas512]

damn ur emotional but I don't blame u

[@JacesOwnWorld]

LFA = most overrated car ever

[@joefather2463]

@@JacesOwnWorld how many have u driven?

[@ivanweapon1196]

Y'all gay

[@EmoBirb]

I was 8 when the three hybrid supercars arrived and I immediately fell in love with the Porsche 918. It's the most sophisticated and subdued of the 3 but also the most elegant and timeless one. That doesn't mean that the P1 and LF aren't great in their own right.

[@grumblur]

And now I feel old.

[@c3vzn]

Haha I also feel old. I remember well the previous trinity coming out: Enzo, Carrera GT & SLR McLaren.

[@EmoBirb]

@@grumblur Well, these cars are now 10 years old, time flies, right?

[@tundaslug07]

I feel old af

[@MonicaHolly143]

9000 boom

[@justinhouston1414]

This and TopGear’s 918 Spyder review at Abu Dhabi at night are two of my favorite YT videos ever…regardless of subject.

[@dlg5485]

Still my all-time favorite hypercar. I absolutely lusted after the 918 when it debuted and I'm even more impressed now. It's a masterpiece.

[@gtamaniac4639]

There's something so exhilarating about seeing Thomas and James behind the wheel of the Porsche 918 Spyder, arguably the best car ever made. Especially James' reaction to its launch. Pure bliss.

[@COMBATM3D1C]

It’s so much fun to watch two of the most down to earth and honest people review such an amazing car, such genuine and fun reactions! Congrats to the whole team on the journey to this point and the excellence of the videos!

[@purwantiallan5089]

This car is as amazing as even the F40 1992.

[@budthecyborg4575]

Fun fact, the engine in the 918 Spyder is now used in the 963 LeMans Hypercar: "In late 2020, Stefan Moser, as the head engineer responsible for the Porsche 963 powertrain, and his 18-strong team opted for the 4.6-litre engine from the Porsche 918 Spyder."

[@EricHallahan]

Yep, they took it and placed two turbos on it in to turn it into a “Hot Vee”.

[@synapticbit]

This is the reward for your hours of effort, diligence and quality of content creation. Us mere mortal men have no chance of waking up to drive a hyper super car such as the Porsche 918 Spyder and to truly experience the marvel and wonder of what Porsche has created. Thank you for sharing (even if in this flat, digital medium) this experience with us!

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

I used to think Porsches weren't very cool but ones released in the 2000's still look up to date today. They are just SO beautiful.

[@aja363]

Oof!! What an episode!! Thank you, guys! Your excitement is infectious, is an understatement!😃 Let’s say you've taken us viewers along with you for a ride of a lifetime! Look fwd to more adventure episodes!

[@TimmyBoi3]

The production quality of these videos is insane. Whenever I want to watch one, I make sure it's at 4k and the sound is at full volume. Keep up the good work!

[@KarlKoesser]

I love the music starting right when James switches to sport mode, and the launch control engine sound was incredible. From those two brief moments you instantly knew this was going to be something else, and then his reaction was goddamn hilarious

[@MrMara7hon]

I love getting to watch you guys drive these special cars. It feels like watching your friends succeed chasing their dreams!

[@Luminated67]

I loved all three but without a doubt it’s the 918 that I desire the most.

[@StoverEnt]

Those who cherish 2000 era exotic cars will always appreciate the 918. Bucket list experience.

[@CruiseControl1]

What a car! I can't believe that this is already 10 years old. Looks and sounds perfect and if I had a spare 2 million it would be in my garage.

[@nickbooe5697]

Opening with James getting lost for words as hes carried away with the experience made my hair on my neck stand up. Also, to me, a hypercar is the class of car where you spare no expense. You throw everything at it that there is. Magnisium instead of aluminium. Its when the experience and performance trumfs any rationality or common sense. Koeningsegg is a great example of what I mean.

[@joaopaulolemos6001]

Don’t remember these guys to be speechless about a car, regardless of how good it is.. the 918 must be out of this world.. what an amazing video, I could feel their excitement when driving.. this is legendary.. thanks for your work.. this is better than gold..

[@trotanium13]

This is THE Dream car for a lot of car enthusiast, myself included. Though its old, I can't help but re-watch old reviews of it. Thanks for creating this video, it means a lot to all of us that can't afford to see it in person.

[@smashsamson1819]

Feel you man !

[@sherazshahid1]

James’s segment on throttle response put such a big smile on my face. It was so on point that you can really feel what he was feeling.

[@andrewmemije]

This is a refreshing car review. I do love hearing about the tech, engineering, and performance in car reviews but this was a treat to see just raw reaction and emotion. Same vibes from the LFA video. Like what Thomas said, it doesn’t matter what you see in the cockpit, we just want to drive it. Thank you TH for making my weekend! Now can we please split this up between 1000 people?

[@cloudyview]

Watching two relatively jaded car reviewers be turned nearly speechless by the performance of a car is such a fun thing to watch. Same with Top Gear when they reviewed the trio - they were all just shocked be the performance gap that had been created.

[@Mvader7]

I’ve always loved cars. This channel has brought my passion to another level. I don’t have the means to satisfy this passion but I’m doing what I can. It started with a Golf R which I just traded in for an Audi RS 3. Thanks Throttle House! Keep up the amazing work.

[@klaudiuszkonopacki7870]

I was smiling and laughing from excitement just from watching the video, I can see Tom and James had sooo much fun doing this review! Keep up the good work and never change guys

[@whyhellothere3601]

This car has always been #1 on my dream car list, and I was NOT expecting to see a review of it from my favorite channel. Everything from the sound, the motors, the engineering, it's the perfect car imo. This car is the reason I want a hybrid NSX, since I feel like it shares a similar philosophy and a 918 is a bit out of reach, haha.

[@EricLancheres]

Probably the best episode you've ever released. This was amazing, congrats guys.

[@SylvanasYT]

When these cars were released I was super excited to see the future of 'performance' hybrids but we haven't really seen ones that have been this crazy or well designed. So far its been a balance between sacrificing power for practicality but I always hold out hope that we hit the levels of performance hybrids that these cars pioneered. The 918 holds a very special place in my heart, it's toppled my long desire for a Carrera GT, it's destroyed my Italian Supercar wishes, that 918 Spyder is seriously one of the greats and to remember that its only from 2015 terrifies me in the best way possible. Thank you Throttle House for reviewing it and showing the true feeling behind this Titan of a car!

[@dbrowdy]

The new Corvette might be the first hybrid supercar to approach the promise of trickle down from these cars. We shall see!

[@chingasichone1056]

Man have you not seen the SF90 ? Hybrid super car greatness right there

[@SylvanasYT]

@@chingasichone1056 reasonable hybrids at least. Not many people are going out and buying an SF90. The SF90 however is indeed a hefty power train and is insane by its own standard! I suppose I should’ve specified that I wish mid-range cars like 30-60k would abuse performance hybrids and not be as mild as they are sometimes lol

[@R03333]

I was always surprised how little emphasis was put on the 918's V8 I'm glad Thomas mentioned it. I think because the Laf(errari for those perplexed by the term Laf) has it's V12 then the 918's 'defining thing' was the all wheel drive capability & everyone forgot about the V8 in this.

[@thehumanoid6543]

Yupp lol it's a literal Porsche alms Spyder engine

[@justachristian4072]

V10

[@theoteddy9665]

ups

[@amarjit_singh_]

@@justachristian4072 V10?

[@hansdietrich83]

Ah, The Legendary Laf V12...

[@ocdetailing8487]

He has a fit about the sheer speed of the 918… Then he does it again. 👍 haven’t seen him this excited and animated since he reviewed the LFA. Different cars but the same reaction… basically.

[@parkcitybrad]

I’ve watched this many times because I love reliving the joy these guys found in this incredible machine. Too many car reviewers have to feel like the “smartest guy in the room” by discussing the tiniest nits to prove how much they know about cars. This review turns that on its head and just celebrates this car for its awesomeness. We need to get you guys into another hypercar - soon!

[@GRC_Lexxlr8]

The design with this and the Carrera GT are so nice. Especially since everything they make has such a similar design theme, whereas this has it’s own flavors.

[@arisaardi7576]

How far we've come.. You guys deserve every bit of this🔥

[@fsdafas749]

You guys have nailed car content on youtube, i've been binge watching your whole channel for the last week or so. The format you have works so well with the humour as well as the genuine comments on the car. and congrats to getting to review this car, must have been really special.

[@joshtua]

I have never ever in my life liked the designs of Porsches, they have always reminded my of just sporty VW Bugs... but this one has become my favorite looking car of all time. It just looks so freaking good. The front end is perfection and the rear is exotic. I wish I could drive one.

[@mikebridges20]

Watching both initial impressions/reactions was epic! I have to say, this channel has come closest to replacing the early '00 years of Top Gear with Clarkson, May, and Hammond in automotive entertainment. WELL DONE!

[@srujan2482]

Hope you guys get a chance to do the other 2 HyperCars too( P1 and laferrari)🤞🏼

[@t_dub]

The excitement is undeniably infectious. Watching this made my heart race and put a smile on my face that just wouldn't go away. What a car. What a beautifully honest and unpretentious review.

[@ryadderdar991]

this is probably the best car that has come to this channel

[@rjlandicho7593]

Nah, the LFA takes that title.

[@Irowned]

@@rjlandicho7593 Nah

[@whosdondada]

LFA

[@chiragnegi6276]

Looks like a 911 panamera had a baby and is slower than 911 turbo s

[@EvoraGT430]

@@chiragnegi6276 Try watching at 17:08

[@SquiggyWigginz]

My wife has a Lotus Evora and I a Lotus Elise Turbo and we can't imagine a Porsche ever being a better driving experience. However, after watching this and your reactions, we're not so certain anymore.

[@samuttsada2101]

I can the excitement through the screen. Makes me a proud Porsche 981 owner even though I’m nowhere near the 918. Somehow.

[@georgewright3557]

This was awesome. I can’t think of any two guys more deserving of this experience! What a car, and such a fun review

[@7-nix-729]

Your enthusiasm got me more thrilled than the car itself, even if it's amazing. Always a good time when a TH video drops!

[@VintageRKO]

This and the Lexus LFA are my dream cars

[@Bahle_Gaji]

9:06 the engine note matching the music was perfect, just Chef’s kiss 😩

[@wolfeman11111]

I love how much you guys showcased the sound of this beast. I feel like this is so underrated for its sound, no one talks about how damn good that V8 sounds…

[@donaldmokgale3123]

like NOBODY at all, which is so bizarre!!!!!

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@donaldmokgale3123 yep. Thats cool anyway...

[@Porsche1969]

This guy talks such an annoying bullshit about the 918 Spyder engine sound, like "it doesn't sound good, but it sounds so evil and raw blah blah, that it sounds good again...." What a clown! Everybody can hear very clearly the amazing sound of this 4.6 N/A engine. It is a totally unique engine sound, because it was meant for a Porsche racecar. Unlike the quite annoying McLaren P1 V8 turbo sound, which sounds like any other McLaren 3.8 liter V8 turbo crap engine sound of their "1749 different" McLaren road car models.

[@chiefdenis]

Tbh the mic doesn't do it justice, it doesn't sound that good in this recording

[@mfskits]

this has been they're best video to date, I've rewatched it so many times its crazy

[@panher]

The pinnacle of Porsche engineering!

[@samsharma9207]

Love waking up on a Sunday to this content for the morning coffee! Keep killing it guys. Also just picked up a new SL63 AMG. Hope you guys review one soon!

[@markfletcher9351]

Omg the expressions of their faces driving it, wow says it all. Great episode love the show. Keep it going!!!!

[@ChiralWolf]

That generation of hypercar felt like such a pinnacle of engineering, like we reached that point of the bleeding edge of what an ICE can do and we've just sort of gotten stuck since. Absolutely timeless

[@fertyface]

The pinnacle of ICE is indeed hybridization.

[@berky1976]

Very cool that you got your hands on one to show us. Kudos to the owner for letting that happen. Cars that go to only the 1% can't ever be experienced by the rest of us except in videos such as these or video games... which still isn't even close to the actual experience, but hey I'll take what I can get!

[@benyyyo]

Thanks to NFS unbound - this car is just love to drive there aswell 😂

[@frostboy4869]

Well, now I'm hoping TH can have a chance to review the P1 and the La Ferrari!

[@LateNightDateNight]

The P1 will mess their heads up big time, it’s more raw than the 918 and feels like riding a rocket bareback

[@Jay-le7gh]

@@LateNightDateNight bbbj

[@devalraval007]

Always loved the 918. Gem of a Hyper-car!💎

[@juliank2779]

Gotta be one of my favorite cars of all time! Can't wait to see what Porsche has in store for us next!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Next? It'll be electric, so utterly devoid of character.

[@Irinananana]

@@pigeonpoo1823 Highly doubtful

[@Destroyah32]

@@pigeonpoo1823 Porsche is one of few companies to be investing in synthetic fuel. Showing they still love the Internal combustion engine. So I doubt they'd give up on an Ice powered hypercar.

[@august959]

This is definitely one of my favourite throttle house videos

[@peterhammer6915]

@@pigeonpoo1823 Rimac Nevera isnt a bad car, it's actually incredible.

[@venaautos]

When I was 14 in 2015, there was a 918 Weissach at our Porsche dealership, I was lucky enough to sit in and I remember the seating position just being perfect, even at 13, I knew this was how "race drivers" sat, and the centre console is beautiful. Maybe one day I will get the chance.

[@omarpineda57]

Several years ago I remember using these guys review and many others to make a decision on a 4runner and now I'm watching them drive dream cars and I love it.

[@bonbonjovi4836]

Best looking Porche ever made. I remember seeing one as a kid on the road.

[@Thisath100]

Obssesed with how emotionally driven this review was. That's all this car needs-you communicate that so perfectly. Side note: James' arms are looking YUUUUUGE, been treating the gym well 👀

[@tommarino69]

It was always my favourite of the Holy trinity and it still is. Also it has aged far better than the other 2 cars in my opinion. Stunning.

[@matthewrosado1936]

Definitely not, p1 still looks straight outta 2023 still

[@chiefdenis]

Nope!

[@bradleyjohnson6107]

It may be the most beautiful car ever made. Only time will tell.

[@Slymswagger]

You guys finally featuring my all time favorite car