Rare Porsche 918 Spyder 'Product News' Brochure (01/12) – The Next Step

A unique piece of official Porsche history for the ultimate collector. This is the original Product News 01/12 brochure, titled "918 Spyder – The next step".

This exclusive document was sent by Porsche AG in January 2012 directly to the select group of VIP buyers who had placed a deposit. It served as an official progress update to inform them about secret developments in Weissach, more than a year and a half before production of the hybrid hypercar officially began.

Key Features and Historical Highlights:

• Exclusive VIP Literature: Not available to the general public, sent only to pre-order holders.
• Early Simulation Data: Contains early factory specifications, including the estimated Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time (< 7:22 min) and early power output figures of "over 770 hp".
• Design Secrets: In-depth explanation of how styling elements from the legendary Porsche 917 and RS Spyder were merged into the final design.
• Limitation Details: Information regarding reserving personal production numbers (001 to 918).

Specifications:

• Publisher: Porsche AG
• Publication Code: Product News 01/12
• Language: English
• Condition: Excellent, crisp condition (MINT condition) – Fully original factory printed literature.