Mansory Carbon Fiber Body kit set for Porsche 918
MANSORY Customization Programme for the Porsche 918 Spyder — the 918-Unit, LMP1-Derived, 887-hp Plug-in-Hybrid Hypercar of Mission-Weissach Provenance
The Porsche 918 Spyder (Type 918, 2013-2015) is not a car you improve — it is a car you refine within its engineering envelope. Produced in exactly 918 examples between September 2013 and June 2015 at the dedicated Zuffenhausen manufactory line, the 918 is the Mars-to-Mercedes car in Porsche's Mission E / Mission R hypercar lineage: a plug-in-hybrid hypercar whose 4.593-litre naturally-aspirated 90° V8 (dry-sump, titanium connecting rods, 9 150 rpm redline) was derived from the RS Spyder LMP2 prototype's race powerplant. That combustion engine produces 608 hp at 8 600 rpm and 540 Nm at 6 700 rpm, supplemented by a 95 kW front-axle electric motor and a 115 kW rear-axle electric motor working through the front wheel hubs (FMDC) and through the PDK's rear shaft respectively — the car's combined output is 887 hp and 1 275 Nm. The 918 weighs 1 634 kg (Weissach package: 1 584 kg), does 0-100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 7.3 s, and reaches a 345 km/h top speed. Mansory's programme for this car is deliberately, rigorously restrained: the goal is to sharpen visual signature and add a layer of artisan-quality carbon components without impinging on the Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA) system whose three active elements — front air inlets, rear wing, rear air diffuser — are computer-controlled across the chassis's five drive-mode stages (E-Power / Hybrid / Sport Hybrid / Race Hybrid / Hot Lap).
The philosophy of a 918 refinement
Because the 918 is a low-volume, numbered, Weissach-provenanced hypercar that already represents the state of the art of mid-2010s aero engineering — the rear wing is actively and hydraulically controlled, the front air intakes open and close by programme, the rear diffuser varies its position for drag-vs-downforce optimisation — Mansory's refinement programme does not rebody the car. Instead, it layers pre-preg autoclave-cured carbon components onto the factory aero geometry, maintaining the Weissach aerodynamic stall-and-reattach map that Porsche engineers refined on the Nardò high-speed oval. This is philosophically distinct from, say, the Lamborghini Aventador Carbonado programme (where Mansory rebodies the car head-to-toe) or the Bentley Le Mansory II programme (full visual rethink of a touring-GT platform). The 918 programme is for owners who want Mansory's artisan forged wheels, carbon component upgrades, and bespoke interior retrim — without ever interrupting the car's FIA-measured downforce curve.
Carbon options list for the 918 programme
Mansory 918 carbon components: carbon front lip (add-on splitter, preserves PAA air-inlet geometry); front-lip add-on flap; front-bumper air-intake covers; air-intake fin covers; rear-bumper air-outtake cover; rear-bumper flap; air-outtake flap; carbon front splitter; carbon rear spoiler (for owners whose donor is not Weissach and who prefer a fixed-element aesthetic over active wing); foot-for-rear-wing carbon upright; rear panel carbon. All parts are supplied as add-on overlays on original Porsche factory geometry — not as full-replacement panels — so the car can be reversibly returned to its unmodified state for heritage/provenance reasons during any future ownership transfer.
Donor 918 Spyder — key numbers
Donor car: Porsche 918 Spyder (Type 918), produced in 918 units at Zuffenhausen between 2013 and 2015. Base combustion engine: MR6 4.593 L 90° V8, naturally aspirated, dry-sump, titanium connecting rods, 608 hp @ 8 600 rpm, 540 Nm @ 6 700 rpm, redline 9 150 rpm. Electric motors: front-axle 95 kW (decoupling clutch, top-speed disengagement), rear-axle 115 kW (integrated with PDK rear shaft via electronically-controlled clutch). Combined output: 887 hp / 1 275 Nm. Battery: 6.8 kWh lithium-ion (air-cooled Panasonic cells). EV range: 29 km. Combined fuel economy: 3.0 L/100 km (US EPA: 67 MPGe). Transmission: 7-speed PDK. Kerb weight: 1 634 kg (Weissach 1 584 kg). Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 2.6 s; 0-200 km/h in 7.3 s. Top speed: 345 km/h. Brakes: Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brake (PCCB) 410 mm front / 390 mm rear. Chassis: carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) monocoque. Option packages: Weissach (magnesium wheels, full-carbon body, racing retrim, −41 kg weight reduction), Liquid Metal Paint, Martini livery. Total 918 production: 918 units (887 coupé, plus a small number of later Weissach upgrades).
Mansory forged wheels for the 918
Factory 918 wheel specification: 20" front / 21" rear on forged aluminium (or magnesium on Weissach package). Mansory retains the 20"/21" staggered factory sizing — stepping up would compromise the PAA-calibrated air-flow around the wheel-arch vortex generators. Mansory forged 918 wheel designs: FS.15 and FS.18 in full-face carbon-matching satin-black, brushed titanium, polished bronze, or paint-to-match Liquid Metal colours (including the factory Liquid Metal Silver and Liquid Metal Chrome Blue). Tyre fitment: 265/35 R20 front / 325/30 R21 rear (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Pirelli P Zero Corsa). Weissach-donor magnesium wheels may be retained — Mansory forged components complement Weissach magnesium without replacement. Full forged-wheel catalogue: hodoor.world/collection/forgedwheels.
Global reach — where 918 Spyders live
The 918-unit production run placed examples in specific collector geographies: the programme can ship to donor locations worldwide. Dominant territories: the United States (approximately 294 examples delivered to the US, the single largest market — California, Florida, Texas, New York), Germany (home market), United Kingdom, Switzerland (Geneva, Zürich), Italy, France, Monaco, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Norway, United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Japan (a strong Japanese 918 collector base, particularly around Tokyo), Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa. Country-specific shipping guides and installer networks: United States, Switzerland, Japan, UAE, Singapore.
Mansory's hypercar refinement portfolio
Sister low-volume-hypercar programmes in Mansory's catalogue: Ferrari LaFerrari (SF90 predecessor with 6.3 NA V12 + HY-KERS hybrid, 963 hp combined), McLaren P1 (3.8 biturbo V8 + e-motor, 903 hp combined), Bugatti Chiron (8.0 W16 quad-turbo, 1 500 hp), Bugatti Veyron (predecessor W16 programme), Pagani Huayra, Koenigsegg Regera (collaboration). Within the Porsche family: the 918 Spyder (this programme) is the hypercar-tier; Mansory's Porsche programmes also cover Taycan Turbo S, 911 Turbo 992 / 991, Macan, Cayenne Coupé, Cayenne 958, Panamera 971 / 970.
Order process and lead times
Orders require VIN confirmation, donor specification (base 918 vs Weissach package), existing paintwork code or desired paint-to-sample match, target wheel finish, interior retrim scope (Alcantara, leather, carbon-weave sections), and destination country with registration type (individual / LTD / corporate). Lead time: the 918 carbon component set is batch-produced on Mansory's autoclave schedule — expect 8-12 weeks for a complete aero-and-wheel package, 12-16 weeks if Alcantara-and-carbon interior retrim is included. Professional installation: 1-2 weeks (the 918's carbon-monocoque construction and active-aerodynamic elements require specialist installer network — Mansory recommends authorised Porsche Centre or equivalent facilities). Contact: +44 7488 818747 (WhatsApp) or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions — Mansory 918 programme
Does Mansory's programme affect the PAA (Porsche Active Aerodynamics) system? No — the kit is designed as add-on overlays that preserve the hydraulic rear wing movement, front-inlet active flaps, and rear-diffuser articulation. PAA retains full OEM function.
Is the Weissach magnesium wheel set compatible with Mansory carbon overlays? Yes — the Mansory carbon components are wheel-independent; Weissach magnesium wheels are retained without alteration.
Will the hybrid battery's cooling path be affected? No — the 918's lithium-ion battery sits above the rear-axle sub-frame, cooled through an independent air circuit unaffected by exterior aero-carbon components.
Does Mansory alter the car's numbered build plaque or provenance documentation? No — the Weissach factory build plaque, certification data, and Porsche Classic heritage documentation remain unaltered. Mansory carbon components carry their own quality marks, separate from factory provenance.
Are Mansory carbon additions reversible for auction or collection purposes? Yes — all overlays are non-destructive to the factory bodywork; a future owner can remove the Mansory programme and return the car to factory specification for sale at major auction houses.
What is the typical pricing envelope for a complete 918 programme? Contact for pricing — the 918's scarcity and Weissach-specific tooling mean figures are discussed on a VIN-by-VIN basis.
Does the 918 programme include power upgrades? No — the 4.6 V8's 608 hp (887 hp combined) is not uprated; Mansory's programme is aero, wheel, and interior-focused only for this donor.
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