Porsche 918 Spyder vs Porsche Carrera GT

How does the Porsche 918 Spyder stack up against the Porsche Carrera GT? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Porsche 918 SpyderPorsche 918 Spyder
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Porsche Carrera GTPorsche Carrera GT
SpecPorsche 918 SpyderPorsche Carrera GT
Horsepower (max)875 hp612 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.6 s3.9 s
Top speed345 km/h330 km/h
Variants11
Body styleRoadsterRoadster
Generation918980
Production2013 – 20152004 – 2007
Length4,643 mm4,613 mm
Width1,940 mm1,921 mm
Height1,167 mm1,166 mm
Wheelbase2,730 mm2,730 mm

Porsche 918 Spyder vs Porsche Carrera GT: common questions

Is the Porsche 918 Spyder or Porsche Carrera GT faster?
The Porsche 918 Spyder is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.5s versus the Porsche Carrera GT's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 2.6s vs 3.9s).
Which has more horsepower, the Porsche 918 Spyder or the Porsche Carrera GT?
The Porsche 918 Spyder makes more power: 875 hp (652 kW) versus 612 hp (456 kW) for the Porsche Carrera GT.
Is the Porsche 918 Spyder or Porsche Carrera GT faster on top speed?
The Porsche 918 Spyder has the higher top speed at 214 mph (345 km/h), versus 205 mph (330 km/h) for the Porsche Carrera GT.
What is the main difference between the Porsche 918 Spyder and the Porsche Carrera GT?
Both are roadsters in the same class. The Porsche 918 Spyder has the power advantage, while the Porsche Carrera GT undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.