The Porsche 918 Spyder together with its archrivals, the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1, mark a stunning turning point in sports car development.

All three seamless integrate hybrid electric technology into their performance envelope, thus mapping the way for future generations of supercars.

Eminently capable of mind-bending speed and astonishing driving dynamics, the 918 Spyder is not quite the antithesis of its uncompromising, analog predecessor, the Carrera GT, though it is indeed far less of a hard-edged track-weapon.

Its hybrid powertrain and other attributes made it more well-rounded than the singularly focused Carrera GT, with astounding everyday useability.

Additionally, it boasted the furthest electric-only range, lowest carbon dioxide emissions, and lowest fuel consumption when compared to its direct competitors, the LaFerrari and P1.

It was also the most understated of the three in terms of design.

Cradled in a chassis constructed of carbon fiber-reinforced composite...