---
title: "This Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 R Come as a Matching Set"
description: "These rare Porsches are inseparable thanks to matching serial numbers."
date: "2017-12-13"
modified: "2017-12-13"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Constantine"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-constantine"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/porsche/16935/this-porsche-918-spyder-and-911-r-come-as-a-matching-set"
categories:
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Porsche News"
tags:
  - "911"
  - "918 Spyder"
  - "Auction"
  - "Bonhams"
  - "Coupe"
  - "luxury"
  - "porsche"
  - "Scottsdale"
  - "sports car"
---

# This Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 R Come as a Matching Set

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Rich Porsche enthusiasts should definitely pay attention to the next [Scottsdale, Arizona auction](<https://www.thedrive.com/vintage/1639/12-essential-classic-cars-to-watch-at-scottsdales-auctions>) because two of the (arguably) most desirable modern Porsches since the Carrera GT are going to the block...together.

[Bonhams](<https://www.bonhams.com/press_release/25256/>) confirmed that it is auctioning off a Porsche 918 Spyder and 911 R at the Scottsdale auction in January, sharing serial number 290– they're basically fraternal twins. Selling them individually would be like separating two siblings on adoption day.

The [2016 911 R](<https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24452/preview_lot/5136966/?category=list&length=10&page=1>) on offer is painted in Acid Green and has just 37 miles on the clock. Only 991 Rs were made, becoming one of the purest and most exclusive new Porsches available.

![message-editor%2F1513129019628-download6.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513129019628-download6.jpg>)
**Bothams**

The [2015 918 Spyder](<https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24452/preview_lot/5136965/?category=list&length=10&page=1>) has more than 2,200 miles on it and comes fully-loaded with [Weissach](<https://www.thedrive.com/porsche/7039/take-a-lap-around-porsches-test-track-in-weissach>) wheels and a lift system for clearing speed bumps and steep driveways. Just 294 of Porsche's hypercars were destined for the U.S. market, making this example quite rare.

This is a historic auction, as two cars this coveted have never been sold before according to Bonhams. "First, a 918 Spyder and 911 R in such desirable specification are tremendously newsworthy on their own, but offered in nearly brand-new condition with matching serial numbers? It's never been done and represents an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a collector," said Michael Camaino, Bonhams Motoring Specialist.

We can't begin to imagine how much this pair will sell for, not just because of the rarity and [high appreciation](<https://www.thedrive.com/porsche/12625/is-a-second-hand-porsche-911r-worth-the-exorbitant-pricetag>) of both models, but also the fact that these "twins" shouldn't be separated.

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![message-editor%2F1513128744915-download5.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128744915-download5.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128945562-download1.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128945562-download1.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128772139-download8.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128772139-download8.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128761564-download7.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128761564-download7.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128781017-download9.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128781017-download9.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128790821-download10.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128790821-download10.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128811048-download12.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128811048-download12.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128822667-download13.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128822667-download13.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1513128832822-download14.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1513128832822-download14.jpg>)
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