Most powerful and fastest Porsche 718 roadster ever.
19-05-2023 14:16 - CAR NEWS
Porsche crowns the 718 mid-engine model series with a sports car designed for maximum driving pleasure: The new 718 Spyder RS is the open counterpart to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer of the 911 GT3 with 368 kW (500 hp) is used for the first time in an open mid-engine sports car. The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup racing car is powered by the same lightweight unit with a high-revving concept. In the 718 Spyder RS with its particularly light and puristic manual top, the highly emotional sound of the engine can be experienced particularly well. The standard lightweight sports exhaust system made of stainless steel and the striking process air inlets on the side behind the headrests also contribute to this.
The drive of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the closed 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The six-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 4.0 liters turns up to 9,000 rpm and develops an output of 368 kW (500 hp) and a maximum torque of 450 Newton meters. Connected to a short-ratio seven-speed PDK transmission, the six-cylinder accelerates the two-seater roadster to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. 200 km/h is reached after 10.9 seconds. Compared to the 718 Spyder without the “RS” suffix, the new top model is not only 59 kW (80 hp) more powerful, but also accelerates to 100 km/h half a second faster. The top speed here is 308 km/h instead of 300 km/h. Like every modern RS model, the new 718 Spyder RS will be delivered exclusively with a Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK): It changes the seven gears in a flash and guarantees maximum performance. Thanks to the shift paddles, you can always keep your hands on the steering wheel, even when changing gears manually. Alternatively, the driver can engage the gears with the ergonomically designed selector lever on the center console.
The front end of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS is almost identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The front hood is made of CFRP as standard and has a wide air outlet above the bumper. The two NACA air intakes are used for better brake cooling without the c w- negatively affecting value. Sideblades on the outer ends of the bumper increase downforce. The front spoiler lip is slightly shorter than on the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, which, in conjunction with its large rear wing, generates higher overall downforce and therefore requires a larger front lip for aerodynamic balance. Instead, the 718 Spyder RS has a distinctively shaped spoiler lip at the rear, shaped like a duck's tail. All aerodynamic components are matched to each other. They keep the car in aerodynamic balance and ensure maximum driving stability at high speeds.
The new 718 Spyder RS has a manually operated single-layer lightweight soft top. It is designed to be particularly space-saving and consists of two parts: an awning and a weather partition. Both are completely detachable and can be stowed individually or together in the vehicle. The sun sail can also be used alone as a so-called bimini top. This protects the driver and front passenger from intense sunlight. At the same time, the passenger compartment remains largely open at the sides and behind the passengers.
The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder and is tuned for maximum driving pleasure on winding roads. It comes standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with sports tuning and a 30 millimeter lower ride height, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear axle differential lock, chassis bearings with ball joints and 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. The chassis is characterized by razor-sharp steering precision, agile handling and extremely neutral driving behavior. Ride height, camber, toe and stabilizer can be adjusted individually. Compared to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, the spring and damper rates have been reduced in order to achieve a more cabrio-typical set-up.
The new 718 Spyder RS has a manually operated single-layer lightweight soft top. It is designed to be particularly space-saving and consists of two parts: an awning and a weather partition. Both are completely detachable and can be stowed individually or together in the vehicle. The sun sail can also be used alone as a so-called bimini top. This protects the driver and front passenger from intense sunlight. At the same time, the passenger compartment remains largely open at the sides and behind the passengers.
The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder and is tuned for maximum driving pleasure on winding roads. It comes standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with sports tuning and a 30 millimeter lower ride height, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear axle differential lock, chassis bearings with ball joints and 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. The chassis is characterized by razor-sharp steering precision, agile handling and extremely neutral driving behavior. Ride height, camber, toe and stabilizer can be adjusted individually. Compared to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, the spring and damper rates have been reduced in order to achieve a more cabrio-typical set-up.
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