PORSCHE 718 SPYDER RS

Swiftest Mightiest Roadster

As the apex of the mid-engine speedster household, Porsche 718 Spyder RS is a lightweight 1,410 kg extreme maneuverability construction open-top elation with a cool-revving naturally aspirated power source further outfitted with a manual mechanism convertible roof. This Spyder RS with its latest high-water mark is 40 kg lighter than the 718 Spyder with PDK and five kg less than 718 Cayman GT4 RS.

Being the latest of the thirty year old Boxster concept car, the novel

718 Spyder RS is the open-top equal of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS where for the first time, the 911-GT3 Cup racing car’s 368 kW (500 PS) naturally aspirated six-cylinder boxer is equipped in an open-top mid-engined sports car.

The six-cylinder engine’s short-ratio seven-speed PDK transmission of maximum 450 torque launches the two-seater Spyder from 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and 200 km/h in only 10.9 seconds. The RS initial signifies a new top speed range of 308 km/h compared to the former 300 km/h. The dual clutch transmission allows lightning speed gear shifting performance that ensures best performance where gearshift paddles enable drivers to maintain their hands on the steering wheel during gear manual change, while an ergonomically designed central console center selector lever is provided as an alternate option.

The car’s intricately coordinated aerodynamic components that secure high speed aerodynamic balance and maximum driving stability is completed with a manually operated single-layer lightweight softtop consisting of a removable sun sail and a weather deflector. This sun sail can become a ‘bimini top’ that only protects the driver and front passenger from sunlight. The entire soft-top roof is 18.3 kg, which is less 7.6 kg than the 718 Spyder and 16.5 kg lighter than the 718 Boxter.

718 Spyder RS chassis utilizes components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder, which is made for optimum driving pleasure on winding roads that comes standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management with sports tuning and has been lowered by 30 millimeters and further features Porsche Torque Vectoring with mechanical limited-slip differential, ball-jointed suspension bearings and 20-inch forged aluminum wheels. The ride height, camber, track and anti-roll bar are individually adjustable where in comparison to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, spring and damper rates are lessened to bring about a more laid back, characteristically convertiblestyle configuration.

A sporty character model definition is reflected in its interior that is simplified to functional and ergonomic necessities where the sports steering wheel is laced with Race-Tex in yellow 12-o’clock marking, while standard full bucket seats are produced from lightweight CFRP in carbonweave finish providing noteworthy lateral support. Seat covers are from black leather, while a perforated Race-Tex seat center reveals clashing hues of Arctic Grey and Carmine Red in a black background. Headrests feature embroidered Spyder RS logos in corresponding colors, while dashboard and trims are covered in leather. This Porsche model comes in four available exterior colors of Arctic Grey, Shark Blue and Ruby Star Neo.