Porsche is making ready an electrical successor to the 718, however earlier than it comes the present gas-powered sports activities automotive will obtain what’s more likely to be a closing hurrah.
The automaker on Tuesday revealed the 718 Spyder RS, a limited-edition mannequin that mixes the 718 Boxster Spyder physique with the powertrain of the 2022 911 GT3. It is the primary time the GT3 engine will energy a mid-engine, open-top automotive.
2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS
The 718 Spyder RS is the open-top counterpart to the 2022 718 Cayman GT4 RS. Key particulars embody the attribute rear nacelles of a Porsche Spyder, in addition to a light-weight, operated by hand soft-top roof with a single layer. The distinctive prime weighs a bit of greater than 40 kilos, and along with different mods helps convey the curb weight of the 718 Spyder RS down some 59 kilos in comparison with the already gentle 718 Boxster Spyder.
The highest shields a particular cabin design that options customary sport bucket seats with carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic shells, a sport steering wheel, and a mix of leather-based and Porsche’s Alcantara-like Race-Tex trim. “Spyder RS” logos adorn the headrests.
For consumers seeking to save further weight, Porsche affords a Weissach Bundle that features a titanium exhaust and carbon fiber for the hood, aspect scoops, and rear wing Gurney flap, plus “Weissach RS” logos for the headrests. Additional weight financial savings could be had with accessible magnesium wheels.
2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS
The true star of the present is the 4.0-liter flat-6. The engine is detuned barely right here to 493 hp as an alternative of the GT3’s 502 hp, however consumers nonetheless get that 9,000-rpm redline and a quick-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch automated sending drive to the rear wheels. Porsche quotes a 0-60 mph time of three.2 seconds and a prime velocity of 191 mph.
For the chassis, a revised suspension drops the 718 Spyder RS by 1.2 inches in comparison with the usual 718 Boxster due to distinctive ball joints. It additionally comes with stiffer springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars. The experience top, toe, camber, and anti-roll bars are all adjustable.
The 718 Spyder RS will make an look on the 2023 Goodwood Competition of Pace this June earlier than arriving at dealerships within the spring of 2024. Porsche hasn’t stated what number of examples can be constructed, however for consumers lucky sufficient to safe a construct slot, the beginning worth is about at $162,150, together with a $1,450 vacation spot cost.
