718 Spyder RS - Porsche Newsroom CH (2024)

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Is the Porsche 718 Spyder RS a limited edition? ›

The heart of the beast is a mid-mounted 911-GT3 sourced 4.0-litre engine that generates an unbelievable 493 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque.

GT technology you can enjoy in a road car: The 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS, which can now be ordered from your local U.S. Porsche dealer with an MSRP that starts at $162,350, absolutely nails that mission statement. There truly is more to life than a lap time.

That's what's happening with the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman T, the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, and the 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder. According to official communication sent to dealers on Wednesday, these three vehicles will no longer be put into production. Consequently, no new orders will be accepted for them.

The Porsche 718 Spyder is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six engine that produces 414 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque. The car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and has a top speed of 187 mph.

The new Spyder RS will share the illustrious 4.0-liter six-cylinder from the 911 GT3 and 718 Cayman GT4 RS and will produce 493 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque. The Spyder RS will carry a starting price tag of $162,150 when it begins arriving at dealerships in the spring of 2024.

The 500PS boxer engine revs to a maximum of 9,000rpm and is by far the most powerful in the 718 model range. With the combination of the seven-speed PDK transmission, 718 Spyder RS can reach the 100km/h mark from standstill in just 3.4 seconds and then on to the 200km/h mark in just 10.9 seconds. Top speed is 308km/h.

718 Spyder: According to a PZ, approx. 7,500 units were produced.

The Porsche 718 Spyder is a rare gem of a sports car, there is nothing else like it at the price. Last time out the Porsche Boxster Spyder was a very different car from the Cayman GT4. It was basically a restyled Boxster GTS, not that there was a great deal wrong with that.

High-revving naturally aspirated engine and lightweight construction. The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe. The four-liter six-cylinder boxer engine revs to 9,000 rpm and generates up to 493 hp and 331 lb. -ft.

What is the lifespan of a Porsche 718? ›

Under the best circ*mstances, a Porsche could last you for 150,000 miles or around 10 years. With special care, many drivers can get even more than that out of their cars, even surpassing the 250,000-mile mark.

Car Complaints lists the 2011 and 2004 Porsche Cayenne model years as the most problematic, with 13 and 11 complaints, respectively. Engine problems were most troublesome for the 2011 model, while cooling system issues affected the 2004 Cayenne the most.

The Porsche 911 (coupe) has the best resale value among Porsche models, which retains 91.7% of its value after the first 5 years. Following the 911 is the Porsche 718 Cayman with 80.5% resale value. The Porsche 718 Boxster ranks #3 with a resale value of 73.1%.

It's a special edition of a special edition, with an extra-high price, but for devotees of the 911, that may not matter.

The GT4 RS engine in a roadster: 500 PS (368 kW) at 8,400 rpm, maximum drag torque 450 Nm at 6,750 rpm. The 4.0 litre 6-cylinder boxer high-revving naturally aspirated engine with a maximum of 9,000 rpm is by far the most powerful in the 718 model range. Engine technology derived from motorsport.

Porsche isn't limiting numbers of the GT4 RS, just the amount of time it builds them for, so get in there while you still can.