Porsche 718 Spyder RS - Porsche USA (2024)

Lightweight roadster top.

Rear lid with streamliners.

Additional side air intakes.

Combustion air intakes made of Black painted CFRP are used behind the driver and passenger, below the fins of the roadster top. The result: improved dynamic wind pressure, which gives the engine additional air through the airbox and amps up the vehicle’s motorsport character. In combination with the Weissach package, the air intakes come in carbon-weave finish.

Front end.

The pronounced front spoiler lip, with an air curtain in front of the wheel-arch housings, ensures increased aerodynamic downforce on the front axle. The central air intake in the front end further optimizes aerodynamics and directs the air flow upwards through the exhaust opening in front of the front trunk lid.

CFRP fenders including louvers.

The upper openings in the wheel arch made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), the so-called louvers, and the newly designed front spoiler lip with air curtains surrounded by airflow optimize the wheel-arch ventilation. The result: the reduction in overpressure in the wheel housing and thus more downforce.

NACA air ducts.

Persistently defying the headwind: the front trunk lid made of particularly light carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the exterior color. The NACA air ducts in Black improve brake cooling – and clearly state that this Spyder doesn't bear the abbreviation RS for nothing. In combination with the Weissach Package, the front trunk lid in carbon-weave finish – optionally available partially painted – also underscores its motorsports heritage.

Fixed rear spoiler.

The fixed rear spoiler between the tinted taillights is larger than on the 718 Spyder, emphasizing the performance-orientated design even more. In its typical GT form, it ensures the aerodynamic balance of the vehicle – even when the roof is open. In combination with the Weissach Package, the rear spoiler, the rear spoiler with the so-called Gurney flap in carbon-weave finish, creates a particularly sporty finish.

Rear fascia with diffuser.

Perfectly shaped super sports car technology: the rear fascia in Black with a diffuser, complete with fins, accelerates the airflow on the rear underbody, thus intensifying what is known as the Venturi effect. The 718 Spyder RS sucks itself onto the ground – for additional downforce on the rear axle.

Sport exhaust system.

Wheels.

Performance.

That most exciting combination of a storm and daring to go forward: chassis elements tried and tested on the race track, the GT4 RS engine – the 718 Spyder RS brings its untamed power to the road without compromise. Corner after corner. Goosebump after goosebump.

High-revving naturally aspirated engine.

The GT4 RS engine in a roadster: 493 hp at 8.400 rpm, max. torque 331 lb. ft. at 6,250 rpm. The 4.0-liter, 6-cylinder boxer, high-revving, natural aspirating engine with a maximum of max. 9.000 rpm is by far the most powerful in the 718 model range.

Engine technology derived from motorsports.

6 individual throttle valves supply the 6 cylinders with air optimally for direct responsiveness and excellent dosing of the engine. It is powerful and robust thanks to a central oil feed, forged pistons and lightweight titanium con rods.

Transmission.

Chassis with GT technology.

Precise handling for winding mountain passes: lightweight suspension strut axles, taut springs and helper springs, in combination with specific wheel mounts, helps to ensure high traction and stability. Ball joints allow particularly precise wheel guidance.

The name is the game.

Weissach. The workplace of our engineers. It's no wonder that the optional Weissach Package specially developed for the 718 Spyder RS was given this name. The signature in the form of the 'Weissach RS' emblem can be found on the cover of the cup holder, as stitching on the headrests and embossed on the lightweight roadster top.

Exterior elements in carbon-weave finish.

The consistent use of the carbon-weave finish sharpens the design of the 718 Spyder RS even more – from the front trunk lid and the top half of the exterior mirrors, the side and combustion air intakes behind the driver and front passenger, to the upper part of the housing of the third brake light. The cover on the supplemental safety bars and the aerodynamic Gurney flap on the rear spoiler – also in carbon-weave finish – dynamically round off the consistent fine tuning.

Roof with signature.

The 718 Spyder RS can cope with any conditions – rain or cold – even when driving with the roof down. The sight of the flat silhouette with the Weissach Package emblem embossed on the lightweight roadster top is now even more exciting than it already was.

Titanium tailpipes.

The two separate tailpipes produce a sound that is guaranteed to make you smile and gets deep under your skin. The look of the Titanium tailpipes is inspired by the limited edition 935 Motorsport production run from 2018, a tribute to the legendary 935/78 Le Mans racing car.

Forged magnesium wheels.

Interior with Weissach emblem.

In combination with the Weissach Package, the upper part of the dashboard is also covered with Race-Tex, which has been tried and tested on the track, rounding off the decidedly puristic, sporty interior all while minimizing reflections in the windshield. The embroidered Weissach Package emblem on the headrests and the badge on the trim panel of the dashboard provide a clear indication of the origin.

718 RS sport steering wheel.

Precise handling starts at the interface between driver and vehicle: with the 718 RS-specific sport steering wheel including the Yellow 12 o'clock marking. The Black gearshift paddles with Yellow markings ensure crisp, short gearshifts, just like in motorsports. The steering wheel rim is finished in Race-Tex. A track-tested microfiber material that provides good grip.

PDK gear lever.

The GT-specific design of the PDK gear lever is visually based on a gear lever – with a manual gate. Grip area and boot are in Race-Tex, the shift pattern comes in Racing Yellow. The PDK gear lever is designed in the same way as sequential transmissions in racing cars. This means: the gear lever must be pushed forward in the manual gate to downshift and pulled back for shifting up.

Race-Tex interior.

The circuit-tested Race-Tex microfiber material offers additional grip – for example on the steering wheel rim and the grip area of the PDK gear lever. The optional interior fittings offer an even sportier Race-Tex feel. The contrasting colors Arctic Grey or Carmine Red, depending on the equipment, set sporty, puristic accentuating details on the door opening loops, the decorative stitching or the perforated Race-Tex seat center.

Interior trim in carbon-weave finish.

The trim panels in carbon-weave finish (satin finish) – for example on the dashboard and center console – emphasize the puristic, sporty character. In combination with the Weissach Package, the badge with the 'Weissach RS' emblem sets a clear signature on the decorative panel of the cup holder. The door-sill guards in carbon-weave finish (satin finish) with 'Spyder RS' lettering reflect its motorsports heritage as soon as you get inside.

Full Bucket Seats.

The Full Bucket Seats made of CFRP with carbon-weave finish and integrated side airbags offer excellent lateral support with minimal weight. The seat center is made of perforated Race-Tex with a Black underlay in Arctic Grey or, depending on the interior, in Carmine Red. The 'Spyder RS' lettering is embroidered on the headrests, and with the 'Weissach RS' emblem in combination with the Weissach Package. The Adaptive Sport Seats Plus with 18-way adjustment are available at no extra cost.

Lightweight door panels.

Every ounce counts on the track and on tight hairpin turns – for even more performance and driving dynamics. A contribution to the interior: lightweight door panels, door opening loops like those found in motorsports, and lightweight storage nets instead of storage compartments. However, we did allow ourselves a little fun: the door opening loops and contrasting stitching in Arctic Grey or Carmine Red depending on the equipment, are an additional eye-catcher.