The 718 Spyder RS is the final internal combustion engine variant of the current-gen 718
Engine
It gets a 911 GT3-based 4.0-litre flat-six engine that develops 493 bhp and 450 Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed PDK gearbox
The Spyder RS accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.4 seconds and onto a top speed of 308 kmph. Moreover, the sportscar has a 9,000 rpm red-line
Performance
Visual Changes
Up front, the car gets some visual similarities with the GT4 RS with the large air ducts, vented bonnet and fender vents, while the rear features a new duck-tail spoiler unique to the Spyder. As with the Cayman, the Spyder RS gets 20-inch centre-locking forged alloy wheels as standard
Lighter Roof
The roof can only be operated manually and weighs in at 18.3 kg - 7.6 kg less than its non-RS counterpart and an impressive 16.5 kg less than the standard Boxster
Interiors
The seats have been replaced with lightweight carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) bucket seats upholstered in a combination of leather and microfiber. Pull straps have replaced the traditional door handles, while the steering wheel has been swapped for a minimalist RS unit featuring a distinctive yellow stripe
Weissach Package Upgrades
As with the Cayman GT4 RS, the Spyder RS also gets the option of the Weissach Package adding in a titanium exhaust, lighter magnesium wheels, and a Porsche Design Timepieces chronograph.