911 Heart Inside 718... Porsche Unveils Spider RS

911 GT3 Naturally Aspirated Engine First Equipped Open Top

Porsche announced on the 11th that it will unveil the top open-top model of the 718 line, the 718 Spyder RS.

911 Heart Inside 718... Porsche Unveils Spider RS

Porsche 718 Spyder RS [Photo by Porsche A.G]

This vehicle is the open-top model of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, equipped with a naturally aspirated 6-cylinder boxer engine from the 911 GT3. It delivers a maximum output of 500 horsepower. The engine's maximum rotation speed is 9000 rpm. The transmission is a 7-speed Porsche Dual Clutch Transmission (PDK), and it accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. It takes 10.9 seconds to reach 200 km/h. The curb weight is 1410 kg.

Porsche 718 Spyder RS [Photo by Porsche A.G]

Including VAT and special options, the starting price is 155,575 euros (approximately 225.1 million KRW). It will be unveiled for the first time at the Porsche Sports Car 75th Anniversary event held next month in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. It is also planned to be showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. It will not be released domestically.

Porsche 718 Spyder RS [Photo by Porsche A.G]

Andreas Preuninger, Vice President of Porsche GT Line, said, “We have elevated the driving pleasure offered by open-top vehicles to a new level. This vehicle, combining the unique GT3 engine, short gear ratios, compact body, lightweight design, racing suspension optimized for road driving, and maximum openness, provides an intense yet pure driving enjoyment.”