As Porsche prepares to usher in a new era of electric vehicles, enthusiasts bid a bittersweet farewell to the combustion-engined Boxers with the introduction of the Porsche 718 Spyder RS. This latest addition to the Boxer lineup embodies the essence of speed, power, and uncompromising performance.
Despite its absence of a traditional Boxer badge, the 718 Spyder RS proudly carries the legacy forward, boasting the heart of a 911 GT3 beneath its sleek exterior. That engine is a powerful naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, which delivers 493 hp, 331 pound-feet of torque, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, and to 124 MPH in just 10.9 seconds, all the way to its top speed of 191 MPH.
Selecting the Weissach Package when ordering will bring with it an immediate reduction in weight even further, as the alloy wheels will be replaced with forged magnesium ones. The Sport Exhaust system made from titanium replaces the stainless steel regular exhaust, with a design inspired by the limited edition 2018 935 911. The interior will also have all leather on the dash removed and replaced with lightweigh Race-Tex, which is also anti-glare by its nature.
Other touches with the Weissach Package are the subtly changed logos going from Spyder RS to Weissach RS embroidered into the leather of the headrests, and the ducktail spoiler getting a carbon fiber Gurney flap at the top. The “combustion” air scoops will also be replaced with ones made of carbon fiber, and the sideblade intakes will be finished in exposed carbon fiber weave, as will the hood.
Engineered by Porsche’s renowned GT department, this mid-engine Roadster has undergone a transformation unlike any before, elevating grip, focus, power, and overall performance to unprecedented levels.
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