2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed

2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS becomes the pinnacle of open-top, mid-engine driving

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.

Key Points: 
  • The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.
  • Like every modern RS model, the new 718 Spyder RS is available exclusively with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission (PDK).
  • The front end of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS is almost identical to the front end of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
  • The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses a combination of components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder.