2025 Porsche Spyder RS Review // We Are Now Deaf

[@NomenClature-o8s]

The intro was spot on. I visited a Porsche dealer on the east coast. The sales staff treated us like we were bothering them.

[@Evinrudeeee]

Same here in Chicago

[@shAdOwstAlkEr945]

Oh wow so it's a universal experience - same here in the Philippines too. The security guard manning the door begrudgingly let us in. The guy delivering their mail had easier access than we did.

[@HeliRy]

Audi is probably the only VAG company that treats people with class. Even just trying to by a Golf is an exercise in grovelling.

[@ABoringTool]

​@@shAdOwstAlkEr945 Luxury goods companies rely on making you feel uncomfortable so that you feel obligated to prove you belong

[@rahulmandala4930]

@@HeliRy I'd guess it's more a geographical and peoples' matter than it is a company matter when it comes to bad dealers, because a company can only go so far to intervene with dealers. Because, for every flawed dealer a manufacturer has, that manufacturer probably has 5 more good ones. It just takes some searching and positive word of mouth from fellow customers and visitors. I've said before and I'll still mention that all three of our local Porsche dealers here in the metro Atlanta area have been phenomenally legendary and classy in how they treat their customers.

[@sinappanis]

This really is the most useable golden era of interior styling. A smaller touchscreen. Knobs and real buttons to control things like volume and climate control. Nice seats. No piano black. It's perfect.

[@Tomachine1]

Totally agree 👍 💯% Drivers are distracted by their phones as it is without all the extra distractions on the touchscreens

[@ogremair803]

For real, if I can rip off any touch screens of newer cars and replace them with physical knobs I would.

[@Unc1ecee]

Too many blank buttons for all that 💰 😢

[@808Goose]

“… no piano black…” thank goodness, it’s the most annoying surface because it cleans easy but it’s dirty 30sec after cleaning it. It looks cheap too imo

[@kangamagic1206]

I'm considering a Porsche in part because I don't want everything on a big screen in my car. I just want it to be me, the car, and the road.

[@spencerbair1137]

That intro... pure gold!

[@joeljeffrey9139]

"Your name, number, and go f*** yourself" 😂😂😂

[@Bmwmpowers58]

😂😂😂

[@starsinmyeyes]

I liked that it was followed by "car reviews evolved" 😂

[@militanthd6484]

🤣🤣🤣I’m fkn dying

[@kevinroach1772]

Keep it at 911 please

[@Cars-in-Virginia]

I have a Spyder RS. Because it is a road car, I bought the 18 way comfort seats. On a long road trip, the seat adjustments and extra padding make these seats better suited to a road car than the better looking full carbon buckets. I solved the wireless Apple CarPlay problem with a $50 gadget from Amazon. Now I have wireless Apple CarPlay There are not two ways about it -- the roof is not user friendly. Not only do you have to fold it correctly to stow it, it is finicky about how it is installed. You can latch it on, but if the car isn't happy with the alignment, it will give you a warning light and buzz at you. If you turn off the loud button and keep the revs under 4k, the sound is not deafening. It is a lot of fun to drive!

[@pbmcgme176]

I have a GT4 with buckets......got a spyder RS allocation and did the comfort seats for usability on this car. It sucks getting in and out of the buckets(small price to pay for track use) and since there will be no track use on the Spyder makes no sense IMO

[@MrApan19]

I also ordered this car with the sofas instead of the buckets. IMO that’s the right way to spec a GT RS car designed more for the road than the track. Delivery happening in a week…can’t wait!!

[@kangamagic1206]

I thought the Spyder had an automatic roof. Is there an option to get that feature to be automatic instead of manual?

[@joe718gt4]

@@kangamagic1206 You have to settle for the Boxster 4.0 GTS if you want an automatic roof, which doesn't come with the same engine among other things

[@Mario-lj7gm]

I had a Spyder with comfort seats and went to an SRS with buckets. Buckets are the way to go. I cannot understand anyone not getting the buckets for no extra charge. They are comfortable and look way better. Both seat types require care when entering. You lose out not getting the buckets.

[@jajssblue]

James saying Weissach is the best part of every Porsche TH review.

[@ondracienciala7209]

It's beautifully refreshing hearing anglophones pronouncing the kh (or the ch - like in weissach) correctly. Very much appreciated

[@davidmalsher4038]

Sounds like a winning smash in a badminton game ❤

It's actually spelled "Hjames" - with an "H" like in the logo.

[@shoos9315]

_I'll Weissach you in the balls_ (GT4RS review?)

[@galaxiedance3135]

They must of had paramedics nearby :)

[@carguy7627]

I have a 911 and I agree that the Spyder looks better - there is nothing to apologize for Thomas. I also agree that the interior is just about perfect. Most modern cars have gone stupid with their interiors. This is functional, easy to use, and gives you what you need to enjoy the driving experience.

[@BenjayTay]

5:44 "Proper, real, mechanical, viceral race car noises" and then quick cuts afterwards - god tier editing!

[@joshuasterling2144]

I kid you not, right when he said that I read this comment section by section right over it.

[@Isthatyoudermot]

A political ad came on during that 😢😢

[@damachine3]

​@@joshuasterling2144Eh?

[@purwantiallan5089]

The 2025 Porsche Spyder RS costed around $440.000...

[@ThePhaedrus505]

IDC that nobody will ever see this... BEST energy you've ever brought to a video. You guys are obviously HIGH on the endorphins, it makes the positivity about the styling, the interior and the drive so much more authentic. Thank you 3K for this video!

[@wolfganghimmelsbach6929]

I’m honestly at a loss for words - this video is pure gold. From the intro to the jokes, the laughter, and the joy, it’s a thrill ride from start to finish. And once again, Porsche stays true to form, seamlessly blending racing DNA into a street car. What else could you expect? Andreas Preuninger and his team are absolute masters at what they do, and hats off to the Throttle House crew - they’re masters of their craft as well - pure gold - love it...

[@pruett89]

As someone who will NEVER get to drive this car, I can still get the feeling through this video. They do an amazing job conveying the true thrill of driving a machine that is made for a single reason and nothing else. PURE ENJOYMENT

[@TheBENJAMIN1500]

You can. Just change your thinking and work towards it . Nothing is impossible

[@pruett89]

@@TheBENJAMIN1500 I’m good, don’t need to hustle my life away to buy a 200,000 dollar car. I’m not interested in devoting my existence to getting a single expensive car. That’s a poor distribution of resources given my life. I appreciate your encouragement but it feels misguided and rooted in “hustle culture” and I’m not a follower of that particular mindset

[@The_Lightless]

⁠@@pruett89Opinions can change, just like your life can. One day 200,000$ might feel like a small investment.

[@slothymango]

​​@@pruett89bro it's not that hard. Spend a decade putting money into the market and when you're 60 you can splash 250k on a car, whatever car, enjoy it, then sell it, then buy another.. enjoy whatever cars you want. You'll be 60, but, you'll still be enjoying dream cars without sacrificing your life to hustle culture.

[@pruett89]

@@slothymango this is fair, we shall see. Maybe one day I can sell my house later in life and use the proceeds to get a cool car but honestly I’d prob just buy a WRX STI.

[@VictorPacheco0000]

Don’t know what the chances are of Thomas and James seeing this but you guys have no idea how good you are to me. I’ve been feeling incredibly low recently and alone but what you guys have remind me a lot of some relationships I used to have. It brings me joy to see to dudes literally just hanging out and ripping through some back roads. I’ve seen your videos multiple times because just your energy and vibes makes my day better. Thank you for all you do. Keep killing tires

[@brelaxed13]

the intro had me DYING. i just can't get enough of this channel

[@Matt-fu3bv]

The Spyders going to go down as one of Porsches best creations for sure, no bad angles and so much fun.

[@RT_66_PT]

4:19 "Drop three gears in a second".... and then pure music!

[@purwantiallan5089]

The sound of Spyder RS is like the 919 Hybrid Evo or 919 Street.

[@jonathancollard3710]

I have to admit I gave up with Porsche as a brand since when I had a Boxster and a Cayenne, went to local dealer and asked about a GT3. The salesman was “polite” and said “well I can take a deposit but you’ll be the 100th on the wait list and I’m only getting 7 this year” 🤷🏻‍♂️ …. So I bought a McLaren 570 Spyder instead…but that’s another (other than the depreciation, a happy) story.

[@dlj1285]

Exactly. Their new sales approach in general is starting to alienate a lot of potential buyers these days. I’m completely turned off the brand as a direct result of this. It doesn’t matter how incredible their cars are (which they are). I’m done with Porsche myself. I was considering a 911 very strongly and went another direction because I could not resolve in my head how I was being treated. Wouldn’t sell me a car unless I put some crazy arbitrary amount of options on it. That’s okay, I guess I’m too old school. I don’t like a company dictating what I buy or don’t buy. I make those decisions thank you. This approach is not working for me, so their product is no longer a consideration.

[@xtnuser5338]

@@dlj1285 To be fair, it isn't Porsche treating you like that. It's a dealership. A lot of them do that crap, but there are exceptions.

[@dlj1285]

@@xtnuser5338 I suppose, but in the end it amounts to the same thing really. It is crazy what these dealers can get away with. You would think the manufacturer would have more control than they do.

[@berniemadoff7837]

Ferrari vibes 😂

[@berniemadoff7837]

​@@dlj1285 Try other dealerships. They're not all the same.

[@FreestylerAlbert]

"You don't take your Spyder RS to the track." (I have PURE 5000km track time in it :D, and additional 10'000km road) Soft top: yeah problem sometimes but 99% of the time you're not in a rush to put it up or take it down. It takes MAX 1 minute after you done it 5 times. SOmetimes I even leave it at home or store it top down. -Too loud for daily: not at all. When you go under 4000rpm not loud at all BUT a 8th gear just for highway would be good because it will rev 4000rpm all the time. Allocation problem: wasn't a problem. I simply went in and ordered one brand new. And never had a prosche before. Why you messed up the soft top: Because you didn't clipped the end of the soft top to the metal bar. That's a key to help posiotion the top under the trunk. (BTW there is a QR code on the soft top how shoudl you do it) And no it will not go up to 9000rpm like none of these. Not the Gt4RS not the GT3 not the GT3RS. "only" 8'900rpm. (You can read it out from the ECU log.) Weird things: - shaking rear when you brake on the limit. (track) - The vision from the car is not as good as people think. The dash itself is too high up. Of course way better than a Huracan or R8 etc but still nope. The 718 platform itself have this "issue". - rock chip will stuck between the wheel and the caliper and will cut your rims around. :( (I have it with the magnesium wheels) - I lost multiple small pastic parts from the car randomly... :/ 2 fins which is at the wheel arch, and 1 plastic behind the seat behind the headrest.. - the seat is freakin good but I would ALSO love to have more tilt in it. Because when you have a helmet it's not comfortable at all. - it will chew through brakes like no tomorrow and it's not cheap. - how it comes out from the corners that's like insane! For me the was the most impressing thing (after the sound). add: - also changed the camber. 2.00 in the front, and 1.8 in the rear. And put the rear swaybar into had-hard and keep the front in medium-medium. Without this it will understeer like hell on track. - With top on you can't go over 200km/h there is a sign on the dash come up when you do that to warn you. - compare to an S2000 or MX5 you get more wind inside, (because the rollover protection is taller) - lights fog up when there is a rapid temperature change. (like on all Porsche) - exhaust valve have a rattle noise (They said work as designed) - the idle is not steady like for all these GT engines - only apple carplay compatible so I bought a freakin iPhone wihch I hate :D - the sound tops up at 113db inside. (when you have the bikini top on with no rear cover. LOVE: - SOUND! You can enjoy the car at low speed low rpm because of the intake noise. And also high RPM because of the engine sound! - Love how the car some out from corners when you push it. It's unbelievable! - Gladly there are buttons on the mid console and no buttons on the steering wheel. - After the alignment you can make lift of oversteer which I love!! Using the balance of the car to turn. - brakes freakin good - the suspension when it's set to sport there is a real difference what you can clearly notice. So much I don't use the sport setting on the road. - surprisingly fuel efficient. 12-13L / 100km on road. 26-30L on track.

[@taup1007]

Please pin this

[@papa_pt]

Yeah the idea this won't be tracked bc soft top is misguided

[@The_Lightless]

With that being said, on a scale of 1-10 how much do you love the car?

[@paintballplayer700]

You can get little washer risers for the front seat mounts that recline the bucket seats a couple degrees, they are popular and pretty inexpensive. I haven’t put them on my 4RS but am considering them.

[@matthewpiering9822]

Are you in North America? I've heard the allocation issues are not present elsewhere.

[@JustSprinkleAI]

I’ve been watching your reviews for years now. This is the first I’ve felt compelled to comment on. You guys have the best car show on KZbin: comedy, critical thinking, and thorough reviews of cars I’ll never own without a divorce followed by a lottery jackpot win. Looking forward to a 2025 filled with more of the same. Cheers gents!

[@EconomicsMate1]

As a porsche employee, I approve of this video. The Spyder RS is by far my favourite modern Porsche. Love the top down experience with that SCREAMING 4.0. BUT, that roof is a pain in the back side to put up 😂

[@inspectorvoid]

How much is your employee discount on one of these 😂

[@EconomicsMate1]

​@inspectorvoid 5% 😂 BUT we cant buy one. Because were not VIPs lol.

[@inspectorvoid]

@@EconomicsMate1 🤣

[@CrocodileMonty777]

I left Porsche sales shortly after the 997.2 came to market. (I became a firefighter) lol…amazing company to work for.

[@EconomicsMate1]

​@@CrocodileMonty777 totally agree mate. Ive been there for 2 years now. Best company Ive worked for. I worked for Mercedes prior. Was ok, but it changed after the agency model came out. And thanks for your service to keeping the community safe mate 🫡 legend

[@navneetsingh2118]

Literally the best automotive youtube channel out there right now. Like prime Top Gear level content! Keep it up lads

[@stav55]

Best review I've seen yet. I love the genuine reactions and enthusiasm. I have to tell you, I've owned this car for a few months now, and that feeling you guys expressed, is how I feel EVERY SINGLE TIME I take a drive, whether it be a spirited one or just a cruise. It's the most exhilarating car ever.

[@akaadamrg]

Whoa! Is this a guy that actually smiles in an expensive car?

[@Somedudeonyoutube123]

It's a compliment. Congrats​@@stav55

[@stav55]

@@Somedudeonyoutube123 thanks man!

[@paintballplayer700]

GT4RS owner here. Can confirm. It puts a huge shit-eating grin on my face every time I twist the key, let alone explore the upper limits of the rev range. I think the 4RS looks meaner with the swan neck wing and will definitely be better on a track thanks to its stiffer suspension, but I have respect for people who want the convertible experience. Either one will make your ears bleed and you will love every second of it.

[@stav55]

@@paintballplayer700 ya slightly different experiences for sure. I don't track my cars and I've never had a convertible, so this just seemed like the perfect fit! 4RS is a little more brutal but a weapon.

[@sambrown6426]

1:24 To be fair, when NASCAR was young, they did have a class specifically for convertibles, so it's not like there haven't been any convertible racecars before. And of course, we can't forget about the many topless race cars that used to be pretty common on racetracks all over Europe, particularly in endurance racing

[@craigsmith9366]

Sounds to me like there should be a Spyder RS vs Z06 vs Audi R8 comparison........DO IT

[@goatmonkey2112]

When the dealer markups go away, it should be ZR1 vs. these cars.

[@abderrahmanelbakkali190]

The R8 had nothing to do with those 2 cars.

[@wr8thbeatz322]

@@abderrahmanelbakkali190 if you weren’t aware, all 3 of these cars have a mid engine.

[@shoos9315]

I read that as "206" and thought "Hmm, the Peugeot will be outclassed somewhat" 🤣 I must get out more.

[@cobrasanchez6596]

Z06 would win in every category possible

[@ferpykins]

they finally made a car that is PERFECT for my wife and i. convertible, absolute ripper, can be ordered in highlighter pink, the list truly feels endless with this piece of art

[@JellyLancelot]

I love how much care and attention you pay to the audio, so many car channels just ignore it

[@chris8535]

When the Boxster was first released it was made fun of, maligned and looked down upon by everyone. (But anyone who knew, knew it was the best chassis along with the cayman that Porsche made) Now in its last iteration it is quite simply… the best car Porsche makes today. And maybe even one of the best they ever made. Quite a 30 year journey.

[@mediocreman2]

Well, to be fair, when the boxster was first released, it didn't have good suspension, it didn't have good brakes, and it had a weak 2.5 litre engine. Even the Boxer S was a bit down on power. It was a hard sell for the price when the S2000 was the more raw roadster experience and the Z4 was cheaper. Let's not forget the looks of the first boxster. They were a little bit feminine. It wasn't until they Cayman that things really started to change.

[@V-Racing]

Throttle House, the most underrated channel for car enthusiasts. yall deserve over 10M subs

[@technically_jake]

Agreed hands down you guys got a real good vibe. Can’t wait to meet you with my s2000 whenever you get to sf bay

[@Marc.Google]

If not more! 🙌🏼

[@CanadianGods]

They're perfect to fill the void of the clarkson, hammond and may

[@delano544]

Never comment on any video on youtube. But guys this video make me laugh and cry at the same time from funny moments to seeing the joy of driving pure perfection. Well done!

[@baimun]

You had me at "That was just a butthole..." 🤣

[@snakeeyes9246]

Plugs are for (four) butts.

[@Unicornpirate]

Its things like that which puts this channel miles ahead of The Straight Pipes. Let alone the cinematography and editing.

[@forrestsautoreviewsofficial]

Hey guys! I have a genuine question. I recently filmed the Spyder RS and it (as well as GT4 RS) have this wild sound after 8K RPM. For lack of knowledge on this specific engine, I can only compare it to Vtec. It get significantly louder & just screams right before red line. Any clue what that is? I researched the heck out of it & can’t figure it out. 😭😭😭

[@arsenalx7]

Hey forest! Cool seeing you here

[@josiprajic_]

Just watched your short with the pink Porsche. Collab soon?

[@markyb3575]

Is it not the intake right behind your head?

[@volvo09]

Porsche makes the only automatic transmission that I would legitimately not be upset if I had to chose it over a manual. The shifts are so quick!

[@danmayberry1185]

They figure a skilled driver will lose ½ second per manual shift. Guess that really adds up after a few track laps.

[@letsgetdoing]

@@danmayberry1185 No real driver error involved because of electronics = hybrid racing. Driver error fully involved by shifting = Racing. IMHO

[@danmayberry1185]

@@letsgetdoing Totally agree. It's meant to be "man and machine."

[@paintballplayer700]

I have a 4RS and I agree I do not miss a manual. The gearing is so short, and the car is so fast and such an assault on the senses that I almost feel a manual would detract from my enjoyment of those other factors like the sound etc. I know there are plenty of purists who disagree but I have never once missed a third pedal in this car.

[@DevonSherwood]

@@letsgetdoingthere’s also the part of having to take your hands off the wheel. Keep in mind, these are called gt3 or gt4 and in actual gt3/4 racing, they aren’t using stick shifts, they do use tcs, etc. I don’t completely disagree with what you said but there’s a lot of grey area. Would you say power steering or ABS also disqualify a car from real racing? I would also prefer an actual stick for the real driving experience though. If I “had to” pick a Porsche to own, I’d be pretty tempted by the ST (followed by the Dakar because it would be so much more practical driving around town).

[@rmp5s]

You have no idea how accurate that intro is. No joke, I tried to get an allocation for one..."hey, would I be able to get on the list for the RS?" and my Porsche dude's reply was SO perfect. "No." That was it. That was the entire email. So I bought a GT-R and LOVE IT!! lol

[@Neil4Speed]

Porsche sales Saskatchewan, all the Porsches you could ever Saskatchewant is the funniest blooper/line I have ever heard!!

[@7enty7en83]

As someone from the flat land, they are a pretty cool dealers. Tons of out of province allocations have been approved! I get to see em all the time lol

[@mediocreman2]

It's not just a blooper though, it's literally in the introduction.

[@7kevo]

These boys living the dream!!! Puts a big smile on my face just watching how much you are enjoying this drive.

[@0_Aiden]

throttle house has become one of my favorite channels to watch, keep up the amazing content!

[@robl7532]

These gents are so good at it all. All aspects met, once again. Thank you!

[@bryansoares9154]

The sound from the interior is just INCREDIBLE. No more words needed !!

[@H.lulani]

I just dont understand why porsche is not updating the interior on the GT4 RS😫

[@MatthewGaither]

I have long thought the Spyder RS was THE most desirable Porsche. It has the looks, it has the sound and no top means you can hear that GT3 motor in all of its raw intensity. Great video TH team!

[@CarsWithNoah]

So many people hate on the top, but I love it. You can drive the car fully enclosed, Bimini top on only (so you can hear the intakes without getting fried in the sun), or full removed. Super exciting car and I’m glad they made it, significantly more comfortable than a 4RS or GT3 for street driving - and you get a convertible! Big fan

[@bill9629]

This, but you have to own the car and try it. I love mine

[@CarsWithNoah]

@@bill9629 I have been fortune enough to put 2900 miles on mine and counting

[@Cars-and-Things]

Loved your RS review. You managed to capture the essence of the Spyder RS. The roof does become easier with practice but never easy. I have just come back from a tour of Scotlands more interesting roads in my Spyder RS. The car was outstandingly capable to drive quickly and extremely fun. It is simply stunning to drive or look at. The best bit is anyone can buy one now in the UK. No special deals required, no funny handshakes. Just let your Porsche dealers know you are interested. Throttle House is the best car review channel 😎

[@joyalpatel6000]

Throttle House… I have something to say. You have quickly become my favourite channel.

[@Debonair_Garage]

Absolutely unbelievable sounds and acceleration. That engine and transmission combo seem like a blast to drive! 10/10

[@LipePaiga]

It’s crazy like we know how special a Porsche product is just seeing they’re presentation photos. It’s this car’s case and the S/T’s. And they’re one of a few that bring those cars full of joy and almost perfect like this.

[@TassieLorenzo]

They do it well! I wonder why Lotus finds it so hard to do, by comparison.

[@chrislites4304]

I love how TH is the only channel on youtube that always seems to have nothing but positive comments of people who love it. Well deserved!

[@johngriffiths2881]

I just love your reviews. They always seem the right mix of fun, road test and tech talk. I watch a good few car review channels and there are many good ones, but for me you’re out in front. Your chemistry just works so well, I went back and watched your very first video together and it seems to have instantly worked instantly. Massive fan of the 718, but I am biased as I have one. Mine is a 2017 and the interior is simply perfect.

[@Zarcoil]

2:11 music montage, I heard it, great touch!

[@sylvester999999]

TH videos just keep getting better and better. The skits, the editing, the production level. Been subbed for 2 years ain’t going nowhere. Keep up the good work guys.

[@MrNighthawkGT]

Absolutely fantastic audio production on this episode. Really helps the viewer understand just how great this car sounds.

[@m.wilson2624]

This channel is quite possibly the best on KZbin! Great job fellas!

[@maxcactus7]

Positively MAGNIFICENT looking car, even without watching the review. What a pity that so few of us will ever see one, let alone drive or own one!

[@chrischristensen6492]

Hands down you guys are the top reviewers, knowledge, energy and a true passion…..

[@ndmtzn]

the explanation by Thomas was supported by an amazing supercut of various throttle intensities (6:19 - 6:26) - excellent editing!!

[@andrewgoodger8843]

Porsche Carbon buckets plus a 15degree seat risers that mount to the front and tilts you back a smidge = perfection. You're welcome.

[@filoniz]

No one test drives Spyder RS like you do. Great job! Still have analog gauges. It belongs in my garage! Perfect car everyday road.

[@jacobrev6567]

The intro is so funny to watch actually 😂👍

[@mrnate69420]

U guys ARE the new top gear! I want monthly road adventure type episodes! Or at least every 2 months!

[@hbullock]

Thank you for making this video. Thank you for sharing the giggling glee that is driving this car. I loved and shared every second of the experience. ADMs are coming down, so the FU for asking for one is now just lower case, instead of all caps. 😂 You pretty much nailed the summary (I am lucky enough to own one), and as my friend put it …it is peak ICE experience. It truly is that good. (And loud; I have noise canceling headphones for my gf for extended aggressive driving lol) On the highway with sport exhaust off, it’s no louder than any other convertible sports car, I don’t think. Love you guys’ content. Be safe and well.

[@hbullock]

PS I do wish you had taken a hot lap time. It is still an RS and would be wickedly quick. Embarrassingly quick against other dedicated cars? Maybe. Did Porsche make you promise not to time a lap? lol

[@mauriciogarcia4190]

James’s ability to make improv jokes like the “Tex mex” one (around 16:45) is absolutely brilliant

[@RichardCalder67]

You two are the Canadian spiritual successors to the original Top Gear. Thank you for that!

[@jaycordeiro905]

What a car! I just LOVE that intake sound. There is nothing like it! Excellent video as usual, guys👍

[@magmarok8209]

Fantastic review gents. This is a random comment to boost your channel engagement but imagine if Porche brought back the 944, it’s been a while since there’s been a Front engine Porsche sports car. Imagine the 944 turbo coming back front mid engine turbo straight four with a rear trans axle and fantastic handling.

[@AngySumo]

With modern Porsche styling, and a bit cheaper than boxster, that would be so freaking cool

[@m1l3s27]

It's called an 86, cheaper than anything Porsche would ever make. Even has a boxer engine lol. Honestly a spiritual successor to the 944 in many ways, ofc just not a Porsche.

[@BananaRama1312]

​@@m1l3s2786 what?

[@wil54]

@@BananaRama1312gr 86 / brz

[@BananaRama1312]

@@wil54 thats a nice car fore Sure but If i Had the Money id Pick the Porsche 💯

[@JeffStein-s8k]

i am convinced you gents have the the best car channel on KZbin. so enjoy seeing alerts for new episodes... wishing you every good thing! "can't use yourself" - epic.

[@joyalpatel6000]

I was going to sleep, but then I saw throttle house uploaded 2 seconds ago.

[@pain.497]

Worth it~

[@Berk-GB]

After watching this channel for a while I can tell in the first few seconds of the video if you guys like the car or not, needless to say I got a good feeling about this one 😊

[@tommarino69]

I really really really Saskatchewant that car. Peak Porsche, peak sports car. 😍

[@johnlagrave3521]

I've watched you guys enjoy so many cars. And seen so much enjoyment on your faces. But this has to be one of the cars that have made you guys smile the most

[@davidrivera2165]

Thomas assessment: "At the very top of the hallowed halls of Porsche history." And all of us reply, AMEN!

[@The.JZA.]

That interior is a masterpiece. We don’t need enormous screens that take up the whole dash board. This is perfect.

[@slocarfr]

the intro was absolutely diabolical

[@TamanLinkin]

oi

[@ThijsEsveldt]

Not too long ago there was a customer with a 718 Spyder RS at the the place I work at. I was so hyped to see that car in person so I walked up to him and asked if I could drive along in his car if that was ok. 30 minutes later I was having the time of my life, felt like a kid in a candyshop, amazing car!

[@mohammedkareem1099]

Both of u are really what OG top gear was doing for 20 years, thank you for adding humour to reviweing cars 💙

[@pattymanz5776]

I think people should stop comparing them and anyone to top gear. Top gear is its own thing and cannot be replicated. TH has their unique style, which is great, but it isn’t like top gear at all lol

[@danyb97]

Apart from the amazing Cinematography that you guys offer with this channel, this car is hands down the best and last Perfect Sports Car that was or ever will be created !!

[@Gunner36511]

Agreed, it is much better looking than any 911.

[@vipe650r]

I feel like this car is a "race car for the road" in the way people actually mean when they say it. Not what they think they mean but it's what we actually want and would enjoy. All the noises, all the speed, all the feelings, and we don't hate life or need three days to recover... except maybe hearing.

[@joeljeffrey9139]

That intro sounded like an authentic experience 😂

[@hagridsbeardguy1399]

The genuine joy you lads express makes me so so happy every time I watch you fall in love with cars! 😂

[@ryancampbell9425]

As a saskatchewan resident that tried to get a GT car allocation the last couple years, its pretty much impossible here too.

[@dkugi7635]

ja da ist was vom Carrera GT, aber ich finde da auch vieles was mich an den 550 Spyder erinnert, einfach schön und Pur, der Motor und das Konzert das er spielt......... Danke!!!

[@EntrepreneursInCars]

Best. Car. Ever. Glad I got one. Porsche is apparently discontinuing the petrol 718 in favour of electric. This is the final swan song.

[@alenaalena13]

Great review. What fun. Not mentioned is something I noticed moving from the GT4RS to the RS Spyder is that the engine seems to have been improved with sharper take off response. I am trying to find out if the 2024 engines were remapped and if so, what was done.There are other improvements - even the intake noise lower down the rev range is better, and the suspension is way more compliant.

[@TheBENJAMIN1500]

That's a musical instrument, not a car, but it teleports

[@dorthevandbk126]

This is the best car KZbin channel by far.

[@urbanstrencan]

O yeah just perfection ❤❤❤. The last hurah for petrol powered Porsche 718 range . Awesome video guys, keep it up with entertaining us with videos like this 🤟🤟😍🤟

[@muthukumaranc]

Thank you throttle house for de-stressing me after a hard workday! I was so angry and frustrated but all I needed was clicking this video 😊

[@MatsGarage]

James, get a set of Öhlins road and track coilovers for your ND. I have them on mine and they are soft and plush when dialed down and go up to all of the stiffness if you want.

[@saab95performance89]

PROS: “Perfect race car….This places somewhere at the very top of the hallowed halls of Porsche history….compromised,confused, wonderful….dripping in desirability.” CON: “You can’t use yourself”

[@TheExcelon87]

You know what else is magic? Your intros. Never change.

[@johnburley3118]

At last a proper review which doesn’t harp on about a manual gearbox which 95% of all RS wouldn’t want. This box and this engine is just perfect and makes the SRS exciting on the reviews I’ve watched. Well done Throttle House 👏

[@patrickserex7755]

Being lucky in life to had 30 years non stop of 911's as daily driver, ..followed by 10 years with a modified Boxser S (with wich for example I had more than 2'000 miles driven in Laguna Seca), I can only feel those days that the Spyder RS is a dream car for me. With my eyes, it is most probably the best road car that Porsche ever produced !

[@hami_1012]

The fact the the valves weren't open and it was still this loud is insanity

[@xtnuser5338]

They open past about 4500-rpm even if the button is off.

[@hami_1012]

@@xtnuser5338 interesting to know

[@evanssabbi]

The joy in your faces on that launch is pure gold.

[@vagabond1776]

You guys nailed it in the intro….The 718 Spyder RS makes no sense in the RS family. Porsche should’ve dropped the last letter and called it the “718 Spyder R” (or anything else without the RS) with the GT3 6spd manual.

[@danmayberry1185]

Agreed. This is B "M" W's fault, where the M stands for marketing.

[@jacliffh9221]

R would stand for something different entirely, but I can imagine them calling this an S/T. But since this is also not a limited production car, they have to give two shits on marketability and there you go

[@Driven-Productions]

Great review. Moved forward with a Vanadium Grey allocation coming in March / April 2025. Can’t wait!

[@Marc.Google]

3:55 😂 *naughty*

[@racerkingbbs04]

We need more of James and Thomas together in a car, I love their pairing sooooo much !

[@claviclenotch1876]

L M A O These two's intros are second to NONE.

[@chenzhao1071]

OH MY GOD the sound of that engine ... drooling in my now-21-year-old 986 Boxster

[@jonathancollard3710]

Pretty amazing that Porsche can still squeeze yet more desire, lust, envy, anger and tears from a 12 year old model design 🧐…. But yes, I’d happily have one 😏

[@timbaier7111]

Watched this video three times now. Every time I watch, it makes me regret constantly convincing myself that I do not need a sports car. Top down, drop three gears in a second, and rev it out to 9,000 rpms... bliss.

[@titasvalaitis2144]

I hate the decisions porsche is making but goddamn that colour and style works..

[@valentino214]

17:33 I’d echo Thomas’ comments on the seat angle. It was just 1-2 degrees too upright for me as well. I’m using aftermarket seat recliner brackets and it has made a huge difference. Daily drivable for me everywhere now.