2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS review.500bhp, 9000rpm, 191mph; is this the greatest Boxster of them all?

[@DonLee1980]

Hell yeah. Instant classic. 500hp 9000rpm, top down, screaming engine, lightweight, mid-engined... perfection.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

100% one of the last ever!

[@ericfitzgerald9139]

Wrong transmission tho

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Lightweight? Nothing like door pulls on a car stuffed with "infotainment".

[@nafnaf0]

Yeah I think it will hold its value very well

[@bzdtemp]

Well, apart from the stupid roof.

[@Franksey180]

I'm no Porsche expert but 500 BHP, 4.0 litre engine, super fast auto, soft top and cramming all that into 1400 KG? Seems a really good package, well done Porsche.

[@ChrisShawMedia]

Absolutely magnificent, Harry. Possibly the most enthusiastic I've heard you about anything in a long time. One of my absolute fave machines ever 🎉

[@Nord_Mann]

He clearly enjoys this car yes🤩

[@Brookspirit]

A real engine and a real dashboard with proper buttons, just as a car should be.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

For sure, to me a nice set of gauges looks way more upmarket than a tacked on screen. It like an apple watch vs a Rolex. I’ve also always liked individual buttons and switches for everything because after owning the car for a while you can find everything by touch without taking your eyes off the road

[@paulmcgee1867]

Weird 😂

[@pachy444]

Just how OLD FASHIONED CARS FIT FOR A MUSEUM should be

[@Nord_Mann]

@@pachy444the GT4RS and SRS are old school muscle cars. Not at all stuffed with infotainment and barely useful on the go as you can’t really hear music over the engine and road noise

[@jamesbaggaley1460]

@@pachy444Buttons are better than touchscreens in cars.

[@derekmcdonald6726]

I’ve owned the 991 GT3 RS, GT4 and 992 GT3 Touring. Now have the Spyder. The suspension is the best of any of them. The added compliance makes the car so useable, but with no roll or heave. Every video I’ve seen rather concentrates on how bonkers the car is, which is true, but it has the ability to waft as well. Lastly, after you’ve taken the roof off and replaced it a couple of times, it’s a non-issue. It’s easy and quick to change.

[@maceyj2]

What's it like to 'tour' in, I.e 3+ hour drives with a passenger? I've got a s2 exige and considering something for the future abit more "comfortable" I.e, can spend longer time in without it being tiring and too small to take anyone and a something more than a hand bag with (cramped cockpit etc) many thanks

[@whos-your-mate]

How Porsche get away with making that noise in 2024 is a miracle! Thank goodness for Porsche 😂

[@resnonverba137]

Taycan aside, agreed.

[@Fc-cb3tn]

Greenpeace probably didn’t expect everyone to drive this car in first and second gear only just to hear it rev😂😂

[@thatlamborghiniguy5826]

Yeah, Lamborghini agrees with that comment👍

[@whos-your-mate]

My generation? Dude, I'm 41 😂

[@goaty1964]

I think they test at 4,000 rpm not 9,000

[@shankarbalan3813]

Perfect! what can be better on a Sunday evening! a bit of Harrys garage. and a smattering of Tyrrell’s classic workshop. nothing to beat these 2 car channels on youtube.

[@scottjohnson4319]

A huge shout-out to Mrs. M who often films the garage portion and much of the the travel videos. Many thanks Ma'am and appreciate your contribution.

[@NobbyScott]

Nice to see someone that actually gets the car and appreciates it for what it’s for

[@tomhowroyd]

This will be one of the most iconic Porsches of all time

[@TML34]

Except for that maddening top! 😂

[@mwinner101]

It’s just a tarted up secretary’s car.

[@MrGODSVILLA]

@@mwinner101 What does that even mean?

[@romulus_]

@@mwinner101 tiny and ancient mindset, embalmed and ready for burial.

[@yonmusak]

@@mwinner101 Take a memo Ms Winner.

[@danvear2837]

That sound track is insane. Just wow! Another great video Harry!

[@r0smor]

I drive a 991.1 911 S with a naturally aspirated engine. I was feeling pretty smug as Harry accelerates up the hill out of Burford. "Mine sounds just like that," I was thinking. Then he got to 8,000 rpm and suddenly it's like we're at Le Mans. I'm still slightly smug but that hi-revving motorsport engine sounds awesome.

[@WoodyONeal]

Flame away, but the 911's dont evoke the visceral reactions you get from the 718 Spyder RS. Such a great sports car.

[@EvoraGT430]

Bloody expensive, though.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

Very true, unfortunately the prices are pretty crazy. Keep in mind when the boxster first came out they were under $40,000. I understand they’re going to be more expensive in 2024 but it seems like they’re competing directly with themselves.

[@nafnaf0]

The 992.1 911 is much better car overall though than something like 718 GTS 4.0, GT4, or this. Yeah th e718s have much better balance, handle, and grip better, but they are much less refined, less luxurious, not as nice inside, and have harsher ride. Even the Bose sound system is much better on the 911 than the 718. I would take 992.1 Carrera S over them, but it is a slightly different purpose.

[@pauldavies7251]

​@@nafnaf0stop chatting shit

[@Beany2007FTW]

@@nafnaf0 Sounds like you really want is a Mercedes E-class.

[@kradius2169]

17:48 ... Harry girl giggles. You know it's special.

[@kradius2169]

USD$164K 😮

[@joergfitzner]

14:44

[@DanDavisHistory]

Happiest I've seen Harry driving in ages. I don't think I'd stop grinning either.

[@CarsWithNoah]

The Spyder RS to me is the car that creates more smiles than the rest of the GT products offered currently. Smaller overall size than a 992 GT3, much softer ride for the street, mid engine, and hitting 9000rpm with intakes screaming right by you and your passengers ears - it’s sublime. Of course no manual but the shorter geared PDK is still fun in its own right. I think this will go down as one of the special ones

[@dr.manuelkoch3256]

Yeah, you are TRUE hardcore, right? And surely have never driven this car.

[@PSUK997]

@CarsWithNoah nailed it. Not sure you need a GT3 other than for ‘flex’ and prestige. 718 will be more fun on UK roads, no question.

[@gabrielbarcellos1036]

A Porsche sem querer acabou criando algo mais interessante que qualquer 911 moderno 😂

[@patrickjoneill5836]

I've slept in tents more easy to rig than that roof.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

It's really a simple roof, I think Harry's gotten to the point he'd rather have the weight penalty with a manual folder at least than to have to pop a hatch and pick up the roof and place it on the windshield frame lol. It's not like 99.9% of the buyers are going to use the roof, ever, regardless 😅

[@johnnyboy1586]

I was whatching a vid on the mazda mx5 and the guy demonstrated the simplicity and ease of the fully manual soft top operation ,just reach behind and pull on a handle to bring the roof over, then I think it was two latches you clipped to lock roof into place, so simple and easy it was genius, no electrical mechanisms to worry about, you could do it all sitting in the drvers seat no problem 😊

[@gabrielbarcellos1036]

A barraca girava 9 mil rpm do lado da sua orelha?

[@rossmingay26]

I may get flack for this... something about the gt4 / gt4 rs variants appeals to me more than the 911 equivalents... great review as ever harry!

[@Nord_Mann]

After 11 911s over the years, I got bored of Porsche and contemplated switching to Ferrari or Lamborghini, but then the GT4RS came along, and my god what a car!

[@PSUK997]

You’re not wrong. I sell super cars and wanted to hate 718 as they’re bottom of the food chain price wise. GT4 and 4RS are utterly sensational. Up there with the very best cars!

[@ChocolateFrog]

That engine in one without all the silly carbon bits and a normal convertible roof would be brilliant.

[@robertosacchi689]

You can spec it with painted bonnet at no cost, or excusing the WP

[@hbullock]

“Normal” roof won’t fit. You’d have to redesign the entire rear deck lid and trunk space; possibly lose those gorgeous spyder humps. No thanks.

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

991 Speedster is my answer, still not a normal roof but easier to live with.

[@adrianbennett3761]

That silly roof makes me prefer the less extreme GTS

[@gabrielbarcellos1036]

Acho que dá pra ter o capô de carbono pintado na mesma cor do carro, mas essa moda de carbono exposto é bem exagerada

[@howardsportugal]

I love the way you always keep EVERY car under 60mph out of that junction, Harry. Genius.

[@stephane_edouard]

Harry Sir could you please set a ranking of all your noise tests (in dB) and keep it updated ?

[@Matty-rn5gt]

Porsche: Make the best compact, open top road car you can. It must be better than the last Spyder - faster, more agile, more visceral. Also Porsche: Every iteration of Spyder must make the roof more of a faff. Find ways to make it a more challenging puzzle.

[@manisandher]

Drove one of these around Porsche's track at Silverstone, and then out on some public roads. Absolutely phenomenal! Currently have a manual 718 Spyder, which I love. But I'd change to an RS in a hearbeat.

[@PSUK997]

@manisandher yep, they’re a masterpiece. You would assume Spyder and RS are quite similar but they’re different animals. There are not many new cars that are as fun as 718 RS, regardless of price point.

[@theretoocs]

@@PSUK997 I'm an MX-5 driver and I think the Mazda is a fantastically engineered car and huge amount of fun to drive, and only weighs 1000kg. . I'm also an ex-911 Carrera owner. Road & Track say the only true competition the MX-5 has is from the Boxster. The RS where I live is about 6x the price of the MX-5. Just think for me anyway it's not worth the price or the running costs-but agree that the RS is very impressive.

[@TheAslakVind]

Hearing you all giggly, says it all Harry! Big shout out to the GT team at Porsche. And and a big wave to Walther Rörhl!

[@williamscott850]

I rarely, if ever, disagree with Harry on aesthetics. But, I think this spec looks fantastic, which is weird because I generally don't really like white cars. And, what a glorious sound from that thing. Love it.

[@steerj07]

Genuine dream car.

[@EvoraGT430]

Damned expensive and unobtainable, though.

[@nafnaf0]

It's too small (I'm 6'2") and too rough and loud for me. I would certainly take a Carrera S over it, but it is a special car and will no doubt hold its value very well.

[@steerj07]

@@EvoraGT430 Yup, hence 'dream' lol

[@MrOvershoot]

@@nafnaf0 I'm 6'3" and big built and my 981 Boxster S is plenty big enough for me.

[@Hopgop1]

@@nafnaf0 Surprisingly roomy with the buckets, I'm 6'5" and I fit very comfortably into my 718 Cayman when I had it.

[@michaelobrien2114]

I have a 2007 10th Anniversary model, 2 7 lite 5 speed and I love it. It is such a fun car to drive and I can't get into too much trouble. This thing in bonkers, but I'd love one. As always, great job Harry.

[@IDontKnowWhatImDoingDIY]

I like to DIY, it enhances my experience with the workmanship and engineering of a car, and saves me a ton of money. I would always be bothered that I have zero access to the engine, it's like missing a huge part of the car experience. But I suppose if you have the money you don't need to get your hands dirty just enjoy the roar.

[@kiwi335d]

Zero access to the engine is disappointing for sure. I don’t own one at the moment, but I am always enamored by the sight of a late model Nissan GTR engine when the bonnet is opened, where you can literally see every important aspect of the engine.

[@merrowhouse2309]

I'm like you and like my diy and i looked at a Boxster (second hand) and I was surprised that the access isn't too bad via rear bulkhead panel and access panels in the rear arches. Yes, more of a faff but you don't change spark plugs and belts that often. What killed it for me is that it is impractical so a 2nd or 3rd car that wouldn't get used that much.

[@donalmilmo-penny3085]

That roof seems like an unacceptably large pain in the back side in this day and age.

[@raymonddsouza8948]

I agree, if it is meant to be more road-focused, they should have designed a simple manual roof like the ND MX-5, with one-handed operation after the rear cover swings open.

[@tdolan500]

It’s the Spyder, the Boxster is a conventional convertible.

[@ftboomer1]

The roof will be part of Spyder RS lore from this point forward.

[@donalmilmo-penny3085]

@@tdolan500 traditionally a spider had a lower roof line going right back to the days of the 356. That was the stylistic difference and not a fiddly, poorly engineered roof.

[@domhall626]

It is a special occasion roof, spyders are driven with the roof down. RS is even more special. These are not built to be daily’s.. they are for Sunday mornings. If you want it easier, get a 4.0 boxster

[@ilya.b]

9:14 I see what you did with the black tape, or rather tried to do. ;-) (P.S. Gotta love Mr. Metcalfe! Always goes for the old school lo-tech options, none of your modern editing nonsense! 😂 Please, never change Mr. Metcalfe! 👍)

[@Snowy-666]

Came on to make just the same comment :D

[@ep1981]

Pretty sure I saw 97 on the dash up the hill...

[@taotoo2]

I don't get what it achieves if the rpm and gear are visible

[@HQBProductions]

Harry….i think you need to ring up Raz Rehan and get advice on dashboard security!! The tape needed to be a bit longer and two bits of it! 😃😃😃😃

[@emmajacobs5575]

@@ep19819000 in third is about 97 if the gearing’s the same as the GT4 RS …

[@cyph3r76]

The sound at top of the rev range. Glorious.

[@jonathanland2218]

It must be something special - I’ve never seen you smile so much on any road test. Is it still the poor man’s Porsche?

[@gabrielbarcellos1036]

Acho que esse é o melhor Porsche de rua acompanhado do GT3 ST

[@jeromephilipon750]

Crickey! Harry! Hearing that engine and seeing the rev count bounce I had memories of riding a fast motorbike and thats a compliment. Merci!

[@clivethompson2102]

That sounds absolutely flipping fantastic!!! 😊

[@ExpressoMechanicTV]

Stunning. Just stunning.

[@andybaker8409]

Fantastic sound track, also noted that it doesn't pop and bang! Well done Porsche!

[@Padoinky]

Brings back the university days of my youth, where in 1985 I had a 1981 black Datsun 280zx turbo 2seater, with the requisite T-Tops, wherein when removed, they were stored under tie-down restraints, under the back hatch…. Thus why my SO, for her “toy car”, drives a 2015 911 Targa S4… a compromise btwn the cabo and the sunroof option

[@ewan_ou182]

It’s great seeing you enjoying this car so much Harry. I do however think you should have another drive in the GT4RS while it’s still summer, because your review of that car was done on cold wet days, and you weren’t able to explore/exploit the cars’ real potential. Fortunately, I actually own one (GT4RS), and I love it. Its Winter now in Sydney, however when it was sunny and dry every day, I would drive the pants off it. It loves windy mountain roads, and the sound of that engine reverberating through the hills & mountains is a glorious reminder of pure motoring pleasure.

[@Kefuddle]

What an utterly sublime means of transport. F***ing hell.

[@Kefuddle]

Okay, guess better get me sectioned then.

[@ericlovett9022]

Starts on a key.. buttons and minimal screen, just needs a six speed manual. Porsche to be complemented for producing such a machine in the twilight of ICE cars. Sounds pretty good as well.

[@richardbrayshaw570]

This video may be peak Harry's Garage. Beautiful summer day, fantastic car, Harry on top form.

[@pachy444]

The roof on that reminds me of an 1980s kit car.... Nobody wants to mess about like that in a country where it can rain at any moment

[@jamesbaggaley1460]

It seems a lot of people do… that’s why you can’t buy one…

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

The roof takes less than 10 seconds to pop on... you're relying on Harry, who gets flustered over little things with vehicles like exposed carbon hoods when it's a no cost option for paint with the Weissach, and it doesn't come with carbon if you don't get the Weissach lol. Literally zero people seriously considering this car for purchase will be swayed out of buying it because of the roof.... and if they really are, they can literally just go buy the regular 718 Spyder instead with it's manual folder instead of the Spyder RS' detachable top. God now I know why we don't have Blazers and Jimmy's with their full FIBERGLASS removable hardtops anymore, people like yourself complaining, probably directly to the manufacturer 🙄 Now people can't have nice things, thanks Karen444

[@AustinGubala]

I think it’s awesome that Porsche is taking the Boxster more seriously. In the past, it was known for being the “poor man’s Porsche”, whereas now, it competes with the higher end Porsches. Very cool to see! Great video as always, Harry!

[@Bd-ox4mi]

Gave me goosebumps when you went up that hill the noise was amazing 👌

[@herwigv]

Excellent review Harry - thank you.

[@jwebbgrv]

Glorious engine sound! 😁

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

I agree about the carbon hood. When I see one it reminds me of a clapped out 1975 Camaro where the guy puts an aftermarket black hood and never bothers to paint it

[@judebrown2672]

Best sounding Porsche I've ever heard. 😊

[@JeffoJonJ]

..You cant beat a Boxster !! I love my 02 S 90% 911 60% of the price But this thing is nuts!!

[@AB-80X]

I have a GT4RS. I absolutely miss the manual. It lacks engagement on normal roads, simply because you need to push too hard. My old 981 GT4 is a more fun and sngaging road car Good on track, but not really all that great on public roads

[@MM-xr6tz]

If your not lucky enough to have one, buy a standard 981. Take it to Ninemeister and have them upgrade it with a lightened fly wheel, GT3 slave cylinder, power upgrade, sports exhaust and cup 2's. All in for £30k including the car. Drive it on that road and be just as impressed and have saved £100k. The 981 is such a great car as it's so well balanced. It revs to 8k and sounds biblical. Try one you'll be amazed.

[@mheeler]

I have a base 2.7 with the PSE. It's so much fun and sounds epic. Badmouthers clearly have never driven one.

[@peterrolt6403]

100% sounds awesome ​@@mheeler

[@deanchur]

Well that's certainly one antidote to the Lotus Eletre!

[@damachine3]

I think the question in the title is rhetorical. Of course it's the greatest Boxster. The question is, is it the greatest Porsche? I own this car, and several other amazing Porsches. I like it more than I thought I would!

[@howardlake6178]

Porsche’s sound department nailed it

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

That’s my answer to all the V8 or nothing people. 4,5, and 6 cylinders can all be very exiting if done right

[@PSUK997]

Huh? How?

[@waylonk2453]

What a joy to watch! The boxster seems like it gives all the right feels.

[@Czechbound]

I want one ! But with your Project 7 roof. And all one colour ( I still don't get why people drool over carbon fibre ).

[@redcarrot1148]

They are merely late to the 2F2F fad by about a quarter century :)

[@thatcarladmatt]

Coincidentally I recently photographed a white 718 Spyder RS near Stow-on-the-Wold. Another stunning review Harry. Great to see you in a spyder/convertible again.

[@neilrobson3064]

A tantalising reminder of how good cars can still be - if we hadn’t fallen down the EV / Tech rabbit hole…..

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

You are SO right! 👍🏻

[@ATomRileyA]

Don't worry by the end of the year they will give up on them, EV batteries are too expensive and cutting into profits for most car makers. They like making a BMW M5 for like £10k and selling it for £100k, EV's are way more than that to build because of the cost of the batteries. Trump will save the engines, Drill Baby Drill 2024

[@pachy444]

I just don't get you lot, for years top end car makers have been searching for smooth power plants that deliver high power and torque, and we now have exactly that with Electric cars and you don't like them 😂

[@Nord_Mann]

@@pachy444they lack emotion, ruin our earth extorting the resources needed to build them, are very expensive to produce and have many limitations on their use and problems with longevity. What’s not to dislike about EVs except for their comfort and practicality around town?

[@Quagmire925]

Some people will never understand the joy of driving! ^^^^

[@paulm114]

I would never get bored of that noise. Epic car!

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Great car and great Vid, Harry. 👍🏻 Not sure about the ultra-fiddly roof though and dull (EU Strangled) engine note though...981 version sounds so much nicer. 😉 Still, a modern great for sure.😄

[@MrOvershoot]

Yep not going to give up my 981S anytime soon

[@PSUK997]

When I redlined one I didn’t hear anything strangled. It’s a bloody masterpiece! (992 3RS sounds like a Subaru though)

[@Nord_Mann]

@@PSUK997992GT3RS is muted as f..k

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

@@PSUK997If you are familiar with the more sonorous 981, the muting effect of the PPF's is obvious, even in Harry's audio.

[@PSUK997]

@@Nord_Mann yes. I laugh when people gather around on start up and hear this flat, generic car sound. Lol

[@TJMack-]

That howl is just gorgeous. And the quick, sharp auto gear changing is also impressive.

[@itsjoel]

Anyone who says a Boxster is a poor man's 911 is quite literally stupid at this point...

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Well, this ones north of 120 thousand pounds, so nobody poor is going to be buying it, that's for sure. I had to laugh when Harry said "who'd have thought when the Boxster was introduced it'd end up doing 200mph!" - well, I doubt anyone ever would have thought they'd be charging that kind of money for one back then either - you'd f*ck*ng hope it could do 200mph at well over a hundred thousand pounds.

[@cw205mi16]

@@Beer_Dad1975190mph, but even so very fast with a tarpaulin for a roof

[@PapaG603]

I'm starting to take more towards the non Weisach pact cars. I recently was a passenger in a GT4RS Ruby Rose Non Weisach car and I think without the carbon hood really made the car pop and stand out. Of course the driving and induction was ridiculous and he had fitted it with a full IPE exhaust which was just....idk if I have words. What an absolute brilliant machine!!!

[@P.Galore]

Exposed carbon fiber is like tail fins of the 1950's and vinyl roofs of the 1970's. It will definitely date these cars. Porsche has also managed to sell cars for twice the price one would expect.

[@dan77773]

Tail fins are great. Bring back tail fins!

[@andywright1634]

It always amuses me when cars have carbon fibre this and that - and are heavier than the regular version. It's the go faster stripes for the...well, 80's, 90,s, 2000's......

[@romulus_]

I can't stand the look of carbon fiber. boy-racer much?

[@RichardMcLaren]

Twice the price one would expect.....A bit like Tesla! 🤭

[@dwdrum11]

Induction noise behind your ears, isn’t this the dream. What a car and for the price of a Tesla but without the depreciation. If there’s an award for the best car to come out of 2024 I think this is it. For those of us who like character, feel etc in a car then this might just be the one. Porsche really are knocking out some fine machines and I hope they keep this trend up!

[@mprziv]

With under 7,000 miles on it, the alcantara steering wheel sure has accumulated quite a lot of mung.

[@siraff4461]

Its a press car that was registered in October so its been used hard and through the winter. That mileage and use is probably 5+ years for most owners and they would usually have it cleaned properly while this looks like its been slapped with sanitiser between users.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

It's a cheap and nasty material, but people have been fooled to believe it was sporty.

[@EvoraGT430]

They all do that, sir. However, fairly easy to clean.

[@dissaver]

@@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8Xexactly, it's plastic fiber....gross

[@romulus_]

@@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X precisely. never option a steering wheel with that crap. it's an endless chore to keep it clean. or you can drive around in gloves like a bellend

[@CS21dude]

Instant legend for sure, I could feel the enthusiasm. I’d love for Harry to drive the GT spyder now to compare. I hope your microphones survived LOL.

[@markymarkreviews]

Yes please. Roadster, Nat.Aspiration. 9000 redline. What's not to like! My Ariel Atom 3.5 N/A 245bhp gives almost the same thrills (8,600 rpm redline) but at a much cheaper price point, but is simpler as has NO silly roof! By not having a roof! 🤣But Honda running gear and true lightness (560kg) makes it even cheaper to run and bullet proof reliability. 11 years old now and still going strong.

[@Al_is_XXX]

..and has a.engine that is swiftly gaining a reputation for being the most tuneable, bomb proof na made, that are also 'cheap as chips'. Have you seen there's a guy making k24 V8s? 😍

[@comeberza]

God, you must be unbearable 😂 basically made a sales pitch on another's car videos

[@Al_is_XXX]

@@comeberza an Arial is not really a Cayman competitor, the latter are really owned by softies who want things like weather protection, a radio and air con. But his point is very valid, Caterham, Arial, Radical, Última all make road legal cars, that absolutely shit on production cars round a track, and use waaaaaaay less consumables while doing so.

[@iainmcglynn833]

EPIC I drive a Boxster S and this is a dream for me Totally awesome

[@joe718gt4]

I'd want one without WP. Don't really like the exposed hood

[@MrMarcusjarvey]

You can get it painted in body colour (5M9)

[@nafnaf0]

I think you can get the carbon hood painted (I would), you can with the GT3 RS

[@joe718gt4]

@MrMarcusjarvey besides maybe higher resale value in the US I don't think it does enough for me, especially for the money. I'm OK with a vanilla build these days.

[@iamfedemc]

I specced mine without it and with comfy seats. It's not a show car, i want to drive it.

[@ThePopolou]

I remember when we were pleading with Porsche to put that engine in that chassis and their opposition in the early days. So glad for it now.

[@rancon265]

You can buy one right after you buy 5 Taycans.

[@markbaillie2895]

Wow just wow that noise is spine tingling 😮😊, nice review Harry 👍.

[@nicholassmith7048]

Hot take: interior of the Cayman/Boxter > interior of the 911

[@curtwebbe6301]

Agreed. The 992 911 interior with the black piano surfaces would be a nightmare to keep clean. As a Cayman owner I think the interior of the car is excellent. Not too many screens. Buttons rule!!

[@leslienordman8718]

Fabulous! Listening to that engine howl to redline! Oh! Thank you ever so much for this review. And your editing and sound work (how did you ever get your voice to be heard over the wind noise and that engine?) is really good. Your B-roll is wonderful! Thanks!

[@PD-nz5rk]

I really think you should test a 991.2 Speedster. Especially after this car.

[@982spyder5]

The Speedster is just too ugly to compare with the Spyder.

[@Nord_Mann]

@@982spyder5and long gearing. And remember it didn’t get ecstatic reviews when it got out.

[@Porsche1969]

@@982spyder5 "too ugly...." Like your mother...???

[@mbingham10]

I absolutely love this car Harry, and went to my local dealer to place an order, I have brought 2 Porsche cars in the past, he almost laughed me out of the showroom, shame really, I would have used it also it wouldn’t have been a garage queen, I plumped for the new M2 big difference I know but its quick enough in the real world and the dealer was pleased to see me and there available, Porsche like Rolex will struggle if they keep this up.

[@Avalk9724]

That roof is ridiculous😂. Try to do it by yourself on roadside when thunderstorm attacks suddendly. Come on Porsche, you should do better!

[@MumrikDK]

It's like some kind of practical joke. A sketch in the making.

[@raydelamare5014]

Great car - I couldn't believe the faff with the hood - very similar to an S1 Elise!!

[@muhammadzailani7313]

Can we call this a mass produced GMA T.50

[@louisfkoorts5590]

Thanks Harry. This was enjoyable. 👍🏻🍒

[@2E0VPF]

Awesome.

[@zero1zero184]

Harry, I've noticed in recent times a lack of in cockpit forward views. The view that really puts you in the drivers seat. The sprint up the hill, that right turn you always do, also that s bend all used to be shown from the cockpit. Now all these seem to be external shots. it just isn't the same. Thoughts?

[@grancho4352]

A bunch of the best car-engineers couldn't come up with a more user-friendly (folding-)roof solution than this? Ridiculous!

[@gevelsolutions3049]

And that is what you take away from this video? Sour…

[@rtoky]

What a machine! Love my little spyder RS! Thanks for great review again!

[@augustortiz]

One Manual box away from being absolute perfection

[@GethinJames]

Thanks Harry. Great review. I think it would be very interesting to compare this to a regular 718 Spyder with a manual transmission. I think that is actually the ideal perfect combo for a street car.

[@michaeltrigg6087]

It obviously goes very well, pity it doesn’t look as good as the original Boxster you showed in the photo.

[@Richjtj]

I can't think of a new car that's better than this as a weekend toy in the UK. Only thing it might need is a slightly easier roof. Kudos to Porsche for still making fun cars!

[@BobTheBlue]

£125,000 for this toy is madness. Who can afford it, maybe 0.1% of the people watching this? and more importantly, who the hell would pay £125,000 for that roof!

[@atom999]

I think you'd be surprised how many people can afford it nowadays

[@neilturner6749]

So, it hasn’t crossed your mind that a car with an order-book oversubscribed by about 5x strongly indicates that You Sir are the mad one for thinking that it’s madness to buy one? Just as well they didn’t price it any cheaper then, because 0.1% of the UK population is about 70,000 people and I understand only about 200 of these will be coming here!

[@GarryMcGovern]

That is Peak Porsche for me - utterly perfect.

[@adamkelsall3942]

The boggo 718 Spyder is a masterpiece across a UK B road. This RS must be unbelievable.

[@untruenorth]

Couldn’t believe how good my 718 Spyder was on UK roads - it was quite the magic trick!

[@adamkelsall3942]

@@untruenorth with shorter gearing and a lighter flywheel it’d be perfect I reckon.

[@PSUK997]

@@untruenorthI’m always scratching my head why people in the UK and p/heads forum moan about car size. I’m a Northerner and live in the US these days. I was back in the North last month and probably have to agree. 718 is probably peak size/performance for UK roads. I love my McLaren but can’t imagine 720 being good given size, potholes, road camber.

[@JamesPink-j2k]

Silver, red, black, utterly awesome! Top Porsche.

[@keithianlocke]

If I had the spare cash, I'd be at the dealership speccing one in the morning based on this review by Harry alone.

[@EvoraGT430]

Then they would tell you to sod off; you need to buy 4 Taycan/Cayennes first.

[@keithianlocke]

@@EvoraGT430 I know that applies to GT3RS, because the limited production numbers. But Harry said in this review that its not a limited production run.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

I agree, this is definitely my lottery winnings dream car. I could never afford a high end sports car but I’ve had several sports bikes, everything from 600’s to liter bikes and I’ll always love the rush of a high revving engine. It just sucks that everything is so expensive these days. Back in my younger days, after passing my Series 7 and 63 I treated myself to a brand new Kawasaki ZX6R. It had a 15,000 rpm redline and was only $6800 out the door, all taxes included. Of everything I’ve ever owned that’s the best value for money of anything I ever bought. I rode it for years, put over 30,000 miles on it and still got $4500 for it when I sold it. I only changed the oil and tires and put 1 chain and socket set. Name anything else you can have that much fun with for so little money

[@redcarrot1148]

@@keithianlocke It's not a numbered production run but it's still very limited in number and availability. All the allocations so far have been given out to the lucky few buyers that had been on the dealers' waitlists for nearly years. Even many of those have to pay ADM in one form or another. Only allocations left for immediate availability are those from dealers asking 50k USD ADM or more. There are many more people waiting in line than there are future allocations.

[@keithianlocke]

@@redcarrot1148 you talking in USA?... UK dealerships already selling pre-specced cars on open market.

[@BubbaSmurft]

Thank you for addressing the "white" elephant in the room, it looks HORRIBLE in white.

[@texsparky4021]

Awful roof and looks like an afterthought. In fact a pretty hideous car all round

[@jonathandearman579]

Agree, it’s a pointless car , Porsche can not get it right, why not have a tin top roof like McLaren or perhaps they don’t have the technology 🤔

[@rocketing47]

It beggars belief that Porsche don’t have the capability to put a proper roof on it. The cloth roof is an abomination. The car isn’t much better. Far better cars that offer far more than this , but the Fanboys will love it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nigelday001]

You really enjoyed that Harry and so did I .. brilliant car and great review ..

[@the_tube]

Does it make any difference how it drives when they’re destined to sit hidden away in collections?

[@kanatsizkanatli]

I think the rich can afford to track the piss out of it. Loose change

[@Andrew-ut3fo]

Great video Harry, amazing car, could I suggest checking the position on the black tape when filming from the passenger side 😉😉😉

[@michaelsummerell8618]

Definitely a modern classic.

[@thatlamborghiniguy5826]

No, the gearing would annoy a lot of owners imo

[@OzHudsonChannel]

such an incredible noise that engine makes!! just perfect