Here's why the 718 Spyder RS is no longer a Porsche Boxster

FUELTASTIC - Here's why the 718 Spyder RS is no longer a Porsche Boxster
Faced with the urgent need to electrify its range, Porsche has delivered a car in one fell swoop, with developments usually spread over several years. A screaming GT3 engine, a very radical treatment, the look of a racing car escaped from the racetrack... Here's everything you'll discover in this video of the 718 Spyder RS. An incredible roadster that marks a real turning point in the history of Porsche. Yes, this is the last 718 with a combustion engine. And what an engine it is!
00:00 Introduction, the only roadster with a GT3 engine
01:42 Exterior presentation, less downforce but more fun
03:10 Interior presentation, carbon and Race-Tex everywhere
03:29 The difficult task of removing the roof
04:33 Mechanical features, engine, brakes and tyres
06:16 On the road, crazy pure sound even in normal mode
09:45 The price and competitors, an expensive but collector's car
10:46 Conclusion, buy it if you can
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[@vagabond1776]

The only journalist who’s been able to fold the roof properly. Finally.👏🙌👍 Much respect.✊

[@waltvancourt5052]

SPYDER better styling than the 911's and SPEEDSTER. This color looks great even without the weissack / carbon package.

[@clu4u]

😊Spyders are the BEST LOOKING PORSCHES, BAR NONE.

[@azzyzaidi4393]

The GT version of 911 has indeed been available as a convertible. You seem to have forgotten the 991.2 speedster and 997.2 speedster that came before it. Very rare and exceptional cars but they do exist. Full GT product by Weissach too.

[@fueltastic-uk]

Sadly they don’t put a RS badge on it and it probably mean something

[@johnwhood5791]

The 991.2 Speedster was an Exclusive Manufaktur, not a GT product.

[@collincoleman5099]

@@johnwhood5791it was most definitely a GT product, hence why AP did the press for the launch

[@AF-ox2pb]

997 speedster was not based on the GT3 but the GTS

[@DrivenNotHidden]

@@johnwhood5791you mean the 997.2 was an exclusive manufaktur product. 991.2 Speedster was the first open top 911 GT product, if I am not mistaken. The Spyder here is the first RS open top from weissach. Although, the 991.2 speedster does have more RS components (like the 911r) than gt3 components.

[@shuaibshariff2797]

The very best review of all. Congratulations!

[@MWS1960]

Excellent review 👍.

[@aig1111]

What a beauty!! I should hv bought the Porsche 718 boxster instead of the BMW Z4 G29.

[@3ducs]

Big Brother says electrify. Tear down Big Brother!

[@jeebsy718]

The powerslide round the mountain road at the end was sweet

[@p1ckle0]

Really solid translation into English. I literally couldn’t tell it was a translation until a minute in the video

[@garthapthomas8594]

Great video, love it

[@fueltastic-uk]

Thank you, it was a pleasure to film this Spyder RS!

[@GethinJames]

The only true competitor to the Spyder RS is the Spyder (non RS) which can be had with a manual = arguably a more "pure" driving experience and better value...

[@Gk2003m]

4:06: I will no longer complain about the rear side windows of my Mustang convertible needing a slight ‘nudge’ to get correctly sealed when I put the top up

[@MrRandomTwat]

Happy that Porsche eventually did what everyone was asking for and put the GT3 engine in the 718 platform, what a way to go out. How is the Vanadium Grey color in real life? It's the first Porsche to get this color, and it seems so different in the configurator versus in the videos. I guess it plays a lot depending on the lighting?

[@fueltastic-uk]

Compare to the configurator, the colour is a little darker and deeper in real life

[@drbobs8267]

Nice video, great car. I suppose if I had one I’d only drive it on nice days and would probably leave the top behind. Definitely not a daily driver. I have a “lesser” 718 with the power roof and it’s excellent both in speed and soundproofing. This would be more of a trophy car-that goes like hell!

[@user-jp2qn6ph1h]

Excellent review! Where are the driving roads located?

[@fueltastic-uk]

In germany, Jura souabe mountains

[@zakihidayat468]

Happy to see that Gunther Steiner finally has a job after the Haas sacking

[@Jim-fp3kt]

The AI voice is pretty good.

[@p1ckle0]

It sounds like a legit voice over

[@markrhoden68]

A car I could only ever dream of driving let alone owning, a car i can only wonder why it exists, but as far as an engineering perspective I'm awfully glad it does ❤👏

[@clu4u]

It’s to make all the hairdressers happy.

[@theworldsyourlobster1583]

Am I missing something here ? It's the ultimate boxster isn't it ? When I get mine I'm having it badged boxster RS and boxster RS on the head rests 😂

[@InTheNow2020]

The 911 & Boxter's engine placement are noticeably different. It's hard to compare the driving characteristics between them. Especially with a stiffer chassis as convertibles.

[@marcokung3123]

The spydertop isnt a option, because the gt3 engine neets more space...good video, thanks

[@SpykerOwner]

That, plus the air intakes are at a location where the regular top sits.

[@MW-uy3np]

I like this guy

[@cartergarnon6299]

The exhaust button is just a sound symposer from the intake, essentially a tube from airbox to the cabin. It has nothing at all to do with the exhaust.

[@fueltastic-uk]

Oops, ok, thanks for the clarification

[@Unicornpirate]

The GT4RS doesn't have a sound symposer pumping in engine noise in the cabin. Wonder why they put it in the Spyder RS.

[@jeebsy718]

Pushing the button for sports exhaust opens the valves for the system

[@Chris.Davies]

Nah. Still a Boxster. But this time with a super crappy roof!

[@clu4u]

Tell your 2 fans what you drive, please. I’ve owned Boxsters for 20 years, own a 981 Spyder now. Super crappy post, duh.

[@user-wj4jf7pf3m]

vanadium gray metallic？

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

Gee....the engine appears to be located toward the middle of the car! Biggest and most important difference between this and the GT's.😂🤣

[@cedric2634]

Patrick really looks like Georges Clooney

[@fueltastic-uk]

haha

[@gsten2116]

In no way.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Manual was not a possible choice by Porsche. They technically couldn’t fit a manual gearbox

[@clu4u]

When did you pull that out of her a$$? Actually I’d rather not know.

[@pierrevanhalteren5733]

It sounds sort of OK but still a very far cry from a Lambo V10.

[@gsten2116]

Along the same logic the GT3RS is no longer a 911? Odd title. Nice car though.

[@patpanick]

A GT3RS is called a 911. This Spyder RS is not called Boxster But, yes, it’s anecdotical

[@Tential1]

I like a less practical boxster, what is wrong with me

[@donkeyshot8472]

160`000 euros: imagine paying that kind of money for a car that will only do more than 200 km/h with the roof off. I think I`ll stick with mine that will only do 250 km/h, but at 20% of the price...and with the roof still on.

[@waltvancourt5052]

Got the manual too. Half the price

[@awwabmomin3730]

WTF 200 km only that’s slow af

[@fueltastic-uk]

This is the maximum speed homologation with the roof fitted.

[@RALewis1234]

Why is his mouth not synced with the words??

[@fueltastic-uk]

Because it's dubbed. The original content is in french 😀

[@kjss4345]

Mazda makes a roof you can open and close in 3 seconds😂 this roof is ridiculous

[@clu4u]

So buy a Mazda, and quit complaining. I’ve had a 981 Spyder for 3 years, no complaints.

[@hbullock]

Dumb comment about the regular spyder top…it doesn’t fit. You should know that.

[@N911GT2]

Why is the sound so far off? As a Cayman owner I still think the Boxster (yes it's a Boxster) is for woman...

[@fueltastic-uk]

You can hear the engine much more from inside than from outside

[@torontocannuck]

then you are stupid

[@mikegregory8353]

Why is a Boxster for females? What kind of inferiority complex are you suffering from that you need a roof? Worried about your hairpiece blowing off?😏

[@MrRandomTwat]

Insecurities are a stinky thing my G.

[@spaRTan3246]

And Caymans are for dentists… 🤗