With the roof down, the 9,000-rpm redline will sound incredible
These spy shots show that the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS is a great choice for those who want open-air driving capabilities. Spyder RS would be the brand name for the hotter 718 Boxster.
The front end is the same as the standard 718 Boxster Spyder. The main change is located just behind the passenger compartment, where you will find a pair scoops behind the sides and roof of the rear deck. These scoops are presumably used to route additional air to the engine with higher output. The Spyder’s lower rear fenders have more inlets than the Spyder.
The active spoiler is located at the rear, just like the current model. It appears that the rear diffuser and dual exhausts are straight from the Spyder standard.
This Boxster is equipped with center-locking black tires and X-shaped spokes. Brake discs are drilled. The front calipers are made of gold while the stoppers at the back are made of black.
The Spyder RS shares the 4.0-liter flat-6 from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. The mill produces 493 horsepower (368 Kilowatts) as well as 331 pound-feet (449 Newton meters) in this application . It also has a 9,000 rpm redline. This should make for a great sound when the roof is down. It can reach 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, and has a top speed at 196 mph (315 km/h).
Andreas Preuninger manages Porsche’s GT cars, including the GT3 and GT4. This includes the Boxster Spyder. Recently, he stated that a Spyder RS would not be a track-focused machine if it happened.
Preuninger’s statement is in line with what we are seeing. Porsche isn’t changing much other than styling tweaks to increase airflow.
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, and 718 Boxster Spyder RS models are the last to get combustion power. In 2025, next-gen models will be available with fully electric powertrains. Although technical details are not yet available, the styling is said to be inspired by the Mission R concept.