Porsche 718 Spyder RS Review | Your hairdresser will hate it

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What happens when you take a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS and whip the roof off? You get a Porsche 718 Spyder RS. Just as loud, just as fast and just as wonderful, yet the drop-top version has one key difference that makes it better suited to road driving. James Dennison explains the changes.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Walkaround
4:26 - Handling
8:54 - Putting up the roof
11:59 - Engine + sound
15:09 - Verdict
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 147

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

718 Cayman GT4 RS or 718 Spyder RS - which do you choose? Answers below...

@iamspyvspy3077 9 місяців тому

None of the above. Boxster GTS 4.0 or Boxster T

@octcoming7090 9 місяців тому

@@iamspyvspy3077 wtf

@nicklevin9321 9 місяців тому

Spyder. Maybe the most visceral roadster ever made.

@klkh2002 9 місяців тому

Spyder without doubt. I got a 718 Spyder and that car with the GT3 engine will be phenomenal

@johnwhood5791 9 місяців тому

RS Spyder .. road trip in Europe .. no brainer

@ast7500 9 місяців тому

Luckily I’ve got both. GT4RS has been delivered with PTS Riviera Blue. Spyder RS will be delivered in December. PTS Aubergine. I’ll keep both for long long time.

@stephenswift9868 9 місяців тому

You are very lucky! Enjoy! And take everybody that wants a ride out in them!

@tamasszabo8824 9 місяців тому

Nice combo! My daily is a Shark Blue Cayman GTS 4.0.

@kevmagill5163 9 місяців тому

grrrrr

@josephkelly4893 9 місяців тому

Nice pair of motors to own, well done

@xyz-uz6me 9 місяців тому

Enjoy, I envy you!!!!!!!!🤣✌

@xFunTomCZx 9 місяців тому

500hp in a boxster is madness.. And what a sound..

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Sound is 👌

@993mike 9 місяців тому

I previously owned a GT4, but to be honest I think I'd choose this Spyder RS over the GT4RS to sit next to my 991.2 GT3 in the garage

@raouleduke1260 8 місяців тому

Lies

@TracyGray229 8 місяців тому

@@raouleduke1260lmao why is it lies it ain’t that far out of reach if u want it

@clu4u Місяць тому

@@raouleduke1260You must be a tRumper…

@kevmagill5163 9 місяців тому

I usually go for the hardtops because I think the styling is better and it's perhaps more solid in feel. But the 718RS Spyder looks amazing as a droptop and the "roof" really evoques the speedster for me. And holy heck!...the sound! Awesome video, humorous and informative, in equal measure.

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Glad you enjoyed the video.

@Bmontepeque11 9 місяців тому

This is such a great car, it's amazing to see Porsche not watering down the Cayman/Boxster for once :')

@OO7JAMS 4 місяці тому

In depth review matched with proper videography 👏 The sound of that 4.0 with top down is spindle tingling sensational ❤ 🇿🇦👊

@Driver_88 9 місяців тому

You cant buy a Porsche with this combination of roofless, 9k rpm and PDK... and it'll never be made again

@888mf4 9 місяців тому

Good review James. Softer suspension going to be better for UK roads.

@hbullock 6 місяців тому

Love that ending! 😂 I had missed that before. I am in review rewatch mode, waiting for allocations to drop…

@GadgetyMV 9 місяців тому

Excellent review, very nicely captured sound, and thanks for showing off that abomination of a roof. The top will make the value go up, because it will be endearing.

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Glad you enjoyed 👍

@clu4u Місяць тому

😊it’s a limited edition car, my 981 Spyder will never depreciate for the same reason. Only 2450 made.

@godzla69 9 місяців тому

It looks like the "top redesign" was actually heavily drafted from the 987 boxster spyder top. It's back to being quite cumbersome in favor of reduced weight. Even the side windows made a reappearance.

@6SpeedTA95 9 місяців тому

You guys do amazing work.

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thank you!

@Mrdfastcars 9 місяців тому

shame no manual, 987.2 Spyder wins and is 135kg lighter !

@carbonkoko6516 9 місяців тому

A fantastic review James 👏

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thank you!

@jdog458 9 місяців тому

Great review James. Excellent work!!!

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thank you!

@davidkeenan5989 9 місяців тому

So glad that this car exists even though I will likely never have one.

@dylanbland 9 місяців тому

Awesome review! Everything about these videos is epic. The cinematography, the music, the humour, the knowledge of the presenter - up there with the very very best. Well done team! I hope you’re enjoying making the videos :) top work to be proud of

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thanks Dylan! 👌

@mtlsi 9 місяців тому

Very detailed video, thank you. And great intro, lool. ;).

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Glad you liked it!

@js002003 9 місяців тому

wonder what the markups will be, if you can even get one

@sodoxu9420 9 місяців тому

Good review, but can’t hear 8-9k rasp intake sound in this compared to a 4rs

@fotofiel 9 місяців тому

What color is this one? Arctic silver or the new color?

@kneckel 9 місяців тому

It's like Porsche is doing a proper send-off for all its combustion cars

@AB-fr2ei 9 місяців тому

They will continue to produce combustion cars forever There is a reason why they invested so much in synthetic fuel

@phantom2k10 9 місяців тому

Porsche are clearly wizards from the land of Oz.We have to applaud them for taking on the suggestions and wants of their customers.

@johnwhood5791 9 місяців тому

Hey James .. great vid :). Did you drive with and without the magnesium wheels and PCCBs (can see the one in the vid is steel's)

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Hey there, glad you enjoyed the video. Am afraid we only drove the car you see in the video, so optional magnesium wheels and - as you pointed out - standard brakes (six pot front, four pot rear)

@clu4u Місяць тому

It’s a shame not to have PCCBs as standard on any RS model.

@cartergarnon6299 8 місяців тому

I’ve only ever put the roof up on my Spyder when I’m washing it. If there’s rain in the forecast, I take my masseuse’s 911.

@vrwizard2616 9 місяців тому

This car is amazing, but I don't want to miss the automatic roof of my boxster gts.

@FruitoftheLoops 9 місяців тому

Funny intro, great review as always

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thank you!

@DouglasJWalker 9 місяців тому

ok ok....I will take one. Just deliver it before the weekend thanks

@barrondeville1866 2 місяці тому

That roof would be an absolute nightmare to put back on in a rainstorm not to mention those red tabs can be pulled on a parked car.

@diogoleitao8628 9 місяців тому

I will said it again: There is Porsche and there is other brands 😊

@amospizzey1 9 місяців тому

What’s the mark up to get one ? Here in the US the GT4 R/S is trading at 300K

@pauldavies7251 9 місяців тому

Porsche don't mark up brand new cars in the uk

@MRVSKIN 9 місяців тому

Great video and what a car

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thanks! 👍

@yogiyo888 4 місяці тому

This is a fantastic car. Boxters have always been a better canyon carver than 911s and the two-seater, mid-engine, convertible set up makes it truly a unique sport car these days. If I can say one thing I prefer on a Spyder over the Spyder RS is that you can get a 6-speed manual on the Spyder. Other than that, the 500hp mid-mounted boxer engine on a two-seater open top cannot be topped on a weekend through the backroads on the mountain.

@hbullock 9 місяців тому

I’ve been on every list in town for 2 years lol Still won’t be able to get one, likely.

@marcocasco2046 9 місяців тому

On the 718 spyder, opening and closing the roof is a considerable pain, but on the 718 RS it is inconceivable to have a soft top like this. The weight should be reduced by using quality materials by not removing the necessary mechanical parts, also considering what they charge more than the 420 HP version, among other things

@ahmadthebest2266 7 місяців тому

I agree

@VK6AB- 9 місяців тому

Great review, great car.

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thank you!

@neillgowans4350 9 місяців тому

Is it me or are the current 718s remarkably like 997s in looks in the front and from the side. Be interesting to compare dimensions.

@clu4u Місяць тому

It’s a much smaller car than the 911.

@TB-zt6hs 2 місяці тому

just pray hard that the sky doesn't open suddenly when you driving without the roof

@alecrl1 3 місяці тому

If you don’t like the top ,the short geared snappy PDK gearbox and the noise this car is not for you. I love it ❤ this has to be the best car under £500k I would leave the roof at home when possible.

@Tracertme 9 місяців тому

That Chamois leather looks really nice on the roof, not much point in selling this in Europe… 😂😂😂❤ I wouldn’t mind fitting the lift system to the 718 GTS that would be really useful ..

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Yes, first time the Boxster has had a lift system!

@8enable 2 місяці тому

James, moisturise moisturise. moisturise!!!🤣

@TheHandyflandy 8 місяців тому

Sick car but also sick if this is the last one :( - a future car like this with no engine noise is just a sad thought.

@allsearpw3829 9 місяців тому

ALL Porsche amazing cars , but sadly to really enjoy it day to day , make it quick as Mr. Plod would ban me in a few day , even at my age . A VERY GOOD REVIEW .

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Glad you enjoyed the review!

@nassermohd2317 9 місяців тому

In hot weather i would go for gt4rs

@lav1daloca 6 місяців тому

This gotta be the best sports car out there

@CarPediaShow 9 місяців тому

Why would porche make the top like this instead of just removing the motor and making it a manual low slung top. Does it really save that much weight and make the car that much more aerodynamic to deal with this in the rain. They need to make a 911 touring version of this, gt3 rs 911 motor from that car, 6 speed manual from that car, power convertible top from base boxster with touring seats. I think that would make the perfect send off instead of this

@johnwhood5791 9 місяців тому

992 Speedster is coming ...

@CarPediaShow 9 місяців тому

@johnwhood5791 true but i want a mid engined boxster, manual, gt3 rs motor, no stupid top

@flacjacket 9 місяців тому

Shame about the gearbox. With the GT4 RS being PDK only I was hoping the Boxster would be manual only.

@ALMX5DP 9 місяців тому

Had the exact same initial thought. Spyder to me is the epitome of weekend road carving and visceral sensations. Manual gearbox is a integral part of that equation.

@thedudeabides1443 9 місяців тому

Could not agree more! To not offer the Spyder with a manual option is a HUGE miss by Porsche.

@trigganometry168 9 місяців тому

Anyone who ever made the hairdressers reference to the Cayman/Boxster either never drove one or has more money then self esteem.

@foxlake6750 9 місяців тому

I’ve been at two Porsche track days, with 911, caymans and Boxsters, which you rotate through the day. It’s interesting that the 911 owners, who have never been in a Boxster/Cayman, come out of session with big smiles on their faces……and a change of opinion.

@commantrosexetlos4700 9 місяців тому

This is a damn nice car..Best model of cayman

@johnnyboy1586 6 місяців тому

I wonder if you can get the magnesium wheels with conventional wheel studs,not keen on centerlocks for a road car

@clu4u Місяць тому

What I don’t get is why it has steel brakes and not PCCBs. Crimany, my 981 Spyder hasPCCBs.

@pjay3028 9 місяців тому

I had a Boxster a few years ago. I remember one really hot sunny day, I was driving along a lovely country road and a bird did a sh!t on the passenger seat. That was the last time I took her out on a date!

@Lukec4ge 8 місяців тому

Oh dear- was someone not paying attention to the part of the presentation, whereby they showed you how to put the roof on?!🤣

@vagabond1776 4 місяці тому

Sadly the 718 Spyder RS isn’t offered with a manual, especially since it was designed for the road. Ironically, PDK’s and DCT’s will become obsolete with the trend towards EV’s…the experience is practically identical.

@HiddenWen 9 місяців тому

Looks amazing. I just wish they would make the spyder models have an automatic roof, and have it look more flush when the roof is up.

@eugenux 9 місяців тому

this car is not for you... sorry, you don't understand it.

@davidhunternyc1 8 місяців тому

At 9:35, ... as you watch a Mazda MX-5 RF pull up and your jaw drops as you watch how the hard top folds up like a Transformer... then it's gone. Zoom. Zoom.

@Phykx-1 9 місяців тому

Porsche gifting itself with the best cars, 500bhp German horses

@brankozeljeznjak 3 місяці тому

schönes auto, sehr schön

@ziggyfreud5357 9 місяців тому

Top car - Top review - Sorry dude you have shit weather in the UK - sorry - Germany has crap weather as well - move to Australia ;-)

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

@Tracertme 8 місяців тому

Why are the Gordon Murray video comments turned Off. is the freedom of speech banned by Car Magazine? I only had good things to say, but I value freedom of speech even more. If this continues I will drop this magazine and it’s publisher permanently or Shell if corporate sponsors are dictating their terms as I can decide where and how to spend my money.. ❤

@bootneck401664 9 місяців тому

Cannot wait for our SRS to arrive 🤟🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🤟🏻

@julianhawkins9423 7 місяців тому

Spyder all day long - shame they have lost a little leg room from the old Gts 2.5 model because a bigger engine to fit in. But what a car and what a soundtrack love love love

@alecrl1 2 місяці тому

I believe the bulkhead is in the same place they had to gain height for the intake arrangement hence the different roof.

@michaelmeredith912 8 місяців тому

Awesome

@mcximus 9 місяців тому

Why did you film the clip in the rain? Put the roof up.

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Would have altered the sound and made it very dark in the cabin!

@AP-oc2qw 8 місяців тому

There NEVER was a question whether a Boxster was a proper Porsche - unless of course low weight, nimble, mid engined, open topped sports cars don't apply.

@christopherodonoghue3858 6 місяців тому

Think this is better car than the cayman RS. The Caymane GT4 RS is just too similiar to the GT3/ GT3 RS for my liking for it to have its own personality. This an open top RS, something we as Porsche fans have waited years for.

@zubkat5196 7 місяців тому

How were hairdressers able to afford one in the first place loool

@thedudeabides1443 9 місяців тому

The Cayman GT4RS understandably has the PDK as some may want to track the car. But to not offer the RS Spyder without a manual is a big miss by Porsche, especially since it’s meant to be a ROAD car. I think I’ll happily keep my 981 Spyder…

@eSysmanSuperYachts 9 місяців тому

The hairdressers car thing makes no sense. A convertible will make any hairdo a mess in a few minutes of driving.

@pooryaradpoor3156 9 місяців тому

Yas Ii love Germany.

@WhyDidYTstartThisHandleShit 9 місяців тому

Totally had me until I saw the nonsense with that roof. Jesus. Think I'll just get a c8 instead..

@bergencounty6602 Місяць тому

I would just drive it with the roof on the whole time

@waltvancourt5052 9 місяців тому

No exhaust sound

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Watch from 12:31 onwards!

@winglo1697 8 місяців тому

Is that the way to put up the car top in 21st Century????

@michelpeters4887 7 місяців тому

why are you doing the review in the rain?

@CARmagazineTV 7 місяців тому

Because it was raining.

@belliabah2148 3 місяці тому

It’s crazy 911porshe

@absaly 9 місяців тому

for those who like pitching tent on their car

@rubioalejo 8 місяців тому

Putting that top cover acting like clown with that music of circus in the background makes me think you're not a serious reviewer!

@carbonkoko6516 8 місяців тому

It's called having a sense of humour. 🙄

@anthonyfunderburk7871 9 місяців тому

😎😎😎😎😎

@believe-in-righteousness Місяць тому

I would never buy this car because of the stupid roof

@psgp298 9 місяців тому

nice Jeremy Clarkson Audi TT 3.2 review copy-----but you're no Jeremy Clarkson!

@CARmagazineTV 9 місяців тому

Who?

@andyballard1883 9 місяців тому

I'm sorry but Porsche should be thoroughly ashamed of that disaster of a rain cover. It's an absolute shambles of a design and is not worthy of the name