Digital Cluster 718 Spyder RS: The Boxer Engine's Last Scream
Engineers use the expression “state of the art” in certain presentations, when stating that a car is at the maximum level of evolution. In the case of this 718 SpyderRS, there is no exaggeration. The last non-turbocharged combustion boxer engine in the world porsche It generates 500 horsepower and is the most powerful in the history of the convertible. The price – exactly R$ 1,237,624 – is also superlative, as are the electronic resources at the service of driving, comfort and safety. But best of all: I drove the beast three times around Interlagos. Come with me.
Impeccable Performance
According to Porsche, the 718 Spyder RS accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. It's not a case of leaving the pits accelerating like that, but at the Senna corner the sporty Show your assets. The 1,410 kg car navigates the succession of curves with balance, largely thanks to Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), electronic suspension control.
Performance and Brakes
On the opposite straight you can walk with pleasure. It reaches 200 km/h with ease (starting from zero, Porsche reports 10.9 seconds). The declared maximum speed is 308 km/h. The brakes have to act strongly before the curve, and they don't disappoint. Six pistons at the front and four at the rear act firmly on four carbon-ceramic discs for balanced deceleration.
The Riding Experience
Those who are going to have fun on a track day can turn off the stability and traction controls, but at the event they remained on. The descent from the lake is done calmly, and the roadster is obedient to the electric steering with excellent grip.
Boxer Engine and Cutting-Edge Electronics
In Subida dos Boxes, the 4.0 six-cylinder boxer engine screams loudly at the back. The maximum 500 horsepower comes at 8,400 rpm, but the machine, says Porsche, can reach 9,000 rpm. A delightful experience is experiencing the combination of engine and gearbox working together under the symphony of airflow through the side intakes and the sound of the machine.
Luxury and Comfort
The roadster's dashboard and trim are covered in leather, as are part of the seats. The steering wheel and the center of the seats are covered with perforated Race-Tex. This material is woven in part with recycled polyester fibers, a production that generates 80% less CO2.
Options and Price
The first units are now starting to be delivered to buyers. The Weissach package is available as an option for R$ 91 thousand. Among other items, it includes titanium exhaust outlets instead of steel, with a look inspired by the limited edition of the 2018 Porsche 935.
If the 718 Spyder RS represents the state of the art for Porsche, in this category, couldn't it improve even more? I have no doubts, but the convertible ends its career making room for the next generation, which will have an electric engine. Whoever has yours won't want to let go.
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