The 718 Spyder RS Discussion Thread
07-24-2023, 11:00 AM
#4771
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Oh wow, they really are emphasizing the "not a track car" message, even in writing. But still an RS. The nomenclature gestapo must have a serious migraine. 
(For humor purposes only) Speculation: This "not a track car" RS release stuff is to get people loosened up for when they (gasp!) put a MT in an RS! The next step. Slippery slope! The horror.
(For humor purposes only) Speculation: This "not a track car" RS release stuff is to get people loosened up for when they (gasp!) put a MT in an RS! The next step. Slippery slope! The horror.
Last edited by Adrift; 07-24-2023 at 11:06 AM.
07-24-2023, 11:13 AM
#4772
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From the press release; instead of reduced from GT4RS they could have said "remain the same as Spyder". I suspect since it's a different aero package, spring and rates different from base Spyder.
Sports suspension of the highest precision and agility
The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder and is designed for maximum driving pleasure on winding roads. It comes standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with sports tuning and has been lowered by 30 millimetres. It also features Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical limited-slip differential, ball-jointed suspension bearings and 20-inch forged aluminium wheels. The behaviour of the chassis is characterised by razor-sharp steering precision, as well as agile and extremely neutral handling. The ride height, camber, track and anti-roll bar can all be adjusted individually. Compared to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, spring and damper rates have been reduced to achieve a more relaxed, characteristically convertible-style set-up.
Sports suspension of the highest precision and agility
The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder and is designed for maximum driving pleasure on winding roads. It comes standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with sports tuning and has been lowered by 30 millimetres. It also features Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical limited-slip differential, ball-jointed suspension bearings and 20-inch forged aluminium wheels. The behaviour of the chassis is characterised by razor-sharp steering precision, as well as agile and extremely neutral handling. The ride height, camber, track and anti-roll bar can all be adjusted individually. Compared to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, spring and damper rates have been reduced to achieve a more relaxed, characteristically convertible-style set-up.
07-24-2023, 11:31 AM
#4773
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Option changes Spyder vs SRS?
I keep combing through the specs and build pages, there are a number of things either included or not available on the SRS as compared to a Spyder, It would be nice to know what's included that was a cost option before and things no longer available. Please, this is not about whether you personally want/like them or not!
- OEM NAV incl
- Auto Dual Zone HVAC incl
- Carbon sills incl
- Auto dimming mirrors and rain sensor incl
- Multi-Function Wheel n/a
- Heated Steering Wheel n/a
07-24-2023, 11:38 AM
#4774
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CF door sills are incl? I assume you mean with WP…?
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07-24-2023, 11:53 AM
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07-24-2023, 11:54 AM
#4777
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Adrift (07-24-2023)
07-24-2023, 11:56 AM
#4778
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I keep combing through the specs and build pages, there are a number of things either included or not available on the SRS as compared to a Spyder, It would be nice to know what's included that was a cost option before and things no longer available. Please, this is not about whether you personally want/like them or not!
- OEM NAV incl
- Auto Dual Zone HVAC incl
- Carbon sills incl
- Auto dimming mirrors and rain sensor incl
- Multi-Function Wheel n/a
- Heated Steering Wheel n/a
PDK incl
Apple Car Play incl
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07-24-2023, 11:58 AM
#4779
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Since, if I can get one at all, it would likely be for MY 25...I wonder what THAT price increase will look like?
07-24-2023, 12:06 PM
#4781
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Then I hope to see you around! Besides on a showroom floor, yours may be the only one I get to see. 
07-24-2023, 12:31 PM
#4783
Also , I will do hood stripe but no black door handles and no Windshield Frame in Matte Black , maybe Top in Black with Grey Accents .
And a little bit torn between choosing the red interior (which is a bit more eye-catching) or the Arctic Grey interior to match the white body a bit more.
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