718 Spyder (982) Spyder vs 718 Spyder (982) Spyder RS
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718 Spyder (982) SpyderSmart Money, Pragmatists
Biggest reasons are MSRP (+67%), Fuel Economy (+20%), and Transmission (manual 6-speed).
718 Spyder (982) Spyder RSHead Turners, Minimalists
Biggest reasons are 0–100 km/h (+23%), Power-to-Weight (+20%), and Power (+19%).
| Spec | Porsche 718 Spyder (982) Spyder | Porsche 718 Spyder (982) Spyder RS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2020–2023 | 2024–2025 | |
| Release Date | 2020-04-09 | 2024-03-01 | |
| Body Style | roadster | roadster | |
| Configuration | Flat 6 | Flat 6 | |
| Displacement | 4.0L (244 ci) | 4.0L (244 ci) | |
| Engine Code | MA1.22 | MA2.75 | |
| Crank | cross-plane | cross-plane | |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated | |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline | |
| Redline | 7,800 rpm | 9,000 rpm | +15.4% |
| Power | 414 hp @ 7,600 rpm | 493 hp @ 8,400 rpm | +19.1% |
| Torque | 310 ft·lbs @ 5,000 rpm | 332 ft·lbs @ 6,250 rpm | +7.1% |
| Compression | 13.0:1 | 13.3:1 | +2.3% |
| Bore × Stroke | 102.0 × 81.0 mm | 102.0 × 81.5 mm | |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
| Transmission | manual 6-speed | dual clutch 7-speed | |
| Curb Weight | 3,131 lbs | 3,109 lbs | -0.7% |
| Power-to-Weight | 292 hp/ton | 350 hp/ton | +19.9% |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4s | 3.4s | -22.7% |
| Top Speed | 187 mph | 191 mph | +2.3% |
| MSRP | $96,300 | $161,100 | +67.3% |
| Fuel Economy | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | 14 / 19 / 16 mpg | -20.0% |