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Unveiled in June 2019, the 718 Spyder (previously known as the Boxster Spyder) stands out from its less powerful counterparts with more aggressive bodywork. This includes a lower stance, a new front bumper, a prominent diffuser, and exhaust pipes spaced farther apart.
Under the hood, this model houses a naturally aspirated 4.0ltr flat-6 engine derived from the 992's 3.0-liter 9A2EVO engine. This powerplant delivers 309 kW (414 hp; 420 PS) at 7,600 rpm and 420Nm (310 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,000–6,800 rpm. Notably, the engine features cylinder deactivation, a first for Porsche.
The 718 Spyder reaches 301km/h (187mph).
Borrowing technology from the 911 GT3, both models benefit from front suspension and brakes, while adaptive dampers, ABS, and stability-control programming are borrowed from the 911 GT3 RS. Manual adjustments can be made to the anti-roll bar end links, camber, and toe, although the ride height, set 3 cm (1.2 in) lower than a standard 718, remains fixed. The Spyder weighs approximately 15kg more than the GTS models.
In the spring of 2020, sales commenced for these high-performance models and for the 2021 model year, the Spyder became available with the 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission as an option. This option reduces the acceleration time from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) from 4.3 seconds to 3.7 seconds, further enhancing their performance capabilities.
