![]() In this rarefied world, the 718 Spyder kicks its competitors when it comes to usable cargo space. Actually, two aces in the form of front and rear trunks, here measuring a useful 150 L and 120 L, respectively. But every Boxster, no matter which variant, has an ace up its sleeve. Inherently there can be very little practicality baked into a hardcore two-seat, mid-engine roadster. ![]() Porsche asks $2,450 for full LED lighting, which is an upgrade over the standard bi-xenon lights. The 718 Spyder comes with two-piece rollover protection and a host of airbags, including side protection bags for both thorax and head. These in combination with the super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires deliver stopping forces that will part the hair on the back of your head. Lifted from the 911 GT3, the Spyder’s brakes feature 380-mm vented and cross-drilled discs both front and rear, with six-piston monobloc calipers in front and four-piston units in the back. However, if you count brakes as one of the most important safety systems, the 718 Spyder has your back. Hence the Spyder will not keep you in your lane, dutifully follow the vehicle in front, nor warn you of a car lurking in a blind spot – of which there are plenty with the manual roof in place. If you’re looking for the usual laundry list of driver aids and safety systems, you won’t find them in this most driver-focused of 718 Series cars. With the roof in place, the fabric flying buttresses signal this to not be your regular Boxster. Out back are two large exhaust tips and a functional diffuser. Up front is an aggressive snout bearing three large grille openings, a curb-kissing splitter, and the GT-series slim mesh grill just ahead of the hood that vents air from the front radiators. The 718 Spyder rides on 20-inch wheels and sits 30 mm closer to the ground than the standard Boxster. How about gracefully menacing? Seductively sinister? The Spyder’s visual signature is its long rear-deck lid with dual humps that resolves at a ducktail spoiler, all exposed to the world once the manual soft top is tucked away. This is a very pretty car, especially in its Gentian Blue Metallic hue ($740). This is one of the best Porsche sports cars, period. Underpinnings from the 911 GT3 RS escalate the Boxster’s already sublime handling to the next level of response, grip, and clarity. Should one or more provisions of these terms and conditions be or become invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions.In light of speculation that the next-generation 718 Series will be fully electric, the fine folks in Stuttgart are sending a love letter to the Boxster faithful in the form of the 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder.Ī 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six-cylinder making 414 hp and 309 lb-ft sings to 8,000 rpm and drives the rear wheels only through a six-speed manual gearbox. In the event of improper use, Porsche AG reserves the right to block access to Porsche Newsroom.ĩ. In agreeing to these rights of use, the user shall be obliged to refrain from any improper use of Porsche Newsroom.Ĩ. ![]() On using the links, the user leaves the Porsche AG information products.ħ. Insofar as Porsche Newsroom provides links to the internet sites of third parties, Porsche AG does not accept any responsibility for the content of the linked sites. Porsche AG does not accept any liability for any resulting damage.Ħ. With respect to the use of Porsche Newsroom, technical faults such as, delays to news transmission, cannot be ruled out. Statements concerning standard equipment and statutory, legal and tax regulations and repercussion are valid for the Federal Public of Germany only.ĥ. Insofar as Porsche Newsroom provides information concerning vehicles, the data refers to the German market. Porsche AG does not accept any liability with respect to the results that may be achived through the use of the information, in particular with respect to accuracy, up-to-dateness and completeness.Ĥ. Nevertheless, the information may contain errors or inaccuracies. All contents of Porsche Newsroom are carefully researched and compiled. Porsche AG (hereinafter: Porsche AG), unless otherwise stated.ģ. All logos and trademarks mentioned on Porsche Newsroom are trademarks of Dr. It is not permitted to pass on texts, images, audio or video data to unauthorised third parties.Ģ. They are intended exclusively for use by journalists as a source for their own media reporting and are not intended for commercial use, in particular for advertising purposes. All information offered on Porsche Newsroom, including but not limited to, texts, images, audio and video documents, are subject to copyright or other legislation for the protection of intellectual property.
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