718 SPYDER RS SPORT CLASSIC
Rennsports occupy a special place in Porsche hierarchy, representing the most hardcore products to come out of Stuttgart. This usually equates to a simple recipe comprising weight-saving measures, power in abundance and a chassis honed for the race track. Here, in the shape of the new 718 Spyder RS, however, we find ourselves in command of a Rennsport designed not for the track, but for the road. And, almost unbelievably, it's an RS drop-top. Has Porsche lost its marbles, or is the Spyder RS the real deal?Despite its stubborn focus on road use, it becomes immediately apparent the 718 Spyder RS takes plenty from the track-oriented 718 Cayman GT4 RS. From the vents in the front arches to the lightweight alloy wheels, the shared DNA is obvious, but the differences between the GT4 RS and Spyder RS amount to more than a chopped roof. Take, for example, the Spyder's ducktail rear spoiler, which is massive, but significantly less aggressive than the wing on the back of the Cayman. This is intentional — the Spyder is a sports car, rather
