Porsche's GT maestros prioritized on-road, rather than on-track, performance.
without a roof and without a wing, though it is hardly without. While it lacks the rollover protection desired for a racetrack and the downforce needed to increase apex speed, the Spyder RS has more driver engagement than an Army Surplus has OD green. But it's light on fatigue because it also rides well.German for motor racing? Absolutely. But Andreas Preuninger and his team, those responsible for all Porsche's GT cars, didn't even attempt a Nürburgring lap time.
Tacking nearly $40,000 onto a $163,650 Boxster that isn't supposed to see track duty seems excessive unless you have a fetish for exposed carbon fiber. But we don't judge. To make this Spyder RS extra harmonious with public roads, the GT team did something it has never done with an RS car: reduce spring rates. Compared to the GT4 RS, they're down by 55 percent in front and 43 percent in the rear. There's no wing, no underbody strakes, and a 2.0-inch shorter front splitter. The Spyder RS also rides 0.2 inch higher. But the engine is the same 493-hp 4.0-liter with individual throttle bodies and dry-sump lubrication.
, a number we fully expect the roofless model to compete with. In fact, most of the acceleration numbers will be similar. The Spyder RS is just 11 pounds lighter than the GT4 RS, per Porsche.For those wanting to explore the upper limits of the Spyder's speed, know that the 191-mph top speed is with the roof removed. Porsche says not to exceed 122 mph when the roof is in place—although calling the 18-pound top a roof is like calling a three-ounce poncho a jacket.
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