Driving The NEW Porsche 718 Spyder RS!

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@Taylor40667 9 месяцев назад

The boxster used to be the “poor man 911” But now with cars getting bigger a gt4rs is the perfect size The 911 is getting big

@mizaqenyad4269 9 месяцев назад

true. also they are very easy to get more power out of now. The 4 cyl sound may not be as good, but a 718 cayman S can be tuned to around 500hp, for only a few thousand. in america where i am, the gt3 which has 500hp, can be between $200k-$300k. however the cayman S plus cost of modifications can be had for around $55k. It's suspension and brakes arent quite as good, but are definitely very capable, and the sound doesn't compare to a gt3, but its still a 500hp porsche, which is lighter than a 911 and mid engine vs rear. i believe they're amazing cars for the money if you're dead set on having a porsche, and willing to modify it. i hope to be able to buy and modify one myself next year.

@leonardoluc6362 7 месяцев назад

This is not a boxster but if you like call it what you want. Enjoy it while we can next is an Electric.

@arr0gant1 7 месяцев назад

They may have dropped the name Boxster, but don't get it twisted, this IS a Boxster!

@mizaqenyad4269 7 месяцев назад

@@arr0gant1 exactly. people are so silly

@WristwatchAddiction 6 месяцев назад

True but anyone who has driven even the most base version of the original Boxster on twisty back roads knows the handling was always top notch & a great car. For so much less. 👍

@eSysmanSuperYachts 9 месяцев назад

As a 718 Spyder owner for 2 years, I put in a letter of intent with Porsche when this car was just a rumour, but never was able to get an allocation. Was told only one would be given to each dealership and of course they 918 Spyder buyers get first refusal on all special cars now so they can flip after 6 months. Very disappointed. Comments about the interior being 'old' are crazy. I celebrate the physical dials & buttons as opposed to a giant digital screen and stupid 'haptic' nonsense in most new cars. This interior is timeless. And 'It's a Boxster' comment is just your perception. Judge the car by it's performance/ability not which pigeon hole t place it in.

@daveevans2389 9 месяцев назад

Had a boxer as an everyday car did over 1000 miles, a, week in it town and motorway rain hail snow and sunshine, never missed a, beat service centre said they loved tge way it was used and not sat on a driveway, my camra kit in the boot and soft bags in the front boot, fave music on the cd interchange, fabulous car, top down at nite driving eating up the miles, if you never had one you are missing a trick,

@davidkn 9 месяцев назад

nah, the interior definitely needs an upgrade!

@Salomundo 9 месяцев назад

Very jealous for this one! LETS GOWWWWW

@douchetimes 9 месяцев назад

You should test drive the gt4 rs

@SKENGZEE 9 месяцев назад

Woahh no way, Hola amigo hope all is well 🙏 love from Toronto

@Kxji 9 месяцев назад

Cuanto tiempo que no veía a Alejandro.

@zooski1516 4 месяца назад

Who cares.

@TheOrangeEliseCup250 9 месяцев назад

I can' t imagine just one second the next Boxster generation to be full EV, it' s madness. After this masterpiece Spyder RS it is unimaginable ? How will we be suppose to recharge our Boxster in the middle of nowhere in the French Alps ? Pure madness.

@thedudeabides1443 9 месяцев назад

The only positive that will come of Porsche building only EV Caymans and Boxsters is that the ICE versions will skyrocket in value.

@CaseyCollier 9 месяцев назад

@@thedudeabides1443 How is that a "positive" if you don't own one? Then it just becomes harder for people to buy one in the future.

@stevemurrell6167 9 месяцев назад

Yeah. real first world problem that.

@quintennn 9 месяцев назад

Maybe/hopefully Porsche make an EV version NEXT To the ICE versions. If I'm not wrong, Porsche's pretty serious about the ICE NOT dying. I wouldn't mind a EV sports car like the boxster but if that's the only option that would be pretty sad. I'd rather see them switch to alternatives like the new hydrogen cars I've seen (not fuel cell but hydrogen ice)

@MrMlbfan6 9 месяцев назад

@@quintennnthey probably will make a hybrid version

@johnmitchell2269 9 месяцев назад

This and the GT4 RS, will both be worth three times more than they currently are, in a few years time.

@WahabGoldsmith 9 месяцев назад

Some dealers are already asking 330k for them.

@johnmitchell2269 9 месяцев назад

@@WahabGoldsmith Oh. Cancel what I said then 😂

@namir91 9 месяцев назад

@@WahabGoldsmith correction all* dealers. in the US at least you cant find these for under 100k markup

@Sai.the.Breizh.Pirate 9 месяцев назад

Unfortunately yes !! Because we can clearly realize that over the months/years the more we advance in time, the more the automobile (the real/really good 1's !) becomes something accessible than to a certain part of the population : wealthy people !! And all the others are/will be more and more confined to cars without flavors or character !! And it's sadely in all areas like that (not just in terms of automobiles) 😡🤯

@maximehajji4137 9 месяцев назад

No chance in Europe mate, some struggle to 30K over list. They are all up for sale

@556suppressor 9 месяцев назад

This car is just stunning. One of the best styled cars I've ever looked at.

@justicepool 9 месяцев назад

Love it Sam. Gotta disagree about the 911 comparisons. I used to only drive a 911, but after buying a Boxster on a fluke, I've now had 3 of them including a 718 Spyder. I'll never go back to the 911 platform again. The mid-engine Boxster/Cayman platform is so much more fun to drive through the mountains and canyon carving than the 911. It is simply a better drivers car in my humble opinion. The 911 is a great, and big, but not as good or fun as the mid engine Porsche's on twisty mountain roads! Edit: 12/1/2023 I'm now on my 4th mid-engine Porsche, having just purchased a 2015 Boxster GTS in sapphire metallic blue. What an exhaust note! If you know, you know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Best sports car out there.

@jameswillard1 9 месяцев назад

You are correct as far as in comparison to “most 911’s” but Sam is now used to the 992 GT3 with its double wishbone suspension and rear axle steering and that car is so sharp and fun to drive that it makes the mid engine cars feel a little dull. I’ve been driving 911’s/Boxsters/Caymans/718’s for years and I could not believe what Porsche has done in the last decade with that rear engined chassis, it’s like (for better or worse) they removed all the detractors from it and reinforced all the positives to that design ….incredible engineering 🤔

@justicepool 9 месяцев назад

@@jameswillard1 I haven't driven a 992 GT3 and have no doubt is is an amazing car, however, there is nothing about the 718 Spyder that is dull :)

@pedrowhite6684 9 месяцев назад

Having driven GT3’s, GT3RS’s, and the GT4RS, for me, the 718 Spyder and GT4RS are some of the best road going sports cars you can tool around in. I find the GT3 and GT3RS to be too sticky to whimsically throw around on a two lane backcountry road. They are more suited for proper track duty.

@jameswillard1 9 месяцев назад

@@justicepool I’m on my 2nd 718 Spyder (2020/2023) so I am obviously a huge fan and believe other than the long gearing and strangled exhaust sound below 5k RPM (easily rectified with OAP) that it’s absolutely the best sports car for the money and one of the best Porsche’s ever. When I said dull I was referring to the steering response/front end only in comparison with the insane 992 GT3.

@Patrick-jc9pb 9 месяцев назад

I totally agree, I just switched mij 997 turbo cabriolet manual for a 718 Spyder manual. So much more fun to drive!

@TrendingCarsChannel 9 месяцев назад

Imagine having this car for your work commute.

@L0RDLUK 9 месяцев назад

You probably don't really have a standard work commute if you own something like this :D

@TheZmt325 9 месяцев назад

Ive said it before.. and ill probably say it again. But, damn the cinematography of this channel is epic. Its always incredible shots, perfect framing, and the freaking color clarity... Keep it up sam.

@juzoli 9 месяцев назад

My favorite Porsche by far. This is everything what Porsche was about before turning the 911 into a crazy technology experiment. No wonder they had to intentionally dumb the 718 down, otherwise it would beat the 911 in everything.

@aviator-kn8zq 9 месяцев назад

I would say the 718 is kept that way because of the heritage and history of the 911. You just cant mess with that. 911's are simply unique.

@keithrichards-io5db 9 месяцев назад

Also the 911 just plain looks more like a true Porsche

@AmjidMajeed 9 месяцев назад

Great car, Sam. Watching this, I am reminded of the old TG episode where May reviews the 987 Boxster Spyder, and despite criticising the car's lack of equipment and complicated roof, he praises the speed, handling, comfort and excitement.

@Grides1 9 месяцев назад

Awesome vid Sam! Really enjoyed looking every minute. And that RS sounds really good!

@namir91 9 месяцев назад

I know its just a press car but it still kills me to see that interior get soaked, especially with the alcantara

@Rick2010100 9 месяцев назад

The car color is perfect for my taste.

@pruett89 9 месяцев назад

It’s the weekend, so that can only mean one thing…it’s time for some AMAZING car content from STG! 🏎️🏎️

@LeoRomanusFilms 9 месяцев назад

Really great video, man. I can hear the joy and excitement in your voice describing the air intake, and hitting it on the dry patch of road. Holy cow, that thing sounds epic.

@michaeljones2355 9 месяцев назад

Great content and an enjoyable watch. It’s good to have Sam give an honest, non sarcastic review of these cars. Still the best auto RU-vidr. Keep it up, Sam!!

@scalecrawlnl 9 месяцев назад

A great fun video Sam and I may add also, a very enjoyable one! Have really enjoyed the cool scenery and your relaxed approach. So thank you very much✌Autum NC500 in the RHD version 😊 Enticing soundtrack and just perfect for a Sunday morning blast. Cheers🥇

@JustDriveFlatOut 9 месяцев назад

Hello Sam, I've been following you for ages and I believe that this is one of the best videos you have ever made, a lot of different POVs and fly by clips, love it! I have watched that 458 speciale aperta video so many times so I knew straight away that you were going to quote that and even if you are not skilled as Jetro I like you for your honesty and passion about cars, btw Jetro is a hell of a driver, so he's better than most of the people on RU-vid... besides that, great job as usual!

@n8tn808 9 месяцев назад

What a boxster! Thanks for showing us a special part of the Porsche lineup!

@mikehale7018 9 месяцев назад

Awesome vid Sam. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute 😎

@juanpablodelgado2227 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely amazing, the shots, the dialog and the car. One of you’re best videos

@AJ-kineticU 9 месяцев назад

I really enjoy your format and simplicity. That’s a beautiful car and I have driven my 718 spyder in the rain with the top down…in Florida when you get random thunderstorms along the way!

@richardwreford4778 9 месяцев назад

Another great video Sam. You’re really nailing the content these days and the best you-tuber by far atm.

@alecrl1 9 месяцев назад

What a car! I believe the Spyder and Spyder rs to be the finest looking car Porsche make shame this is the last of them. I would take one of these over any current 911.

@AutoPilotgogogo 9 месяцев назад

Superb editing and production quality, Sam! Love the detail--how you perfectly sync up the video and audio in the behind-the-seats sequence at 13:47 so your words match your mouth in the rear-view mirror.

@andrewcrawley7821 8 месяцев назад

A very honest review..well done buddy

@odinikita4821 9 месяцев назад

Such an awesome car, ever since the 981 Boxster S came out i fell in love with this style/design.

@Mr7O5 9 месяцев назад

One of your best videos to date ! Keep up the great work !

@cbitt4645 8 месяцев назад

Great great test drive bro!!

@mulyomaha5112 7 месяцев назад

never seen your videos before, but your vibes and smile at intro already makes me subscribed

@brandenongkp 9 месяцев назад

I m so excited for your next adventure. I had a camping 🏕️ trip with my daughter when she was eight. Now she is a grown adult, I miss those days, fond memories.

@sidrens1047 9 месяцев назад

Now that is really nice!!! 🔥 You think a Taycan is visually more appealing??? Really? This RS Spyder is ten times better looking in my humble opinion.

@sidrens1047 9 месяцев назад

@@Slappi2 absolutely buddy 😀

@dwayneeverett755 9 месяцев назад

Phenomenal color combo! 🤩👌🏻

@Druezy 9 месяцев назад

Always a good start to a Sunday!

@wboeren1 9 месяцев назад

This is a very good looking Porsche.

@muffinman4353 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful car....had an 05' Boxster that was a blast! Can't afford 162k....Spent less than half the price on a 23' C8. Obviously not a Porsche, but at 490hp. With a 6.2 V8 it's sure fun to drive!

@markymarkreviews 9 месяцев назад

A brilliant drive video and review.

@RenoveAutoService 9 месяцев назад

What a machine!!! Color and configuration are awesome 😮

@davidspencer9360 9 месяцев назад

Nice review and I think your summary is spot on 👍

@jdsk8914 9 месяцев назад

Best looking and sounding Boxster of all time. An unforgettable era !

@NEH718GTS25 9 месяцев назад

Great video Sam, always enjoy your content! Hoping to bring the viewers just a tad of insight about the amazing Spyder (and now RS version) and for me it came down to my climate and tolerance for the top operation. I live in South Florida and on a 30-50 mile morning drive the weather can change multiple times, and yes you can get away with driving fast through the storm or rainfall but the minute you slow for traffic you’re soaked (the missus just loves that 😂) I’ve got the Boxster 25th #248 and I love the 10-sec one finger operation and it probably saved my marriage. I’m a true Porsche lover so to all of you out there that can live with the manual top, I absolutely get it and enjoy those beasts! Keep the content coming Sam!

@JeDxDeVu 9 месяцев назад

There are so many good driving roads in Germany, specially around the Altmühltal. 👍🏾

@nellemannleasing 9 месяцев назад

YES SAM! That sound! Mega video as always🙌

@Jacob-hd4mu 9 месяцев назад

Two Porsche videos in two week. What a treat 🤌

@rexmundi1812 9 месяцев назад

That roof is a deal breaker.

@andrewb325 9 месяцев назад

Once again I think you go the best color combo for a press car. Glad the sun eventually came out for you.

@robertdouglas5926 9 месяцев назад

Had to watch it for a second time with headphones. What a soundtrack!

@DeanMurphyCDM 9 месяцев назад

Really enjoyed the review. Made me feel a bit better having swapped from a 718 Spyder to a 992 GT3 Touring and my dealer refusing to sell me a Spyder RS. Despite the fun and excitement element of the RS, the 911 is just a more liveable car which is what I need on a daily basis.

@martinbowen9928 9 месяцев назад

Sam, its horses for courses - the Spyder (and the 4 RS which I own) are cars for an occasion. They are not for a trip to Tescos (though my 4 R/S often is pressed into shopping duty!). I really like use my 4 RS for Sunday morning fun on good drivers’ roads and on the track. On track the 4 RS is sublime - utterly compelling - just like an RS product is meant to be: Like it or not these are cars for people with a choice of what to drive, who can pick the tool for the job. Personally, I don’t give a hoot about livability when it comes to these cars - if I want practicality, low noise, luggage carrying etc etc I’ll take the Defender (another car you didn’t “get” at first but which if you live outside London and have jobs to do is top notch) - with the RS I just want to drive arse off the thing. I also have a 991.2 GT3 which is not getting a look in since I got the RS; the Boxster platform is perfect for UK roads and the track, it now has one of the best engines ever made and- for once - Porsche stuck it in a sensible place - in the middle! If you want a great weekend all rounder, which is what you thought this might be (?) get a 718 GTS (if you can get your hands on one now - they are being snapped up) and you’ll be in heaven - that’s the right tool for that job. 😏

@davidz.4777 9 месяцев назад

It looks like if the porsche don’t have 911 in the name it’s not enough . GT4RS and Spyder RS are maybe the best Porsche ever made. Size , proportion of the spyder / Spyder RS are perfect. Just miss the manual box imo

@wizzpet6562 9 месяцев назад

I agree with your comment. While I would love to drive a GT4 or Spyder RS, I feel that my 718 GTS 4.0 Boxster gives me 90% of the pleasure I would feel at a fraction of the price… especially because it’s a manual! 😉

@davidz.4777 9 месяцев назад

@@wizzpet6562 i own a manual 718 spyder , my father a GTs 4.0 pdk. Honestly, the gts 4.0 is an Amazing car : size, ride quality, 4.0 NA . You just don’t have the spyder look . But the balance of the car is amazing. You feel the difference of chassis the first km between spyder and gts and you forget about it. Gts 4.0 is a complete car 👌

@wizzpet6562 9 месяцев назад

@@davidz.4777 You are lucky to be able to experience both! Enjoy those cars to the max! 👍🏼

@Acquit808 8 месяцев назад

Love the 911s, had a 991.2 GT3 6MT and have a 718 Spyder 6MT. I adore the Spyder, especially the size of the car compared to the now very large 992s. Its one of the most pure driver’s cars I’ve ever owned, especially on a mountain road like the Dragon. Not sure I’ll ever sell it. The RS, which I haven’t driven, must be amazing… wish it had a 6MT, but I couldn’t get an allocation anyways.

@kennethherskind2250 7 месяцев назад

Correct on every point!

@RDP54 8 месяцев назад

Schön, dass das Auto auch im Ausland ankommt und gefällt! 😊

@caspermadsen9074 9 месяцев назад

I think this is now my favorite Porsche product, that you can buy right now. The looks, the sound, the wheels (oh my god, i love the design of the wheels on this one) and i imagine the driving experience and the fact that it's open. Sadly I will never be able to afford one, but as a weekend fun car, I think it's absolutely spot on, and it's still a Porsche, which means reliability and usability.

@michaelj.kastner5165 9 месяцев назад

Really? How are you going to buy it? Please explain?

@CITRUS-- 9 месяцев назад

Question, What do you like about this, over the 718 Spyder 4.0??

@GielJ 9 месяцев назад

You have this incredible gift to make me fall in love with a car via a video. Absolutely fantastic video Sam 👏

@standardh_ 9 месяцев назад

The look of this car is so good. Those wheels are so good. The color let’s you see the sculpture. To your point, this is THE weekend warrior. The volume alone would preclude it from being a daily. But the Sunday morning you mentioned…yeah. ❤

@federicoscopelliti5579 8 месяцев назад

This sound gives me goosebumps.

@TheFunkhouser 9 месяцев назад

"Summer" time!? AND youre hooning in the rain with the top down (off)!! OMG.. huge mad props S !

@mattseve 9 месяцев назад

The ultimate car for a summer Sunday morning blast (if you have the spare $$). Great review and production Sam.

@911aircooled5 9 месяцев назад

Well that was keen in the wet Sam! On Cup2's too. Brave, but it is mid engine, couldn't do that in a 3. Well done. Convertibles are not my thing, not great for Oz weather, but wow I love this car! Especially the air intakes.

@08710909 9 месяцев назад

Sam, you should have well over a million subscribers with the content you create! Absolutely amazing

@LeeM74 9 месяцев назад

You know you've been spoilt when you look at a coffee rather than the Spyder RS. It is stunning! My perfect spec, wheels, paint, interior. In fact, the only thing missing is a manual box.

@MrAndres6935 9 месяцев назад

Amazing car honestly I recently got my Porsche Boxster delivered and I love it I can even imagine how bonkers this one is

@007knick 9 месяцев назад

Loved the video Sam!. Would love to see how practical it is on a UK adventure or weekend away.

@Ar1AnX1x 9 месяцев назад

man that place in germany is beautiful

@darrenturner4352 9 месяцев назад

The Best One yet!!!! Great content

@henryh3496 7 месяцев назад

my 718 Spyder GTS is on order.....for another 8 months! Great Vid!!

@fredericksharon7494 8 месяцев назад

thanks for the ride...

@n1ggo892 9 месяцев назад

The car is a absolut perfect - i love it. It‘s a awesome addition to a great collection of Porsche‘s. I think if you only could own one car there are other Porsche‘s to go. But this Spyder RS definitely got me thinking to get one!

@Tristanbirdyt 9 месяцев назад

Good afternoon Sam hope you are doing well keep up your brilliant I saw your Jaguar F type at FOS looked brilliant. Thank you so much

@ajones0000 9 месяцев назад

Lovely video and review.

@landonbarretto4933 8 месяцев назад

I took delivery of a Spyder 2 weeks ago. Extraordinary car.

@austinrobinson2770 9 месяцев назад

Masterpiece!!

@leonardoluc6362 7 месяцев назад

Love it, yeah what not to love rain or no rain.

@underwrapped45 9 месяцев назад

Top quality once again Sam!

@AdyWalter 9 месяцев назад

That colour 😍, those wheels 😍, the interior 😍, the SOUND 😍. Fantastic.

@nigel.w 9 месяцев назад

One of your best ever reviews!

@888mf4 9 месяцев назад

I spoke to the guys from Porsche at Goodwood Festival of Speed at the launch of the Spyder RS and they talked at length about the softer suspension. It is softer than a GT4 RS, so a better road car. However, what else compares to this at the list price?! My GT4 RS is firm but I use it as a weekend car as it is too special to use as a daily. I agree that the Spyder RS is probably a weekend car too, especially with that manual roof.

@fizzy92 9 месяцев назад

Great piece of "old school" motoring.

@LongLongHoneymoon 9 месяцев назад

What a car! I think this may be the ultimate street Porsche.

@andrewstevenson6540 9 месяцев назад

Sounds like a racecar. Would be a fantastic thing for sunny weekends.

@tastebud4205 9 месяцев назад

“We are missing the good light” That’s THE vibe we all seek right there, happy miles friends

@GazMoby 9 месяцев назад

Very enjoyable as always 👍

@jusyno 9 месяцев назад

I enjoyed your video driving through the Donautal (Valley of river danube). I usually drive in this area with my motorbike and enjoy the curves as much as obviously you did with the Porsche. Missed a bit the part in which you must have driven through a number of stone tunnels (probably cut out because of the low speed there...). Really funny to see you not far away from my home. I hope that Porsche will give you the opportunity soon to do this again.

@R-Tap 9 месяцев назад

The nicest 718. Best looking boot lid ever.

@MrTorgetor 9 месяцев назад

Clutching it ! Beautiful Video

@p.sethia1830 9 месяцев назад

OH F YES! the Jethro aperta video is a gem!

@Montcoffer 9 месяцев назад

Awesome video Sam, your driving was great to witness on those amazing roads. Not happy seeing interior getting so wet, can’t see buttons lasting long.

@johnwhood5791 9 месяцев назад

Lucky to have an allocation with an Oct build. Will be road tripping this in Europe for circa 3500 miles next year .. may take an ear plug for my right ear for some longer (boring) stretches. You're right Sam .. this is a +1 car for fun and a different proposition to a GT3 (which I've also had). I had a 991 Speedster which I lost in a storage fire so will be interesting to see how it compares. Anybody saying "it's not a 911 and 'just' a Boxster" is completely missing the point and could also be accused of being a car snob. You (probably) need both this and a 911 in you garage, it's debatable which one .... I suspect the 992 Speedster will be the closest comparison, less 'frantic' but not as 'fun' on (smaller) UK roads. 992 Speedster also likely to be an Exclusive Manufaktur, rather a pure GT Div product which, again, will make some difference.