The 718 Spyder returned the low-windscreen roadster formula to Porsche's mid-engine line for 2020, this time built on GT-division hardware shared with the Cayman GT4. Its 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six revs to 8,000 rpm and drives the rear wheels through a six-speed manual, under a top that stows by hand rather than by motor. As the last naturally aspirated open 718 before the Spyder RS, it holds a specific place for collectors who value simplicity and the manual gearbox.
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
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| Make | Porsche |
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| Model | 718 |
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| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder |
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| Horsepower | 414 hp |
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| Torque | 309 lb-ft |
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| 0-60 mph | 4.2 sec |
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| Top Speed | 187 mph |
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| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
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| Drivetrain | RWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 18 / 24 |
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| Original MSRP | $97,000 |
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The 2021 model year
The GTS 4.0 gained the seven-speed PDK option this year, trimming its 60-mph sprint to 3.7 seconds for those who wanted it alongside the six-speed manual.
Porsche 718 by year