

Recently, Sime Darby Auto Performance also launched the limited edition 911 Speedster where only 1,948 units are available, priced from RM2.7 million. It uses a naturally aspirated flat-six engine with 414 horsepower, cementing its place atop the lineup. The optional Spyder Classic interior package gives the cabin a more retro look reminiscent to Porsche’s historic racing cars with Bordeaux Red and Black combination upholstery. This new high-performance version of the Porsche 718 Boxster is called the 718 Spyder. Only the rev counter is analog while the other four dials flanking it – two on each side – adopts a digital display. Inside, occupants would be first greeted by a pair of massive bucket seats, with generous amounts of leather, brushed aluminium trims and Alcantara-like material splashed across the cabin.
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The lightweight suspension assembly with ball joints ensures more precise handling and a more direct connection between the car, driver and the road. File type: MS Word Win: File name: S192628laen.docx: File size: 626.71 KB: English (Latin America) English (Porsche AG) UK Images. Porsche launched the 718 Spyder in China this week with a bit of a surprise in the specs sheets as the retro-flavored convertible eschews the flat-six for a smaller four-banger.Coincidentally (or. The 718 Spyder is built on the same chassis as the Cayman GT4, with 30mm lower ride height than before. New Porsche 718 Spyder and 718 Cayman GT4: top sports cars with naturally aspirated engines. A rear diffuser also means the 718 Spyder is the first model in the Boxster family to generate downforce at the rear axle.Ī front lip spoiler with “Spyder” lettering helps channel air through the front air intakes, exiting at the back of front bonnet for better downforce. The 718 Spyder’s roof can be stowed away in just a few steps and unlike the GT4 which comes with a fixed spoiler, the 718 Spyder has an active spoiler that pops up at 120 km/h.

The engine is a redesigned version of the 3.0-litre turbocharged unit from the current 992-generation Porsche 911. The 718 Spyder is powered by a naturally-aspirated engine with rev-matching function that makes 45 hp more than before. The 2022 718 Boxster roadster is available in six trim levels: the base Boxster, Boxster T, Boxster S, Boxster GTS 4.0, top-of-the-line Boxster Spyder and the limited-edition Boxster 25 Years. When that happened, Porsche was able to replace the cars pretty quickly, but we’re wondering what will happen now that supply chain and chip shortages are crippling new car production.Sime Darby Auto Performance has just launched the new Porsche 718 Spyder in Malaysia with prices starting from RM970,000, alongside the Cayman GT4 from RM990,000. This is reminiscent of the 2019 car carrier fire that destroyed 33 Porsche and a number of Audis.
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The full extent of the damage is currently unknown and it is currently driving near the Portuguese Azores Islands, according to ship tracker website, FleetMon. AZ718S Registered Joined 340 Posts 9 Disappointing to hear that this is an issue. My car is now adrift, possibly on fire, in the middle of the ocean.” The Boxster 718 Spyder was ordered last August. Porsche 718 GT4 / Spyder / GTS 4.0L Ninemeister Lightweight Flywheel and Clutch Kits - Soul Performance Products Improve engine response and shift quicker with an upgraded clutch kit and lightweight flywheel from Ninemeister. His dealership called him, Farah sharing, "I just got the call from my dealer. In an unexpected twister, YouTube’s very popular Matt Farah shared with Twitter that his Porsche 718 Spyder was on the ship. Your dealership will provide you with additional information on how this impacts you as soon as we have additional information and know the full scope of the issue.” The full message reads "We are aware of an incident aboard the Felicity Ace, a specialized cargo ship carrying certain Porsche vehicles. There were several Porsches and Volkswagens on board, including a 718 Spyder bound for car host Matt Farah.Ī twitter user, shared a screenshot from the Porsche Track Your Dream app which acknowledges the incident. A fire broke out in the hold of the ship bound for Davisville, Rhode Island after leaving Germany. The Portuguese navy prompted to the scene of a cargo ship in the Atlantic Ocean after a distress signal was sent from the Felicity Ace. The 718 Spyder is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine that produces 414 horsepower and 309 lb-ft of torque.

A cargo ship full of Porsches caught on fire in the Atlantic Ocean. The 718 Spyder is a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive soft-top convertible sports car.
