The 718 Spyder RS sits at the apex of Porsche's 982-generation mid-engine lineup — a road-legal sports car that borrows its engine directly from a GT racing homologation. Announced at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the RS variant arrived as the 2024 model year flagship of the 718 family, combining open-top motoring with hardware that most drivers only encounter on a circuit. Spark Model's 1:18 replica captures it in production trim with an included display showcase.
4.0 Litres, No Turbo, No Roof
The 982-generation 718 Spyder RS is powered by a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing 500 PS (368 kW) — the same engine family that drives the 911 GT3 RS. Drive goes through a PDK dual-clutch gearbox, and buyers could specify the Weissach Package to strip further weight via carbon-fibre components. Active aerodynamics, including a deployable rear wing, link the Spyder RS conceptually to Porsche's GT programme rather than to any conventional roadster. Kerb weight starts from 1,410 kg.
The Last Naturally Aspirated 718
Porsche's decision to move the 718 line to electric power makes the Spyder RS a definitive endpoint: the most focused, highest-output version of the combustion-engined 982 family before the platform changes entirely. Revealed at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show and launched for the 2024 model year, it represents the convergence of open-top design and GT-level engineering in a single production car. For collectors building a complete 982-series shelf, the Spyder RS is the variant that closes the chapter.
Spark Model at 1:18 — Officially Licensed
This 1:18 scale model car is produced by Spark Model under an official Porsche WAP licence — the same licensing framework that covers Porsche's own branded collectibles range. The SKU follows Porsche's WAP prefix convention, signalling production to the standards Porsche requires for officially authorised replicas. A display showcase is included, meaning the model arrives ready to be shown rather than stored. Spark's 1:18 road car releases are recognised in the collector market for the fidelity of their exterior detailing and livery reproduction.
Building a 982 and GT Family Collection
The 718 Spyder RS pairs naturally with the Porsche 718 GT4 RS (982) in 1:18, the two RS variants completing the open and closed tracks of the 982 generation. Alongside a 911 GT3 RS (992) replica — sharing the same 4.0-litre engine family — the grouping tells a coherent story about Porsche's naturally aspirated GT philosophy. The included showcase integrates it directly into a display arrangement without additional sourcing. For collectors focused on Porsche's road-going RS lineage, this model represents the 718's definitive statement.
