The 982-generation 718 Spyder RS stands as Porsche's final word on the mid-engine, naturally aspirated open-top sports car. Positioned above the standard 718 Spyder, this 2023 variant pairs a rev-hungry flat-six with the stripped-down Weissach Package, resulting in a machine that blurs the boundary between road car and circuit tool. Norev captures that specification in die-cast metal at 1:18, in the rare Forest Green finish.
A 9,000 rpm Roadster Built on GT3 RS DNA
The 718 Spyder RS (Type 982) is powered by the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six designated Typ 9A2 EVO — the same unit found in the 911 GT3 RS. It produces 500 PS (368 kW) at 8,400 rpm, with a rev ceiling of approximately 9,000 rpm, driving through a 7-speed PDK. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.2 seconds, and top speed reaches 308 km/h. Kerb weight starts from approximately 1,350 kg (DIN) before the Weissach Package is applied.
Weissach Package, Forest Green Finish
The Weissach Package reduces kerb weight by approximately 35 kg through a carbon-fibre roof panel, carbon door sills, Alcantara and carbon interior trim, and lightweight magnesium wheels. Forest Green — known internally as Waldgrün — is available through Porsche's Paint-to-Sample programme, placing it among the rarer colour choices for the 718 Spyder RS. The combination of the Weissach specification and this non-standard exterior colour makes the resulting car an uncommon sight even by 718 Spyder RS standards. The 718 Spyder RS is also confirmed as a limited-production model, concluding the 982-generation roadster lineup.
Norev Die-Cast at 1:18
Norev is a French die-cast manufacturer with an established 1:18 road car range; their Porsche replicas are noted for exterior fidelity to the production specification. This model is constructed in die-cast metal and faithfully reproduces the 2023 718 Spyder RS in the Weissach Package configuration. The Forest Green livery, carbon-look exterior details, and roadster bodywork are all present in this 1:18 format.
A Natural Fit in Any Porsche GT Collection
This model sits naturally alongside other Norev and third-party 1:18 Porsche GT road cars. Collectors building a 982-generation theme will find it pairs well with a 718 Cayman GT4 RS, which shares the same 9A2 EVO engine in closed-body form. Those tracing the Boxster and Spyder bloodline can place it next to the 981 Boxster Spyder. A 992-generation 911 GT3 RS at 1:18 rounds out the naturally aspirated flat-six family on any display shelf.
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2023 Porsche 718 Spyder RS use?
The 718 Spyder RS is fitted with a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six (Typ 9A2 EVO), producing 500 PS at 8,400 rpm and revving to approximately 9,000 rpm — the same unit used in the 911 GT3 RS.
What does the Weissach Package add to the 718 Spyder RS?
The Weissach Package cuts around 35 kg from the standard kerb weight via a carbon-fibre roof panel, carbon door sills, Alcantara and carbon interior trim, and magnesium wheels.
Is Forest Green a standard colour on the 718 Spyder RS?
No. Forest Green (Waldgrün) is available through Porsche's Paint-to-Sample programme, making it a special-order, non-catalogue colour choice.
Who makes this 1:18 model and what material is it made from?
The model is made by Norev, a French die-cast manufacturer. It is constructed in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale.
