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Boxster GTS 4.0 vs Spyder RS


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6 hours ago, WGA said:

An alternative perspective.

Valid opinion even if I strongly disagree with it :). The Spyder RS is a niche car and definitely not for everyone.

One thing that I find a bit strange is their reference to feeling a relative lack of low rpm torque in the GT3 engine. Which doesn't seem to agree with the objective data of the torque/hp curves of the GTS4.0 and GT4RS (proxy for SRS) engines.

@WGA as you are fortunate enough to own both a 718 Boxster GTS4.0 and a GT4RS - what is your perspective on low end torque between the two cars/engines?

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On 29/02/2024 at 20:57, sleazius said:

Weird video. I was with them until the 981 talk - definite 60 year old dude opinion.

For everyone who got a Spyder RS allocatIon, please spec something other than black, white, or silver for when I buy one second hand 😂

I have specced mine in racing yellow! Finalised the build earlier this week on Tuesday

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On 29/02/2024 at 14:49, Ian718 said:

Valid opinion even if I strongly disagree with it :). The Spyder RS is a niche car and definitely not for everyone.

One thing that I find a bit strange is their reference to feeling a relative lack of low rpm torque in the GT3 engine. Which doesn't seem to agree with the objective data of the torque/hp curves of the GTS4.0 and GT4RS (proxy for SRS) engines.

@WGA as you are fortunate enough to own both a 718 Boxster GTS4.0 and a GT4RS - what is your perspective on low end torque between the two cars/engines?

4RS feels stronger down low...but not by much. But I am possibly biased because I do not like the engine in the BGT4.0 at all. As a result, it is my least favourite car and would sell it in a heart beat if my wife hadn't banned me from doing so. She loves it.

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From my perspective it is more the gearing than the engine. Although the GTS is slightly detuned from the Spyder so maybe there is a bigger difference there that I am unaware of.

For the record 1st gear in the Spyder and by extension the GT4 sucks 🤣

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