2020 Porsche 718 Spyder - a Five-part Review

Some say the 2020 Porsche 718 Spyder's gears are too tall for the road and it belongs only on the racetrack. We feel differently...

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[kennethherskind]

Picking up my 2023 Spyder this week. This video helped me pick the car and manual trans.

[randomhawks]

Great review!! Nice to see a rationale review by someone who actually spent some quality time in it and subsequently gets and appreciates the essence of this car without the sensationalism on tall gearing issues, which as you stated, is ultimately a non-issue. There are clearly plenty of highly satisfied Porsche GT owners out there - including myself - and they are all amazing works of art 😊

[johndeyoung]

That review was FANTASTIC! What a joy to hear someone give positive feedback on the gearing! 100% agree. This is the first video I’ve watched from him. This is car enthusiast experience at its finest giving it to you straight. Flawless video.

[chrisjones]

I’ve watched a lot of 718 reviews. This one is the most insightful and useful. Thanks!

[brianmacklin]

This confirms my sentiments on the so-called tall gearing. So glad I reconsidered on the pdk on my 2021 order. You can really enjoy this car without redlining it all the time. Really good real world review. Thanks

[dc]

One of the best 718 Spyder reviews out there and I like the "positive" review of the gearing. Look forward to picking my up next month. Thanks for this great video review!

[AncientAviator]

I've watched countless 718 Spyder reviews and this is hands-down one of the best. You speak right to the car...what it's designed for and what it's NOT designed for. And you're SPOT-ON in your analysis: a race car designed to operate on the road. Nicely done sir.

[got_gt]

Thank you for explanation of “long” gear . Majority of people do not understand why gears a a bit longer than average car, this is not average, this is special. This car is for people who understand and appreciate how special it is. Every time I drive my Spyder I appreciate all the work engineers at Porsche spend try to make this car so rewarding to drive and create such deep feelings.

[kennethherskind]

I was so lucky. I looked around for a week and got a Spyder allocation. Living in San Diego, this is the BEST POSSIBLE CAR. not only the Sun, but lots of twisties here too.

I watched so many Spyder videos over the last few years, and this is THE BEST! Your hair is the cherry on top. Love it!

[RunnerArch]

I've seen most all reviews on the 718 Spyder and this one is my favorite. I have a 718 Spyder coming in a few weeks and my build is similar to this car, except I spec'd LWBS. A race car for the road is spot on. I also don't agree with the negative feedback about the tall gearing. I owned a 997.1 and 997.2 GT3 and both have very tall gearing, and I loved them. Thank you for the great review. You have confirmed my build. BTW - for those that selected the PDK due to the tall gearing, some reviews claim that the PDK doesn't fix the tall gearing - both the manual and PDK shift closely the same at redline.

[azemtavniku]

First time on your channel, liked and subscribed immediately. Best review of the 718 Spyder I’ve watched, and I’ve watched as many as I could find on this lovely Spyder, as i’m hoping/waiting on an allocation. Thank you

[GethinJames]

This will absolutely be my 1st Porsche. #1 for an allocation - hopefully in the next couple weeks... I am coming from several sports cars. I just sold my 07 S2000 in preparation for the Spyder. Can't wait!!

Update. Got an allocation! Picking up in 2 months!

[yd]

I’ve seen so many spyder and gts 4.0 reviews and couldn’t agree more with every word in your epic nonchalant review! How can any one dismiss this car because of the tall gearing. This engine and the gts 4.0 engine which is almost identical is the most amazing engine Porsche has right now besides the gt3 and gt4rs engines.

[cluu]

“Everyone wants to talk to you”, hit the nail on the head.

[philippegouvet]

OK, nothing new here, I'm repeating what others have already said: one of the very, very best reviews I have heard on the Spyder. And I have become quite the expert! My 718 Spyder is to be delivered in January. Yes, I know, I'm extremely lucky...

[johnpilot]

one of the best reviews on 718 Spyder so far, loved part 3

[amasha]

1:58 "Who red line these things in 8K RPM all the time, no body does that in real world" EXACTLY!!
You hit the point.
But you still can take it to the track and push it as hard as you want ;)

[tacetrecompense]

The top is project tantamount to winding a fine a manual timepiece. Engaging, not overly laborious, and yet enjoyable.

[cpandsooz]

Best review I've seen on this and loved the intro Re the gearing. Superb!

[neiljoseph]

Excellent review, team - really enjoyed this! Well done and thank you