The Porsche 718 is a two-seat, mid-engined convertible, offered here in 493bhp Spyder RS form with a 4.0-litre petrol engine and rear-wheel drive. This page explains who it suits, what comes as standard and what to check before you order a lease.
The Porsche 718 is a two-seat convertible, and in the form sold today it is about as focused as an open-top road car gets. One body, one engine, one trim: the Spyder RS, with a 4.0-litre petrol six-cylinder, 493 bhp and rear-wheel drive.
It sits below the 911 in Porsche's range on size and price, but nobody should read that as a junior car. This is the sharp end of the third-generation 718, on sale in this form since 2019.
Who is it for? Someone who wants a weekend car they can genuinely use on real roads, who is happy with two seats, 136 litres of luggage space and an automatic gearbox. If that's you, the choice here is refreshingly simple - there's only one specification to pick from, and the rest is options and paint.
Porsche 718 key facts
| Body style | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Powertrains | Petrol (493 bhp) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Boot | 136 litres |
| Economy (WLTP) | 21.7 mpg |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3 years, unlimited mileage |
Manufacturer data for the versions we currently offer. Last updated 19 September 2026.
The 718 is Porsche's mid-engined two-seater, and the Spyder RS is the open-top version built around the 4.0-litre flat-six. It's 4.42 m long, weighs 1,410 kg and comes with a three-year, unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
Reviewers are close to unanimous on two points: the noise, with the intakes mounted behind the occupants' heads, and the fact that this car was tuned for roads rather than lap times, with softer springs than its coupe sibling. The usual criticism, according to reviewers, concerns the folding roof mechanism, which takes practice.
Practicality is modest but not absent. Two seats, 136 litres of boot space and a tyre repair kit instead of a spare - enough for a weekend away for two, not a family holiday.
Leasing suits a car like this because you take a fixed monthly cost for a fixed period and hand it back, without carrying the risk of what a specialist sports car is worth in three or four years. The equipment list is also complete enough that few options are essential.
Every 718 gets heated front seats, an electrically adjustable driver's seat, sports seats, built-in navigation, a digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay, DAB radio, a wi-fi hotspot and voice control. Dual-zone climate control, adaptive suspension, sports suspension, paddle shifters, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights and an electric parking brake are standard too.
Driver-assistance kit is deliberately light. Cruise control is fitted, and a rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, automatic high beam, LED headlights and ambient lighting are available as factory options - worth deciding on before you order.
There's one engine in the current 718 range, so this decision is made for you: a 4.0-litre petrol flat-six driving the rear wheels through an automatic gearbox. No plug, no charging, no hybrid battery to think about.
The 4.0-litre six-cylinder produces 493 bhp and 450 Nm, going from 0-62 mph in 3.4 seconds and on to 191 mph through a seven-speed gearbox. There is no manual option. WLTP economy is 21.7 mpg and CO2 is 294 g/km, so plan your fuel budget honestly - the 64-litre tank empties quickly when you're enjoying it.
| Petrol | |
|---|---|
| Boot | 136 litres |
| Power | 493 bhp |
| Seats | 2 |
| 0–62 mph | 3.4 s |
There's one trim in the range - the Spyder RS - so the real choices are colour and options rather than spec level.
The Spyder RS is the 493 bhp rear-wheel-drive version, on 20-inch alloy wheels in the "Cayman GT4 RS" style, with leather upholstery and an interior pack finished in leather and Race. Heated seats, climate control, cruise control and digital displays for speed, gear, odometer, trip and clock are all included.
The Spyder RS is currently available from £1,507.12 a month.
Ten paint colours are offered across the range, from Black and White through Guards Red, Racing yellow, Shark blue and Ruby star neo. Insurance sits in group 50, so it's worth getting a quote before you commit.
Specifications from Porsche's UK data; equipment, options and availability vary by version, so check the individual deal before you order.
Page updated 19 September 2026 by First Vehicle Leasing. Prices and availability shown on this page are live and change as deals are refreshed.
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