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Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder

ClassicPorsche
160 hp
Horsepower
570 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1960
Year

Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder (Classic)

The Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder is a lightweight, mid-engined racing roadster developed for sports car competition in the early 1960s. Evolving from Porsche's successful 718 lineage, the RS 60 combined compact dimensions, a tubular spaceframe chassis, and a high-revving flat-four to create one of the most agile and effective small-displacement racers of its era.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 1.6L air-cooled flat-4 (rear-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~160 hp (119 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~570 kg

  • Dimensions: ~3,800 mm long × 1,620 mm wide × 1,050 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,100 mm

  • Tires: Period racing slicks on light alloy wheels

  • Brakes: Disc brakes

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The 718 RS 60 Spyder is a delicate, momentum-focused classic racer that rewards smoothness and finesse above all else. With very little mass and modest power, it changes direction instantly and feels alive through every input, but it also demands respect because there is not much tire or aero to rescue sloppy driving. The result is a beautifully engaging old-school machine that feels fast when you keep it balanced and flowing.

Engine & Sound: The flat-four has a crisp, mechanical note with a high-pitched, airy character that builds into a busy, urgent wail near redline. It does not deliver big torque, so the engine wants to stay on the boil and rewards keeping revs high between corners. In the sim, the sound is raw, period-correct, and very much part of the car’s charm.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Extremely nimble with quick rotation, but it prefers smooth steering and deliberate weight transfer.

  • Traction: Limited grip by modern standards, so exits require patience and clean throttle application.

  • Braking: Strong for the era, though it still benefits from early braking and careful pedal pressure.

  • Top Speed: Modest, but competitive enough on tighter tracks where handling matters more than outright power.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a flowing rhythm exercise — preserve momentum, minimize corrections, and keep the car settled through transitions. It shines on twisty, technical circuits where lightweight agility matters more than horsepower.

Livery & Aesthetics: The 718 RS 60 Spyder is beautifully understated, with a low-slung open-cockpit shape, classic Porsche proportions, and a purposeful race-prepped look. Its minimalist bodywork and vintage details make it one of the most elegant sports racers ever to hit the track.

For drivers who love historical machinery, the Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder delivers a pure, rewarding, and highly analog sim racing experience — small, light, and wonderfully precise.