Engine and Transmission

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Engine and Transmission Rating:

The 562-hp twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 that lives in the middle of the 570S runs as if it comes from a company that competes in Formula 1-which it is. Paired with a quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, it launched the lightweight 570S with such brute force that the muscles in our neck had a tough time coping with it.

What's New for 2018?

While the thrilling V-8 and expeditious automatic transmission are unchanged, they do have a new home inside the convertible 570S Spider. As with the 570S and 570GT coupes, the new-for-2018 droptop is rear-wheel-drive only. While we've driven the Spider on twisty roads outside of Barcelona, we have yet to exercise one on our test track.

Test Results: Acceleration

For more information on the engines and transmissions of the 570S and 570GT, you can read our in-depth review of the 2017 models.

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