Spyders

Spyders is the plural of spyder, an orthographic variant of spider used as a name in branding and model designation for several vehicles and other products. The term traditionally signals a two‑seat, open‑top or lightweight, agile design, though usage varies by manufacturer.

In the automotive world, Spyder or Spyder‑spelled models are usually roadsters or high‑performance variants intended to evoke speed and handling. The Porsche 550 Spyder, a mid‑century lightweight race car, is one of the best‑known examples. Later, Porsche reused the name for the 918 Spyder, a limited‑production hybrid hypercar, and for the 718 Spyder, a modern open‑top variant of the Boxster/Cayman platform. Other brands have employed similar names to suggest performance, though the exact specification and design can differ.

Outside cars, the term is used intermittently in other product lines, including bicycles and consumer electronics, though within common usage it remains most closely associated with automotive roadsters and performance cars. The spelling variants spyder and spider are both used across brands, and plural forms like spyders reflect the brand‑level naming rather than a single product line.

Because "Spyder" is a branding term rather than a formal product category, the exact features that define a Spyder can vary by model and era. Readers seeking information about a specific Spyders model should consult the manufacturer’s documentation for precise specifications.