Porsche 550 Spyder technical data Type: Porsche 550 Spyder RS with year of construction 1955 Body open: Spyder, 2-door, manufactured at Wendler in aluminium Dimensions L × W × H: 3600 x 1540 x 1015 mm Wheelbase: 2.10 m Engine: "Fuhrmann-Motor" (Type 547) Air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine, king shaft, 4 overhead camshafts, Two Solex double carburettors downdraught, dry sump lubrication, Compression: 9.5:1 Displacement: 1.498 ccm Power 550/1500 RS (1954): 110 hp at 6,200 rpm Power 550 A/1500 RS (1957): 135 hp at 7.200 rpm Torque: 129 Nm at 5300 rpm Transmission: mechanical 4-speed manual gearbox, ZF limited slip differential, rear wheel drive Chassis: hydraulic drum brakes Wheels Front: 3.50 D x 16 with 5.00-16 Wheels Rear: 3.50 D x 16 with 5.50-16 Empty weight: 550 kg (petrol tank empty) Top speed 550/1500 RS (1954): 220 km/h Top speed 550 A/1500 RS (1957): 235/h Performance: 0-100 km/h in 10.0 sec.
New price 1955: from 24,600 DM (corresponds to approx. 12,500 Euro)
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