Porsche 550 Spyder technical data
Type: Porsche 550 Spyder RS with year of construction 1955
Body open: Spyder, 2-door, manufactured in aluminium at Wendler
Dimensions L × W × H: 3600 x 1540 x 1015 mm
wheelbase: 2,10 m
Engine: "Fuhrmann engine" (type 547)
Air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine, bevel shaft, 4 overhead camshafts, two Solex twin carburettors downdraught, dry sump lubrication, compression ratio: 9.5:1
Displacement: 1,498 cc
Output 550/1500 RS (1954): 110 HP at 6,200 rpm
Output 550 A/1500 RS (1957): 135 HP at 7,200 rpm
Torque: 129 Nm at 5300 rpm
Power 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
Rear wheels: 3,50 D x 16 with 5,50-16
Unladen weight: 550 kg (petrol tank empty)
Top speed 550/1500 RS (1954): 220 km/h
Maximum 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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