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1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Mid
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
ZF Limited Slip Differential
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1957
Price : $17,500
Weight : 1301 lbs | 590.124 kg
Top Speed : 136 mph | 218.824 km/h
Opposed 4 | Type 547/2 B4
Displacement : 1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.
Power : 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 7200 RPM
Torque :107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 5900 RPM
Bore : 85.0 mm | 3.346 in.
Stroke : 66.0 mm | 2.598 in.
Compression : 9.8:1
Valvetrain : 8 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Aluminum block and head
Transmission:
4 Manual Type 718 synchromesh

Total Porsche Production for 1957 : 5,241
1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder

Spyder

Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 141.7 in | 3600 mm.
Width : 65.4 in | 1661 mm.
Height : 51.2 in | 1301 mm.
Wheelbase : 82.7 in | 2101 mm.
Front Track : 50.8 in | 1290 mm.
Rear Track : 49.2 in | 1250 mm.

Suspension
Front : Twin parallel arms, torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Rear : Swing-axles, trailing arms, torsion bars, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Steering
Worm and Peg

1957 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $4,550
Avg. Home : $12,220
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.24

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Q: How fast is the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder? A: The 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder has a top speed of 136 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder? A: The 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder? A: The 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder has a length of 141.73 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder? A: The 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder has a width of 65.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder cost when new?A: The 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder had a base price of approximately $17,500 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder? A: The 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder was a Spyder.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1957? A: Porsche produced 5,241 automobiles in 1957.

Q: What engine did the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder have? A: The engine powering the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder was a Opposed 4 (1500 cc | 91.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 135 BHP (99.36 KW) @ 7200 RPM and 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 5900 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder have? A: The 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder had a 4 speed Manual Type 718 synchromesh gearbox.