These are standard specifications for the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Type 718 synchromesh
Chassis # 550A-0116
Engine # 90556
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Features
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 |
Performance
Top Speed : | 136 mph | 218.824 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Opposed 4 | Type 547/2 B4 | |
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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 |
4 Manual Type 718 synchromesh
Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 1957 : | 5,241 |
1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder |
Dimension(s)
Spyder
Chassis # 550A-0116
Engine # 90556
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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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 | |
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Worm and Peg |
1957 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder?
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.