1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder Specifications

Engine LocationMid
Drive TypeRear Wheel
ZF Limited Slip Differential
Production Years for Series1954 - 1955
Price$17,500.00
Weight590 kg | 1301 lbs
Introduced At1953 Paris Motor Show

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number550-018
Chassis Number550-04
Chassis Number550-041
Chassis Number718-032
Engine Number032

Performance
Top Speed136 mph | 218.8 km/h

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationF
Cylinders4
EngineType 547
Air-Cooled
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement1498.00 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.
Valves8 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower110.00 BHP (81 KW) @ 6200.00 RPM
Torque90.00 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 5000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio11.8 LB / HP
HP / Liter73.3 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Fuel FeedCarburetor
2 Solex PJJ Carburetors

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionManual
Type 718 synchromesh