1953 Porsche 550 Coupe Specifications

Engine LocationMid
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Production Years for Series1953
Weight545 kg | 1201.7 lbs
Introduced At1953 Paris Motor Show
Chassis Range550-01 - 550-02

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number550-001

Performance
Top Speed124 mph | 199.5 km/h

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationF
Cylinders4
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement1.50 L | 91.5 cu in. | 1499.7 cc.
Valves9 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower78.00 BHP (57.4 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio15.4 LB / HP
HP / Liter52.0 BHP / Liter
Fuel FeedCarburetor
Twin-choke Solex PII downdraft carburetor

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionManual


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