These are standard specifications for the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Chassis # 718-044
Engine # 90505
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Chassis # 718-060
Engine # 90254
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Chassis # 718-041
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Chassis # 718-052
Chassis # 718-061
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Chassis # 054 or 55
Chassis # 718-042
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Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on steel spaceframe chassis |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 |
| Weight : | 1279 lbs | 580.145 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | Type 547/3 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 7800 RPM |
| Torque : | 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) |
| Bore : | 85.0 mm | 3.346 in. |
| Stroke : | 66.0 mm | 2.598 in. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 8 DOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1960 : | 7,559 |
| Type 718 RS60 Production (1960-1960) : | 12 |
| 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 | |
| Spyder 2 dr. 2 P : | 12 |
Dimension(s)
Spyder
Chassis # 718-044
Engine # 90505
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Chassis # 718-060
Engine # 90254
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Chassis # 718-041
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Chassis # 718-052
Chassis # 718-061
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Chassis # 054 or 55
Chassis # 718-042
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 86.6 in | 2200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 50.8 in | 1290 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 49.2 in | 1250 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Independent | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Nut |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Dunlop |
| Wheels : | Porsche Alloy |
1960 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,600 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
| Total Car Production : | 7,905,119 |
1960 Porsche 718/RS60 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60? A: The 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 has a wheelbase size of 86.61 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60? A: The 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 was a Spyder.Q: What tires did the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 have? A: The 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 had Dunlop tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 have? A: The 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 had Porsche Alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1960? A: Porsche produced 7,559 automobiles in 1960.Q: How many Type 718 RS60 were produced? A: Porsche produced 12 examples of the Type 718 RS60 from 1960 to 1960.Q: What engine did the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 have? A: The engine powering the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 was a Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 7800 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM). Q: What transmission did the 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 have? A: The 1960 Porsche 718/RS60 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
