1960 Porsche 718/RS60 Specifications

Engine LocationMid
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisAluminum body on steel spaceframe chassis
Production Years for Series1960
Weight580 kg | 1278.9 lbs

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number718-041
Chassis Number718-052
Chassis Number718-060
Chassis Number718-061
Chassis Number718.044

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders4
EngineType 547/3
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement1.60 L | 97.6 cu in. | 1599.7 cc.
Valves8 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower148.00 HP (108.9 KW) @ 7800.00 RPM
Torque130.00 Ft-Lbs (176.3 NM)
HP to Weight Ratio8.6 LB / HP
HP / Liter92.5 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
BlockAluminum
HeadAluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears5
TransmissionManual