These are standard specifications for the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Type 718 synchromesh
Chassis # 550-04
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Chassis # 550-018
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Chassis # 718-034
Engine # 032
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Chassis # 550-041
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Chassis # 550.073
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Chassis # 550-0031
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Chassis # 550-0075
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Chassis # 550-0060
Engine # 90063
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Chassis # 550-048
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Chassis # 550-0053
Engine # P-90049
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Chassis # 550-0054
Engine # KD P90048
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Chassis # 550-030
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Chassis # 550-0036
Engine # 90-034
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Features
Engine Location : | Mid |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
ZF Limited Slip Differential | |
Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1955 |
Price : | $17,500 |
Weight : | 1301 lbs | 590.124 kg |
Introduced At : | 1953 Paris Motor Show |
Performance
Top Speed : | 136 mph | 218.824 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Flat 4 | Type 547 | |
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Displacement : | 1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque : | 90 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
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) |
2 Solex PJJ Carburetors |
4 Manual Type 718 synchromesh
Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 1955 : | 4,529 |
1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder |
Dimension(s)
Spyder
Chassis # 550-04
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Chassis # 550-018
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Chassis # 718-034
Engine # 032
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Chassis # 550-041
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Chassis # 550.073
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Chassis # 550-0031
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Chassis # 550-0075
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Chassis # 550-0060
Engine # 90063
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Chassis # 550-048
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Chassis # 550-0053
Engine # P-90049
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Chassis # 550-0054
Engine # KD P90048
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Chassis # 550-030
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Chassis # 550-0036
Engine # 90-034
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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
Steering | |
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Worm and Peg |
1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a top speed of 136 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a length of 141.73 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder cost when new?A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder had a base price of approximately $17,500 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder was a Spyder.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1955? A: Porsche produced 4,529 automobiles in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder was a Flat 4 (1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 90 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder have? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder had a 4 speed Manual Type 718 synchromesh gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder?
How many 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder were produced?
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Q: How fast is the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a top speed of 136 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a length of 141.73 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder cost when new?A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder had a base price of approximately $17,500 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder was a Spyder.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1955? A: Porsche produced 4,529 automobiles in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder was a Flat 4 (1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 90 Ft-Lbs (122 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder have? A: The 1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder had a 4 speed Manual Type 718 synchromesh gearbox. Carrera Panamericana VehiclesSports Racer VehiclesSimilarly Sized Vehicles