These are standard specifications for the 1961 Porsche RS 61, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual Synchromesh on ratios 2-5
Chassis # 718-068
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Chassis # 718-076
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Chassis # 718 048
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Chassis # 718-066
Engine # P90316
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Chassis # 718-065
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Chassis # 718-070
Engine # P90505
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Auction entries : 2
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Tubular steel chassis |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 |
| Coach Work : | Wendler |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 178 BHP (131.008 KW) @ 8000 RPM |
| 2 Weber Downdraft carburetors | |
5 Manual Synchromesh on ratios 2-5
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1961 : | 7,559 |
| 718 RS61 Production (1961-1961) : | 14 |
| 1961 Porsche RS 61 | |
Dimension(s)
Sports Racing Spyder
Chassis # 718-068
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Chassis # 718-076
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Chassis # 718 048
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Chassis # 718-066
Engine # P90316
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Chassis # 718-065
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 86.6 in | 2200 mm. |
Sports Racing Spyder by Wendler
Chassis # 718-070
Engine # P90505
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| Coachwork : | Wendler |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 86.6 in | 2200 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Independent with torsion bar, coil springs and tubular shock absorbers | |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Porsche RS 61 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Porsche RS 61?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Porsche RS 61? A: The 1961 Porsche RS 61 has a wheelbase size of 86.60 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1961 Porsche RS 61? A: The 1961 Porsche RS 61 was a Sports Racing Spyder.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1961? A: Porsche produced 7,559 automobiles in 1961.Q: How many 718 RS61 were produced? A: Porsche produced 14 examples of the 718 RS61 from 1961 to 1961.Q: What engine did the 1961 Porsche RS 61 have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Porsche RS 61 was a Opposed 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 178 BHP (131.008 KW) @ 8000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1961 Porsche RS 61 have? A: The 1961 Porsche RS 61 had a 5 speed Manual Synchromesh on ratios 2-5 gearbox.
