These are standard specifications for the 1956 Porsche 550 RS, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Type 718 synchromesh
Chassis # 550 A-0104
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Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| ZF Limited Slip Differential | |
| Price : | $17,500 |
| Weight : | 1301 lbs | 590.124 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 136 mph | 218.824 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Flat 4 | Type 547 | |
|---|---|
| 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 1956 : | 4,201 |
| 1956 Porsche 550 RS | |
Dimension(s)
Spyder
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Coupe
Chassis # 550 A-0104
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Worm and Peg |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Porsche 550 RS FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Porsche 550 RS?
Q: How fast is the 1956 Porsche 550 RS? A: The 1956 Porsche 550 RS has a top speed of 136 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Porsche 550 RS? A: The 1956 Porsche 550 RS has a wheelbase size of 82.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Porsche 550 RS? A: The 1956 Porsche 550 RS has a length of 141.73 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Porsche 550 RS? A: The 1956 Porsche 550 RS has a width of 65.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Porsche 550 RS cost when new?A: The 1956 Porsche 550 RS had a base price of approximately $17,500 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Porsche 550 RS? A: The 1956 Porsche 550 RS was offered as a Coupe, Spyder.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1956? A: Porsche produced 4,201 automobiles in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Porsche 550 RS have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Porsche 550 RS 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 1956 Porsche 550 RS have? A: The 1956 Porsche 550 RS had a 4 speed Manual Type 718 synchromesh gearbox.