1956 Porsche 550 RS Specifications
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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 (2.0 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
Chassis # 550A-0139
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Chassis # 550-0090
Engine # 90096
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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. |
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 |
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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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Porsche 550 RS?
How many 1956 Porsche 550 RS were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Porsche 550 RS? Was the 1956 Porsche 550 RS popular? Was the 1956 Porsche 550 RS expensive? What was the fuel economy 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. - 1956 Porsche 550 RS Menu
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