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Porsche 550 Spyder
1953 - 1956 |
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| Porsche 550 Spyder review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com |
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Specs
Metric Imperial |
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| General |
| Class |
Sports Car |
| Body |
2 Door 2 Seat
Convertible |
| Layout |
Mid Engine
Rear Drive |
| Transmission |
5 Speed Manual
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| Number Built |
90 |
| Engine |
| Type |
ICE |
| Details |
4 cyl |
| Capacity |
91 in3 1498 cc |
| Max Power |
110 hp @rpm 82 Kw @rpm |
| Max Torque |
235 lb/ft @rpm 318 Nm @rpm |
| Power to Weight |
203 hp/ton 0.15 Kw/Kg |
| Torque to Weight |
434 lbft/ton 0.58 Nm/Kg |
| Specific Output |
73 hp/litre |
| Compression |
9.5:1 |
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| Performance |
| Top Speed |
140 mph 225 kmh |
0 - 30 mph 0 - 48 kmh |
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0 - 60 mph 0 - 100 kmh |
9.5 sec 9.9 sec |
0 - 100 mph 0 - 160 kmh |
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0 - 124 mph 0 - 200 kmh |
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0 - 186 mph 0 - 300 kmh |
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30 - 70 mph 48 - 113 kmh |
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Standing qtr Mile Standing Km |
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60 - 0 mph 97 - 0 kmh |
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0 - 100 - 0 mph 0 - 160 - 0 kmh |
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| Drag Cd |
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| Dimensions |
| Length |
145.7 in 3701 mm |
| Width |
63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Height |
38.6 in 980 mm |
| Weight |
1212 lbs 550 Kg |
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| Pricing |
| New Price |
£n/a |
| Used Price |
£3000000 - £4000000 |
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Although designed primarily as a race car, the 550 Spyder was road legal, as was the case with many sports racers of the era. Racing versions successfully competed in the Mille Miglia and Nuburgring races of the 1950s.
The mid mounted, air cooled 4 cylinder engine output a mere 110hp, but weighed in at just 550kg, and so had a decent 200hp/ton power to weight ratio (for the time). Top speed was a modest 140mph.
The ultra low aluminium body stood under 1 metre high, and was sparsely trimmed, even for a race car.
Just 90 were built in total, the most famous being the 'Little Bastard' liveried 550 in which movie star James Dean was killed in 1955. Auction prices are astronomical, with the most original examples fetching well over £4million!
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| Ratings |
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| Performance | 4/10 |
| Handling | 7/10 |
| Looks | 8/10 |
| Features | 4/10 |
| Quality | 8/10 |
| Costs | 2/10 |
| Desire | 10/10 |
| Eco | 5/10 |
| Practicality | 3/10 |
| Sound | 6/10 |
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