Porsche 550 Spyder
Sportwagen

Porsche 550 Spyder

110PS

Leistung

220km/h

Hochstgeschwindigkeit

The Porsche 550 Spyder is a 2-door roadster by Porsche, with 110 bhp and a top speed of 220 km/h.

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The 550 Spyder was Porsche's first purpose-built racing car, with a lightweight ladder-frame chassis, a low aluminium body and a mid-mounted flat-four engine. It achieved major class successes, including at the 1954 Mille Miglia and Carrera Panamericana. The car became forever associated with James Dean, who died in one in 1955. Only 90 were built.

Spezifikationen

Motor

1.5 L flat-four

Hubraum

1.5L

Leistung

110 PS

Hochstgeschwindigkeit

220 km/h

Antrieb

RWD

Land

Germany

Karosserie

2-door roadster

Jahre

1953–1956

Produktion

90

Specifications are manufacturer-published figures.

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What are the specifications of the Porsche 550 Spyder?

The Porsche 550 Spyder is a 2-door roadster by Porsche, with 110 bhp and a top speed of 220 km/h.

How many Porsche 550 Spyder were made?

Porsche produced 90 units of the Porsche 550 Spyder.

What drivetrain does the Porsche 550 Spyder use?

The Porsche 550 Spyder is configured with rear-wheel drive.

What type of car is the Porsche 550 Spyder?

The Porsche 550 Spyder is a sports cars manufactured by Porsche in Germany. Production ran from 1953 to 1956.