Porsche 550 Spyder
Sportive

Porsche 550 Spyder

110cv

Potenza

220km/h

Velocita Massima

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.

Specifiche

Motore

1.5 L flat-four

Cilindrata

1.5L

Potenza

110 cv

Velocita Massima

220 km/h

Trazione

RWD

Paese

Germany

Carrozzeria

2-door roadster

Anni

1953–1956

Produzione

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.