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1953 Porsche 550

GermanyGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1953
Make
Porsche
Model
550
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
550
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1500 RS Manual
Engine Configuration
Flat
Power (hp)
110 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Torque
117 Nm (86 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
1,498 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,600 mm (141.7 in)
Width
1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Height
1,050 mm (41.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,100 mm (82.7 in)
Curb weight
550 kg (1,213 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
85 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
66 mm (2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Flat

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,290 mm (50.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,250 mm (49.2 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Porsche emblem
550
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Convertible
Variant
550 Standard1953–1957
550 Convertible Generations1 of 2
Year
Powertrain
1500 RS Manual
Horsepower
110 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

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