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Porsche 550A spyder



Tuner
Country D
Year 1957
Engine Porsche
Engine Type B4
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 85.000
Stroke 66.000
Capacity (cc) 1498
Power (at revs) 127 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension twin torsion bars
Rear suspension "torsion bar, trailing arm"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type
Rear brake type
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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