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Porsche 718 RSK spyder



Tuner
Country D
Year 1958
Engine Porsche
Engine Type B4
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "9,8"
Bore 85.000
Stroke 66.000
Capacity (cc) 1498
Power (at revs) 142-148 HP/8000
Torque 146 Nm/6300
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Weber 40DCM
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension twin torsion bars
Rear suspension "coil, swing axle"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2100
Front track (mm) 1290
Rear track (mm) 1250
Weight (kg) 530
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Porsche
Fuel tank size (litres) 80
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims 5 x 16
Rear rims 5 x 16
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 5.00-16R
Rear tyres 5.25-16R
Maximum speed (kph) 256

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