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Feb 1, 1970 · DON TYPOND. From the February 1957 issue. The Porsche Spyder is a fantastic machine. It is fast and fiercely powerful, one of the most successful competition sports cars in history, and it has a ...
1957 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder. In 1957, at the Nurburgring circuit, in the middle of the racing season, a well-kept secret concerning the 718 RSK was aired. Compared to its predecessor it now had a lowered body with rear fin. The 550 A Spyder car with its 1,489 cc engine developed 142 hp at 7,500 rpm. It sold in the region of 30 models.
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Acceleration, 1/4 mile time and top speed for 1957 Porsche 718/1500 RSK Spyder (short gears) (man. 5) (109 kW / 148 PS / 146 hp). Performance review with 0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h, 0-100 mph, 0-160 km/h, 0-200 km/h, quarter mile times and accelerations chart. Speed vs RPM graph.
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Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Porsche 718/1500 RSK Spyder (short gears) (man. 5) in 1957, the model with 2-door barchetta roadster body and Boxer-4 1498 cm3 / 91.7 cui, 109 kW / 148 PS / 146 hp (DIN) of power, 146 Nm / 108 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed manual powertrain ...
Feb 14, 2023 · 370 subscribers. Subscribed. 2. 133 views 1 year ago. 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder "2.2 Liter 911 Power".Between 1957 and 1959, just 34 examples of the 718 would be constructed, the first 10...
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Apr 6, 2024 · Laid down by Porsche in early 1959, 718-007 was one of the third series of RSKs distinguished by wishbone rear suspension and a simplified rear chassis to ease in-car gear set changes. As well it was one of two factory cars converted to center steering to allow participation in Formula II races. The display car is also uniquely fitted with a ...
It's powered courtesy of a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 133 bhp (135 PS/99 kW) of power at 7200 rpm, and maximum torque of 145 N·m (107 lb·ft/14.8 kgm) at 5900 rpm. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type.
