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Porsche 550 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search "Porsche Spyder" redirects here. For the RS Spyder, see Porsche RS Spyder. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (July 2007) Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche 550 RS The Porsche 550 was a sports car produced by Porsche from 1953-1956. Inspired by the Porsche 356 which was created by Ferry Porsche, and some spyder prototypes built and raced by Walter Glöckler starting in 1951, the factory decided to build a car designed for use in auto racing.[1] The model Porsche 550 Spyder was introduced at the 1953 Paris Auto Show.[2] The 550 was very low to the ground, in order to be efficient for racing. In fact, former German Formula One racer Hans Herrmann drove it under closed railroad crossing gates during the 1954 Mille Miglia. The 550 / 1500RS or Spyder became known as the "Giant Killer". The later 1956 evolution version of the model, the 550A, which had a lighter and more rigid spaceframe chassis, gave Porsche its first overall win in a major sports car racing event, the 1956 Targa Florio. Its successor from 1957 onwards, the Porsche 718, was even more successful, scoring points in Formula One as late as 1963. A descendant of the Porsche 550 is generally considered to be the Porsche Boxster S 550 Spyder; the Spyder name was effectively resurrected with the RS Spyder Le Mans Prototype. The Porsche 550 "Little Bastard", serial number 550-0055 is best known for being the car in which James Dean was killed on September 30, 1955.[3] [edit] Replicas Technic 550 Spyder, fibreglass panels on custom chassis. Powered by VW Beetle or Alfa engine. The 550 is among the most frequently reproduced classic automobiles, like the AC Cobra and Lotus Seven. Several companies have sprung up in the last 25 years, some of which build near-exact replicas from the ground up, including spaceframes built to exacting specs from Porsche blueprints. Some of the companies that make replicas are Boulder Speedster, Chuck Beck Motorsports, Chamonix do Brasil, Auto Classics, Thunder Ranch, Holmes Motor Company, Le Mans 550 Spyder, Vintage Spyders, and Alloycars, which specializes in exact aluminum re-creations from blueprints. [edit] References ^ Leffingwell, Randy (2002). Porsche legends. Osceola, WI: MBI Pub. Co. pp. 35. ISBN 0-7603-1364-4.  ^ "Porsche History - Milestones". http://www.porsche.com/usa/aboutporsche/porschehistory/milestones/. Retrieved 2009-05-05.  ^ St. Antoine, Arthur. - "Interview: Dean Jeffries, Hollywood legend". - Motor Trend Magazine [edit] External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Porsche 550 Spyder everything 550 spyder Spyder club Porsche 550 Original Pictures The Best Porsche v â€¢ d â€¢ e Porsche road car timeline, 1960–present Type 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Entry level Sports car 912 924 Boxster (986) Boxster (987) 356 914 944 968 Cayman (987) 911 series 911 911 / 930 911 (964) 911 (993) 911 (996) 911 (997) GT 928 Luxury car Panamera (970) Supercar 959 911 GT1 Carrera GT (980) SUV Cayenne (955) Cayenne (957) Cayenne (958) Concept cars 356/1 Â· 114 Â· 695 Â· 901 Â· 969 Â· 989 Â· Panamericana Â· 918 Spyder Motorsport Porsche Junioren Â· Porsche Carrera Cup Â· Porsche Supercup Â· Carrera Cup Germany Â· Carrera Cup Great Britain Â· Carrera Cup Scandinavia Â· Carrera Cup France Â· Australian Carrera Cup 64 Â· 360 Â· 550 Â· 718 Â· 787 Â· 804 Â· 904 Â· 906 Â· 907 Â· 908 Â· 909 Â· 910 Â· 914-6 GT Â· 917 Â· 934 Â· 935 Â· 936 Â· 953 Â· 956 Â· 961 Â· 962 Â· GT1 Â· GT2 Â· GT3 Â· WSC-95 Â· LMP Â· RS Spyder Porsche families Ferdinand Porsche Â· Ferry Porsche Â· F.A. 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Beck Spyder Specifications Wheelbase: 85" (216 cm) Length: 146.0" (371 cm) Width: 61.0" (155 cm) Height: 40.0" (102 cm) Curb weight: 1300 lbs. (590 Kg.) Engine: 125 bhp horizontally-opposed-4-cyl, air-cooled Front suspension: upper and lower trailing arms, torsion bars, tube shocks. Rear suspension: cross torsion bars, height adjustable trailing arms, tube shocks. Brakes: front disc, rear drum, handbrake on rear wheels. Wheels: plated steel, 15 x 4.5" (front), 15" x 5.5" (rear) Tires: Dunlop 185-15 (front); 205/60-15 (rear) To visit Frank's site and see more of his Porsche 550 Spyder Replica kit car - Click Here Legal Stuff | Acknowledgements | Site Map || Porsche 356 Speedster Replica, Porsche 550 Spyder, Alfa Romeo spyder, Lotus Europa, Lotus Elan and others all supplied by Algys Autos Ltd, the leaders in value for money sports cars. Your search for the best quality Porsche 356 Speedster end here! 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The infamous words of James Dean describes the legendry life of the Porsche 550 Spyder – the ‘giant killer’. My passion lies with the Porsche RS550 with only 90 documented type 550 Spyders built between 27 October 1952 – build No 550-01 and 29 June 1956 – build No 550-0090. Following the RS550 was the production of the 550A which was an evolution of the RS with a birdcage like space frame chassis and modified lighter body shape. By the time the 550A ceased championship racing after the 1958 season, it had not just established itself as a legend, but it had also begun to mould the future of the Porsche marque. With years of research and the acquisition of my own replica RS550, which is a McRae built Spyder imported from New Zealand to Australia and fully restored to original period detail, I thought it would be a great idea to share my knowledge and experiences with other Spyder fanatics. I see this site as a portal to collect both current and historical information about Spyders. Every day I find something new about Spyders through a network of talented individuals. There is still an untapped source out there like yourself who might be able to help me find all the pieces to this puzzle such as identifying all 90 original Spyders or expanding on its racing accolades. This site will be continuously updated, so please come back to find something new. Select a Spyder Decals For Sale Decals For Sale Do You Know This Spyder? 550-00G Disclaimer If one of your images is on my site, my aim is not to undermine your work. I hope to get the word out and show the passion of the Porsche Spyder. - Extended Disclaimer || Home Classic Cars Commercial Vehicles Diesel Cars Hot Rods Kit Cars Motorbikes Road Buggies Site Map UK Cars For Sale Alfo Romeo Aston Martin Audi BMW Bentley Chrysler Citroen Daewoo Daihatsu Ferrari Fiat Ford Honda Hummer Hyundai Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lada Lamborghini Lancia Land Rover Lexus Lotus Maserati Mercedes Benz Mitsubishi Nissan Other Perodua Peugeot Porsche Proton Range Rover Reliant Renault Rolls Royce Rover Saab Seat Skoda Smart Ssangyong Subaru Suzuki TVR Toyota Vauxhall Volkswagen Volvo Home The Porsche 550 Spyder In the early 1950's Porsche began to realise that they needed a car that was going to be competitive and well they wanted a car that would be a perfect race car but the 356 just was not powerful enough to be competitive. In 1953 the Porsche 550 was born and this was their first competition car that Porsche had built. What made the 550 so special was that it weighed very little due to the aluminium body and a tubular frame but what's more it was open top. The only team that Porsche were racing against where the Volkswagen team and in their class at the Le Mans they finished first and second in the 1500cc class. Then Porsche had a other win in the famous Pan Americana Mexican road race! The 550's were on a winning streak and because of this Porsche began to dominate the motor racing scene worldwide. The 550 was such a good racing car because it was such a manoeuvrable car but not only that it was quick in fact it was extremely quick and because of that it wiped the floor with the competitors. The Porsche 550 was so popular on the track that it became inevitable that off the track it was popular and boy were they right every single one of this super quick perfect handling cars was sold and it became near impossible to find one that was for sale. Porsche began the production of the 550A in 1956 this was an ever so slightly modified 550 but once again it was a success. The jaw dropping performance of it which shocked the entire world motor racing community by winning its first race in Targa Florio which is a notoriously dangerous road race but to the amazement of the whole motor racing industry it walked over the more powerful rivals like Ferrari and Jaguar. This run of good racing fortune did not stop at its first few races. Over the next 5 years or so it won almost every single race it was entered in. The media loved the car but for not only when it was winning but when on the odd occasion it didn't win this is thought to have bought in even more media attention!! So the Porsche 550 Spyder was a racing success and it made Porsche a really good name in the motor racing industry and even to this day Porsche are extremely competitive. 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