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1959 Porsche RSK Spyder

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Chassis Code: Typ 718

Build Start: 1959

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1959
Model Variant: Typ 718
Chassis Code: Typ 718

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2100mm
Track/tread (rear): 1260mm
Width: 1600mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 79.6litres
Track/tread (front): 1292mm
Length: 3645mm
Height: 985mm
Kerb weight: 528kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater roadster

Engine Details

Bore/stroke ratio: 1.29
Specific output(Net): 73.7 kW/litre100.2 ps/litre, 98.8 bhp/litre1.62 bhp/cu in
Sump: dry sumped
Engine Coolant: Air
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1.13
Engine Manufacturer: Porsche
Capacity: 1.5 litre (1498cc)
Bore × Stroke: 85 × 66mm
Specific torque(Net): 97.46 Nm/litre, 1.18 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: rear
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.43
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Flat 4

Performance

maximum power output(Net): 150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)at 8000 rpm
Maximum Speed: 249km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 4.78kg/kW
maximum torque(Net): 146 Nm (108 ft·lb) (14.9 kgm)at 6300 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 284.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Weber 40 IDM carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.TB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.74
Rear suspension: I.TB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1224.8kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 5.00-16
Tyres Rear: 5.00-16

Other

RAC rating: 17.9
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 374.5cc
Number of doors: 2

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