Saturday, November 20, 2010

Porsche 550/1500RS

Model made by Metro Ref.: 4732
1955
Racer version
Flat 4cyl dohc 1498cc 135hp 2 Solex Carbs 4sp 550kg 14 factory racers made
1957 Mille Miglia Gr.:S<1.5 #349 with Umberto Maglioli 5thOA 1stIC TT=11h:14m:07.00s

Porsche 550 RS Le Mans version
Model made by Solido Ref.: 101 and modified with new wheels and exhaust pipe.
1955
Design by Ernst Fuhrman. Debuted at 1953 Paris Motorshow
s/n: 12 (prototype)
Le Mans 1955 Gr.:S<1.5 Team: Porsche #39 w Johnny Claes and Pierre Stasse 12th overall 1st in class 228/302 laps 3064.13/4061.15km
Flat 4cyl dohc 1498cc 135hp 2 Solex Carbs 4sp 550kg 40 made (7 factory racers + 33 sold)
550 - 1954-55 built with a ladder frame and the 550A - 1956 built with a space frame

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