![]() ![]() For instance, front and rear suspension come with a "1,000,001-mile" (1,609,345 km) warranty - the company's words, not ours, while the transaxle is custom build to withstand 300 horsepower (in case someone decides to make an engine swap). In case you decide to buy it Seductions Motorsports is offering 6 month or 6,000-mile (9,656 km) warranty, but the components used on the car are top notch. The interior features bespoke elements that go nicely with the vehicle’s overall look, and the seats are the work of Scottsdale, Arizona-based Unique Upholstery the “official upholster of Barrett-Jackson” Enough to make the little vehicle seriously enjoyable, and (possibly) a handful. Tipping the scales at 550kg you could argue the little German rocket is closer to a go-kart than today’s road-going behemoths. The 550 comes from the weight of the car. Powering the 1,350 lbs (612 kg) car is a modified 2056cc air-cooled VW Type 1 which develops 140 horsepower. Many 550 Spyder replicas are based on the VW platform, but the McRae Spyder is a full tubular chassis, mid-engine set up the same as the original 550 Spyder. It’s fiberglass body is bears the 997 GT3RS’ Nardo Grey hue, and the manufacturer describes it as bespoke handcrafted pieces of art more so as its bolted on powder coated chassis with an aluminum floor bonded and bolted to the underside. Seductions Motorsports – the company responsible for its existence, built it on a tubular chassis made to withstand high performance, high torque, and stiff racing suspension. And no, the Porscheone of only 90 aluminum-bodied 550s builtwasn’t in any traditional sense a barn find. This stunning-looking piece, dubbed the Spyder Outlaw, it’s what we’re blabbing about, and it can be yours for $55,997, as it's available on eBay. We shared the story of one of those cars in March: a rare 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder that Old Crow Speed Shop owner Bobby Green uncovered in a storage container high atop a hill in a remote area of Orange County, California. The kind of replica that knows it’s not the real thing, and focuses its attention on other aspects, like sporting modern suspension and brakes, among the wide array of other improved components. Not just any replica, though, but one that has its own distinctive character and doesn’t take itself to serious. Its heritage and simple design captured the imagination of thousands, but nowadays an original 1.5-litre, 110 HP air-cooled model goes for at least $3 million. That’s why the model is among the most frequently reproduced classic automobiles. Featuring a potent 1500-cubic-centimeter four-cam engine, a simple yet effective tubular chassis, and torsion bar suspension, the Spyder’s weight of just 550 kilogramsa little over 1,212 poundsafforded remarkable performance and agility, making it the car to beat in the up-to-1500-cc class of most contemporary sports car events. Today, the Spyder is a head-turner at historic car events.The 550 Spyder is one of Porsche’s iconic vehicles, as it was the firm’s first purpose-built sports-car designed for use in auto racing. In 2012, a 550 sold at the Amelia Island auction for nearly 3.7 million. On the rare occasion when a 550 becomes available, they command huge prices. In 1956, the 550 Spyder on display here is sold to the USA where it contests many races in the hands of customers. The Spyder’s excellent performance, beautiful exterior and unfortunate Hollywood connection have made the survivors highly sought after. The factory and customers race the 550 Spyder with great success. The front wheels also feature independent suspension and torsion bar springs. Power is transferred to the rear swing axles with torsion bars via a four-speed gearbox and limited slip differential. With four overhead camshafts, shaft drive, dual ignition, crankshaft with four bearings, as well as eight-litre dry sump lubrication, the motor produces 110 hp. The rear section is hinged, allowing quick access to the rear axle, gearbox and mid-ship powerplant – the legendary Carrera engine. The Porsche 550 Spyder is one of the most iconic cars ever, it first shot to fame as a racing car produced by Porsche in the 1950s, and then later became. Type 547: Four cylinder 4 cycle, box motor, air cooler, horizontal opposed, 4 overhead camshafts Chassis. Featuring a light aluminium body on a flat-welded steel tubular frame, the Spyder tips the scales at just 590 kilograms. Porsche 550 RS Spyder Specifications Engine. Every Porsche is a race car – following this motto, Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen conceives the 550 Spyder in 1954. ![]()
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