James Dean's Porsche Spyder

James Dean's Porsche Spyder

1954 Porsche Spyder - 550/1500 RS

Total Production - 90 only 78 released to public

Engine - 4 cam engine air cooled 4 cylinder

Serial Number - 550 - 0055

Engine Number - 90059

Gear Box Number - 10046

License Plate Number - 2Z77767

Spyder Specifications and Performance

Specifications                                          Performance

Wheelbase: 85" (216 cm)                                             Standing start: 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds

Length: 146.0" (371 cm)                                              Quarter mile: 13.6 secs. @ 92mph/148kph

Width: 61.0" (155 cm)                                                  Maximum speed: 130 mph (209 km) with std.

                                                                                     1915cc 125 bhp engine and std. gearbox/axle ratios.

Height: 40.0" (102 cm)

Curb weight: 1300 lbs. (590 kg.)                                 Higher-performance powerplant choices available.

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: Michelin XZX, 165-15 (front);

205/60-15 (rear)